North Texas Conference (NTC) United Women in Faith (UWF): May 17, 2022
NTC UWF News: 05.17.22

Rejoice - Pray - Give Thanks

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (CEB): Rejoice always. Pray Continually. Give thanks in every situation because this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

Peace be with you. Stay safe. Stay strong. Take care of one another.

Julie B. Noel, President, NTC UMW
Wednesday, 05.18.22, 7-8:30 p.m. CDT: CWU Virtual Training: "Celebrations Matter" - Registration Required
Church Women United invites all state and local unit current, inactive, and/or potential members to participate in its new, 12-week "Annual Training & Development" program (April-June 2022). Registration is required.

May 2022 Training Dates, Topics, Facilitators

Weds., 05.18.22: "Celebrations Matter"
Facilitator: Rev. Karen Mitchell

Weds., 05.25.22: "Understanding the Role of a State/Local President"
Facilitators: Barb McCoy & Myrtis Parker
Hosted by UMC Bishops: LaTrelle Easterling, Michael McKee, and Gregory Palmer
Thursday, 05.19.22: Launch Date for The Unfinished Church Podcast
Lean in and learn more about what we can all do to "build a better world in which racial prejudice has no power." UMC Bishops LaTrelle Easterling, Michael McKee, and Gregory Palmer invite you to listen to The Unfinished Church podcast scheduled to launch on Thursday, 05.19.22.
Thursday, 05.19.22, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. CDT: Project Unity's "Listen & Learn Speaker Series" with Qubilah Shabazz @ St. Luke "Community" UMC & Facebook Live
YOU ARE INVITED to Project Unity's "Listen & Learn Speaker Series" with guest speaker Qubilah Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz. Attend in-person @ St. Luke "Community" UMC, 5710 East R. L. Thornton, Dallas 75223, or tune in to Project Unity's Facebook page and watch the event live.
Recording of NTC UWF 04.23.22 "Acts of Repentance: A Virtual Justice Event" Now Available for Viewing
The recording of the NTC UWF 04.23.22 "Acts of Repentance: A Virtual Racial Justice Event" is now available for viewing. Questions? Contact: Ruth Bowen, NTC UWF Social Action Mission Coordinator, [email protected], 940.367.2811.
RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING
Highland Park UMC UMW-Dallas 2022 Georgia Bates "Spirit of Mission" Awardees: (l-r) Dana Hargrove Harkey and Rita Hargrove Clinton
Dana Harkey and Rita Clinton Honored with 2022 Georgia Bates "Spirit of Mission" Award by Highland Park UMC UMW-Dallas
Highland Park UMC UMW-Dallas presented sisters Dana Hargrove Harkey and Rita Hargrove Clinton with the 2022 Georgia Bates "Spirit of Mission" Award on Monday, 05.02.22. This annual award honors women from the Highland Park UMC congregation who have made significant and lasting contributions to ministries serving people, communities, or specific needs.

Dana and Rita were recognized for demonstrating a "Spirit of Mission" in their extensive service through many ministries at Highland Park UMC and throughout the North Texas community.

Congratulations, Dana and Rita!
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NOW OPEN
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN for NTC UWF Mission u 2022: "Who Can We Be Together? Building Communities of Hope and Joy" - Virtual and In-Person Sessions Available
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for Mission u 2022: "Who Can We Be Together?: Building Communities of Hope and Joy" presented by North Texas Conference United Women in Faith. This year's adult study will focus on Luke 13, and the text will be Who Can We Be Together? by Candace Simpson.

There are two options for the adult study:

VIRTUAL SESSIONS
Tuesday Evenings
06.28.22, 07.05.22, 07.12.22, 07.19.22, 07.26.22

IN-PERSON SESSIONS
Thursday-Saturday @ First UMC-Plano
07.14.22 - 07.16.22

Registration fees apply

Study Book: Who Can We Be Together? by Candace Simpson available for purchase ($10 plus shipping): UWF Mission Resources
HELP WANTED! The South Central Jurisdiction Invites You to Consider Serving in a Leadership Position Beginning January 2025 - Complete & Submit an SCJ UWF Talent Bank Form Today
The South Central Jurisdiction United Women in Faith invites you to consider serving in a four-year leadership position on the jurisdictional team. Complete and submit the online talent bank form today!
Help the People of Ukraine: Give to UMCOR (Advance #982450)
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is providing humanitarian assistance (Advance #982450) to Ukraine by providing refugees within and from Ukraine with food, water, shelter, and other needs through its UMCOR International Disaster Response and Recovery fund.

THREE WAYS TO HELP FINANCIALLY

Donate online to UMCOR (Advance #982450)

Call toll-free and donate (888.252.6174)

Donate by check: mail your check, payable to Global Ministries/UMCOR with "Advance #982450-Ukraine" indicated on the memo line, to: Global Ministries/UMCOR, GPO, P.O. Box 9068, New York, NY 10087-9068
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