The National United Women in Faith (UWF) Board of Directors met virtually in early October (10.07.22-10.08.22) for its fall 2022 semiannual meeting.  The UWF Board of directors approved a total operating budget of $25.8 million for 2023 which included more than $4.1 million in grants and scholarships.  More than $5.5 million was designated for membership programs and resources.

Interested in advancing "Just Energy for All" in your community?  The UWF "Just Energy for All" Working Group meets virtually every first Tuesday of the month @ 6:00 p.m. CDT.  This month's meeting focus:  discuss the webinar, Justice in the Intersections of Food, Agriculture, and Energy, and explore organizing strategies regarding food systems with Dr. Jennifer Taylor. 

YOU ARE INVITED to Methodist Dallas Medical Center (MDMC) Auxiliary's November 2022 General Meeting on Thursday, 11.03.22, 10:00 a.m. CDT, in Hitt Auditorum @ MDMC-Dallas, 1441 N. Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75203.  The meeting's program includes a look back at the first 100 years of the MDMC Auxiliary, a celebration of the Auxiliary's presidents and co-presidents (2010-2022), and wraps up with hands-on service projects for MDMC-Dallas.  

You may also attend this meeting via ZOOM.  Click the box below on 11.03.22 @ 10 a.m. to access the virtual meeting.

YOU ARE INVITED to join "Faith Talks" host, Jennifer Farmer, for a discussion on the heritage, culture, and experiences of indigenous peoples historically and today.

GUEST PANELISTS

Sarah Augustine

Author of The Land is Not Empty

Jalisa Pearson

Muscogee Creek, Cherokee, & Otoe-Missouri

Robin Zape-tah-hol-ah Minthorn

University of Washington in Tacoma

YOU ARE INVITED to join UWF members and friends for a special UWF Reading Program Book Talk & Workshop with Sarah Augustine, author of The Land Is Not Empty:  Following Jesus in Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery.

Space is limited.  Registration accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

YOU ARE INVITED to a unique shopping experience supporting global justice!  Come shop for handmade Christmas ornaments that fund wells in the developing world by Paper for Water, reusable shopping bags from the Congo Restoration Sewing School in Eastern Cong, tamales from Emanuel Community Center, and 20+ more non-profits.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR and make plans to shop with a purpose.  The Global Village Market features live music, a silent auction, homemade pies, animals up for adoption, and a food truck on Sunday.  Proceeds benefit non-profit organizations locally, regionally, and internationally. 

Scan the QR code to learn more!

Find special and unique gifts for among fair-trade goods and crafts made by artisans from around the world.

Proceeds benefit the lives of men and women external to First UMC-Richardson to help them provide better lives for themselves and their families.

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.

National Church Women United (CWU) invited  invites you to a time  of fellowship and spiritual reflection with the National CWU Celebrations Committee and learn more about the social issues connected with one of the world's most valuable natural resources:  water.

National CWU Quadrennial2021-2024

Priority Focus  for 11.12.22

Social Justice

Registration Required.

The ZOOM link will be emailed to all event participants two days prior to the event.

Dallas Bethlehem Center is excited to host its Annual Thanksgiving Feast once again this year! 

YOU ARE INVITED to volunteer for one or more volunteer shifts on either Saturday, 11.19.22, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. CST or Sunday, 11.20.22, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Just how valuable is your spiritual wellbeing?  YOU ARE INVITED to join Rev. Lillie Holman, National CWU Spiritual Formation Director, as she leads an engaging, informative discussion focusing on four "Pillars of Biblical Discipline" under attack and discover how we can "safeguard" ourselves to righteously respond.

CWU Quadrennial Priority Focus: 11.19 22

Priority #1: Health & Wellness

Registration Required.

ZOOM link will be emailed to all event registrants three days prior to the event. 

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.