California-Nevada United Women in Faith
We’re a sisterhood acting in faith to tackle the hard work of the world without hesitation.
We are part of a national organization of 400,000 women
Purpose: “United Women in Faith shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.”
This website, CANVUWF, represents the California-Nevada Conference United Women in Faith.
United Women in Faith Assembly 2026
May 15 – 19, 2026 · Indianapolis, Indiana
We’re already getting excited for the United Women in Faith Assembly 2026!
The California-Nevada Conference has begun planning for our shared travel and lodging in Indianapolis, and we’d love for you to join us.
Following is some helpful information or please contact Pamela Fuhrman, our Vice-President and Assembly Liaison for California Nevada Conference, via this website portal at https://canvuwf.org/contact-vice-president
Scholarship information, please contact Pamela Fuhrman, https://canvuwf.org/contact-vice-president
🏨 Hotel Information
Our California-Nevada Conference has reserved a block of rooms at the
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Indianapolis
for Thursday, May 14 – Sunday, May 18, 2026.
Details:
💲 $179 per night (2 queen beds per room)
🛏️ 30 rooms held for May 14–16
🛏️ 5 rooms held for May 17
📋 Waiting list available for Wednesday, May 13
⏰ Reservation deadline: November 30, 2025
To reserve a room:
Call the Indy Housing Bureau at 317-262-8191
(Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m.– 5 p.m. EST) and mention CA/NV Conference
to receive the correct rate and location.
💡 Travel Tip: If you’d like to arrive early or stay longer, try the Hopper app (white bunny on red background) or Booking.com for extra lodging options—some with kitchen facilities for shared stays and savings.
✈️ Travel Information
✈️ Southwest Airlines – May 2026 flights are not yet open for booking.
🛫 Sample Alaska Airlines Itinerary:
Depart: Sacramento → Indianapolis
Tuesday, May 12 – 6:00 a.m. departure / 5:35 p.m. arrival (local time)Return: Indianapolis → Sacramento
Tuesday, May 19 – 8:27 a.m. departure / 2:00 p.m. arrival (Pacific time)💲 Approx. $616 round trip (main cabin)
🌼 About the Assembly
The United Women in Faith Assembly is a powerful gathering of faith, sisterhood, and action. Women from across the country will come together to worship, learn, and serve under the 2026 theme: “For Such a Time as This.”
✳️ Save the Date
United Women in Faith Assembly 2026
📍 Indianapolis, Indiana
📅 May 15 – 19, 2026
“For Such a Time as This – See You in Indianapolis!” ✨
United Women in Faith
at the 177th Annual Conference Session
The United Women in Faith gathered for a morning of meaningful conversation during the 177th Annual Conference Session. Guest speakers Rev. Sharon Delgado and Deaconess Ellen Dizon offered inspiring reflections from their ministries, sharing their passions for Thriving in Community and exploring faithful ways to help Heal the World.
California - Nevada United Women of Faith
Our Programs
We have two national missions, Gum Moon and Mary Elizabeth Inn, located in our conference.
The Five Star Giving Certificate program
Mission Today
Individuals may also take part in Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM), Ubuntu Trips, or apply for Beulah Grants. Our annual conference-wide Social Action event and our one and two day Mission U events offer a spiritual growth study, a mission study and a social action study.
We Do This By
Being organized for mission
Providing opportunities to grow spiritually
Providing opportunities for women and girls to be leaders
Providing transformative educational experiences
Organizing for growth & flexibility
Working for social justice through service and advocacy
Reading Program
Our members are encouraged to participate in our reading program to advance their understanding of: spiritual growth, mission, and social action