North Texas Conference (NTC) United Women in Faith (UWF):  October 4, 2022

NTC UWF News: 10.04.22

Draw Near to the Throne of Grace with Confidence



Hebrews 4:16 (CEB):  Finally, let's draw near to the throne of favor with confidence so that we can receive mercy and find grace when we need help.



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


Julie B. Noel, President, NTC UMW

www.uwfnorthtexas.org

Thursday, 10.06.22, 1:00 p.m. CDT: Virtual "Faith Talks:  Protecting Children" - Registration Required

YOU ARE INVITED to join Faith Talks host, Jennifer Farmer, as she moderates a panel discussion on the topic of protecting children. Guest speakers include:


Dr. Stacey Patton

Professor, Morgan State University


Ellen Reddy

Executive Director, Nollie Jenkins Family Center


Charity Ryerson

Executive Director & Founder, Corporate Accountability Lab


Reid Maki

Director of Child Labor Advocacy, National Consumers League

CLICK HERE to REGISTER for the Thursday, 10.06.22, live broadcast of UWF's "Faith Talks:  Protecting Children" event hosted by Jennifer Farmer

THURSDAY, 10.06.22, 2-4 P.M. CDT "JUSTICE, HEALING & THE LEGACY OF NATIVE AMERICAN BOARDING SCHOOLS " 

Thursday, 10.06.22, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CDT: "Justice, Healing & the Legacy of Native American Boarding Schools" -

A Virtual Event Hosted by United Women in Faith - Registration Required

YOU ARE INVITED to join United Women in Faith (UWF) members and friends on 10.06.22 for a virtual time of gathering, learning together, and reflecting on the history of Native American Boarding Schools in the U.S. and focused on the theme of "Justice for Our Children - Healing for Our Communities."  


Guest Speaker

Rev. Judith Reedy

Assoc. Pastor First UMC-Plano

CLICK HERE to REGISTER for the Thursday, 10.06.22 virtual UWF event "Justice, Healing and the Legacy of Native American Boarding Schools"

SATURDAY, 10.15.22

11 A.M.-1 P.M. CDT

HAMILTON PARK UMC-DALLAS

"VOTE SMART: KNOW BEFORE YOU GO VOTE! " 

Saturday, 10.15.22, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CDT:  "Vote Smart:  KNow Before You Go Vote!" -

Hamilton Park UMC-Dallas, 11881 Schroeder Rd., Dallas, TX  75243

YOU ARE INVITED to this educational forum and learn more about key legislative issues that affect all of us and hear updates on current voting rules.  Event sponsored by Hamilton Park UMC UWF.


Food - Information - Door Prizes! 

CLICK HERE to DOWNLOAD the 10.15.22 "Vote Smart:  Know Before You Go Vote!" educational forum event flyer

Methodist Dallas Medical Center (MDMC) Auxiliary - Wednesday, 10.19.22:  Deadline for Pecan Orders/Payment

Just in time for holiday baking:  Texas pecans!  Pre-order and payment required by 10.19.22.  Pick-up on-site @ MDMC 11.01.22-11.03.22.  All proceeds support the programs and services at Methodist Dallas Medical Center (MDMC).


Pre-order/pay (online or check) by 10.19.22


 Pick-up @ Methodist Dallas Medical Center (MDMC) 11.01.22-11.03.22 - see order form for details 

CLICK HERE to DOWNLOAD THE MDMC Auxiliary 2022 Texas Pecan Fundraiser order form
CLICK HERE to EMAIL MDMC AUXILIARY for more information 

SATURDAY, 10.15.22:

DEADLINE TO REGISTER

NTC UWF 2022 ANNUAL MEETING

"SOWING SEEDS

FOR THE KIN-DOM" 

Saturday, 10.22.22, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. CDT: In-Person NTC UWF 2022 Annual Meeting - First UMC-Plano - Registration Required by 10.15.22 

YOU ARE INVITED to the NTC UWF 2022 Annual Meeting:  "Sowing Seeds for the Kin-Dom:  Love. Pray. Work. Repeat."  Special Guest Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Susan Henry-Crowe, General Secretary of the General Board of Church & Society of the UMC.


Deadline to Register Online & Pay for Lunch

Saturday, 10.15.22

CLICK HERE to REGISTER ONLINE for the NTC UWF 2022 Annual Meeting 
CLICK HERE to DOWNLOAD the NTC UWF 2022 Annual Meeting event flyer

Tuesday, 10.25.22, 11:00 a.m. CDT:  UWF Presents a "Voices form the Field" Special Event:  "Special Ukraine Update:  Reporting from Inside Ukraine and Its Neighbors" - Registration Required 

YOU ARE INVITED to a special "Voices From the Field" event as UWF welcomes members of the "Women's Peace Dialogue Platform" to share what is happening on the ground in Ukraine and other neighboring communities.  UWF continues to assist its partners in Ukraine with emergency food supplies, hygiene items, and more.

CLICK HERE to REGISTER for the virtual 10.25.22 "Voices from the Field" special event:  "Special Ukraine Update:  Reporting from Inside Ukraine and Its Neighbors" 

Save the Date!  Lovers Lane Marketplace Returns:  Saturday, 11.12.22 & Sunday, 11.13.22 @ Lovers Lane UMC-Dallas, 9200 Inwood Rd., Dallas, TX  75220

Holiday shopping is just around the corner!  SAVE THE DATE for Lovers Lane Marketplace 2022 scheduled for Saturday, 11.12.22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, 11.13.22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.  Bring your wallet and your friends and shop from a variety of handcrafted creations, artisan foods, jewelry, apparel, holiday goods, art home decor, tamales, and bid on items @ the silent auction.


Proceeds benefit women, children, and youth through local, national, and global missions of The Bold Women of Lovers Lane.

CLICK HERE to LEARN MORE about Lovers Lane Marketplace 2022 

Sunday, 01.29.23-Tuesday, 01.31.23: 2023 Texas Legislative Event (TLE) - Registration Now Open

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for UWF members and women of faith from across Texas for the 36th Annual Texas Legislative Event (TLE). Presented in partnership with Texas Impact, this event is open to all who are committed to justice, freedom, and opportunity for all people, especially women and children.


Registration fees apply. Virtual options available. This three-day event includes two days of speakers, inspiration, and workshops where attendees can connect and learn more about putting their faith into action. Attendees will visit the Capitol on the third day and meet with lawmakers.

CLICK HERE to LEARN MORE about the 2023 Texas Legislative Event (TLE)
CLICK HERE to REGISTER for the 2023 Texas Legislative Event (TLE)

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