United Women in Faith @
First Coral Gables

The United Women in Faith (UWF) of First Coral Gables is a vibrant, active, mission-oriented fellowship of laywomen whose vision is to turn faith, hope, and love into action on behalf of women, children, and youth around the world. We are committed to growing spiritually, developing leaders, and serving and advocating. If you would like more information about United Women in Faith at First Coral Gables, contact its President, Nora Hernandez Hendrix, by email.

Climate Justice: Orchid planting event

On Saturday, June 14, 2025, our church joined with several dedicated organizations in a shared mission for climate justice. Volunteers gathered at the Marshall Davis African Heritage Cultural Arts Center in Liberty City to plant native Florida orchids on host trees, helping to enhance and beautify the grounds for the community.

This effort was made possible through a continued partnership with Citizens for a Better South Florida, an organization with whom we collaborated last year alongside Miami-Dade County on the 10,000 Trees Project. The orchids were sourced from Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s “Million Orchid Project,” which seeks to reintroduce native orchids into South Florida’s urban landscape.

In further support of this mission, the leadership team of the South East District of United Women in Faith voted to make a $300 donation to Citizens for a Better South Florida. This amount was collected during communion offerings at our church earlier this month. Citizens for a Better South Florida is committed to educating the public about the ecological benefits of native plants in urban landscaping, believing that informed citizens can help restore our environment—starting in their own backyards.

In response to this call, a team of passionate volunteers from our congregation stepped up to plant orchids in this public space, creating beauty and promoting environmental awareness for all to enjoy.We are deeply grateful to the following individuals who gave their time and energy to this important cause: Pastor Jess Williams, Nora H. Hendrix, Jan H. Peel, Fabie Moody, Lauren Alvarez, Jorge Morgan, Angela Kim, Orlando Hernandez, Jennifer Hernandez, Orlando Hernandez Jr., Melissa Hernandez, Jacob Hernandez, Sandra Williamson, Sue Nichols, Barbara Soliday, and John Soliday.

Thank you for helping us live out our faith through action—and for making a difference in our shared home.

2025 Hurricane Tree Project

For the 4th year in a row, United Women in Faith collected items and donations in order to provide low-income Branches families with Hurricane Preparedness Kits. The kits contain important items to weather a hurricane, including flashlights, batteries, solar powered phone chargers, first aid kits, can openers, etc.

Thanks to the generosity of our congregation and the dedication of the UWF volunteers, ten fully stocked hurricane preparedness kits were created and distributed!

Ten fully stocked hurricane kits collected and distributed in 2025!

2025 Support of Wesley House Family Services

Wesley House Family Services is a nationally accredited not-for-profit organization dedicated to protecting and nurturing children and strengthening families with services spanning Monroe County, Florida.

Thanks to the faithful generosity of our local unit of United Women in Faith, we were able to send 20 - $25 Publix gift cards to Wesley House Family Services in the Florida Keys (one of our UWFaith National Mission Institutions), for distribution to their client families. They are absolutely delighted and grateful!


Unit Meeting

The next meeting of United Women in Faith of First Coral Gables will be held on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 12:10pm (immediately following worship service), in Room 206. The meeting will include a covered dish luncheon, so bring your favorite casserole or other food item so that we can enjoy a delicious meal and good fellowship, while sharing in the important work of United Women in Faith! For more information, contact Nora Hernandez Hendrix by email. All women are invited!

Upcoming Events

Unit Meetings

  • Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 12:10pm, Room 206

Florida Conference Events

  • Mission u • July 18-20 in Lake Mary, FL (Register by June 20 at www.flconfuwf.org). This year’s Mission u theme is Practicing Hope Together.

Deborah Circle

The Deborah Circle, which offers a more frequent, casual gathering of United Women in Faith at the home of one of our members, is currently on pause. We hope to resume meeting in the future. For more information, contact Nora Hendrix by email.

About United Women in Faith worldwide

United Women in Faith is the largest denominational faith organization for women with approximately 800,000 members, whose mission is fostering spiritual growth, developing leaders and advocating for justice. Members raise up to $20 million each year for programs and projects related to women, children and youth in the United States and in more than 100 countries around the world.

United Women in Faith and The United Methodist Church's principles and values include:

  • Promoting the empowerment of women, children and youth.

  • Promoting anti-racism and multiculturalism.

  • Promoting inclusion and equity.

  • Promoting fair labor practices.

  • Promoting economic and environmental stewardship and sustainability.

For more information about United Women in Faith, visit uwfaith.org!