North Texas Conference (NTC) United Women in Faith (UWF): November 8, 2022

NTC UWF News: 11.08.22

Humble Yourselves Before God


1 Peter 5:6 (CEB): Therefore, humble yourselves under God's power so that he may raise you up in the last day.



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


Julie B. Noel, President, NTC UMW

www.uwfnorthtexas.org

BISHOP RUBEN SAENZ, JR.

Bishop Ruben Saenz, Jr. to Serve as Next Bishop of the North Texas and Central Texas Annual Conferences UMC

The South Central Jurisdiction Episcopacy Committee announced on 11.03.22 that Bishop Ruben Saenz, Jr. has been assigned to the Dallas and Ft. Worth Episcopal Areas, serving the North Texas and Central Texas Annual Conferences of the United Methodist Church, beginning on 01.01.23.

CLICK HERE to READ THE ONLINE ARTICLE, "Bishop Ruben Saenz, Jr. to Serve As Next Bishop of NTC"

"2021 Annual Report of United Methodist Women: Preparing for the Future" Is Available for Viewing Online

The "2021 Annual Report of United Methodst Women: Preparing for the Future" is now available for viewing online.

CLICK HERE to VIEW the UMW 2021 Annual Report online  
CLICK HERE to READ A MESSAGE from Harriett Jane Olson, General Secretary & CEO, UMW - UWF

Wednesday, 11.09.22, 11:00-11:30 a.m. CST:  General Board of Church & Society (GBCS) of the UMC Invites You to "Witness Wednesday:  A Call to Social Holiness & Global Advocacy @ COP27" - Registration Required  

YOU ARE INVITED to the General Board of Church & Society's (GBCS) upcoming virtual "Witness Wednesday:  A Call to Social Holiness & Global Advocacy @ COP27" led by Rev. Laura Kigweba James, GBCS Director of Grassroots Organizing.  John Hill, GBCS Deputy General Secretary, will join live from COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt..

CLICK HERE to REISTER for the GBCS virtual "Witness Wednesday:  A Call to Social Holiness & Global Advocacy @ COP27" on Weds., 11.09.22, 11-11:30 a.m. CST  
CLICK HERE to LEARN MORE about the 2022 Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) meeting in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt

First UMC-Richardson

2022 International Christmas Market


Friday, 11.11.22-Sunday, 11.13.22

First UMC-Richardson

Coleman Family Hall

Friday, 11.11.22 - Sunday, 11.13.22 (Times Vary By Day): First UMC-Richardson International Christmas Market @ First UMC-Richardson, 503 N. US 75-Central Expwy., Richardson, TX 75080

Find special and unique gifts from 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.

CLICK HERE to LEARN MORE about the First UMC-Richardson 2022 International Christmas Market 

Saturday, 11.12.22 & Sunday, 11.13.22:  Lovers Lane Marketplace @ 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 

A NATIONAL CWU

CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE

SUPER SATURDAY EVENT


SATURDAY, 11.12.22

12 P.M. CST

Saturday, 11.12.22, 12:00 p.m. CST:  A National Church Women United Celebrations Committee "Super Saturday" Virtual Event:  "Water, Water Everywhere:  Too Much or Not Enough - Registration Required  


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 Quadrennial 2021-2024

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.

CLICK HERE to REGISTER  for the 11.12.22, 12 p.m. CST,  National CWU Celebrations Committee "Super Saturday" Virtual Event:  "Water, Water Everywhere:  Too Much or Not Enough" 
CLICK HERE to DOWNLOAD the EVENT FLYER (PDF) for the 11.12.22 National CWU Celebrations Committee "Super Saturday" Virtual Event:  "Water, Water Everywhere:  Too Much or Not Enough"
CLICK HERE to LEARN MORE about the National CWU 2021-2024 Quadrennial Priorities  

"State-Sanctioned Violence: Violence is Violence is Violence is Violence" Workshop


TUESDAY, 11.15.22

6:00 P.M.-7:30 P.M. CST


Tuesday, 11.15.22., 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. CST: National UWF "State-Sanctioned Violence: Violence is Violence is Violence is Violence" Virtual Workshop - Registration Required

YOU ARE INVITED to learn more about the vital and important work of ending corporal punishment in schools. Two key leaders in the Mississippi Coalition to End Corporation Punishment will lead this workshop: Ms. Janice Harper and Ms. Dianna Freelon-Foster.

CLICK HERE to LEARN MORE about the Tues., 11.15.22, 6-7:30 p.m. CST, "State-Sanctioned Violence: Violence is Violence is Violence is Violence" Virtual Workshop
CLICK HERE to REGISTER  for the Tues., 11.15.22, 6-7:30 p.m. CST, "State-Sanctioned Violence:  Violence is Violence is Violence is Violence" Virtual Workshop  

Thursday, 11.17.22., 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. CST: Project Unity's

"Together We Dine-Virtual! November Event" - Registration Required by 5:00 p.m. CST on 11.14.22

Project Unity invites you to have a safe conversation with others about race in a virtual environment. Following a brief introduction, Project Unity facilitators will lead interactive small group discussions between participants about race, race relations, and current events.

CLICK HERE to REGISTER for Project Unity's "Together We Dine-Virtual November Event on Thursday, 11.17.22

VOLUNTEER FOR THE ANNUAL DBC THANKSGIVING FEAST

SIGN UP FOR A SHIFT TODAY!

Saturday, 11.19.22., 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. CST & Sunday, 11.20.22, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. CST:  Volunteer for the Dallas Bethlehem Center Annual Thanksgiving Feast

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. 

CLICK HERE to SIGN UP for DBC Thanksgiving 2022 volunteer shifts on Saturday, 11.19.22, or Sunday, 11.20.22  

Saturday, 11.19.22., 12:00 p.m. CST:  National CWU Spiritual Formation Event via ZOOM:  "Safeguarding Our Spiritual Wellness" - Registration Required 

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. 

CLICK HERE to REGISTER for the 11.19.22, 12 p.m. CST, National CWU Spiritual Formation Event via ZOOM:  "Safeguarding Our Spiritual Wellness"
CLICK HERE to DOWNLOAD the EVENT FLYER (PDF) for the 11.19.22, 12 p.m. CST, National CWU Spiritual Formation Event via ZOOM:    "Safeguarding Our Spiritual Wellness"
CLICK HERE to LEARN MORE about the National CWU 2021-2024 Quadrennial Priorities

Sunday, 01.29.23-Tuesday, 01.31.23: 2023 Texas Legislative Event (TLE) - Early-Bird Registration Closes 11.30.22

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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