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Letter from Lydia Patterson Institute in El Paso

re: our 2026 Mission Project 

Every morning, Diego begins a journey that many people would find difficult. As a student at Lydia Patterson Institute, he crosses an international border each day to attend school, carrying with him not only his books and assignments, but also his dreams for the future.

Like many teenagers, Diego is still discovering who he is and what he wants to become. But one thing has become clear: he loves creating. What began as an interest has become read more . .

Fellowship of the Least Coin
Offers Grants for Initial Seed Money

• for awareness-raising or education on gender issues,

• literacy, health, violence against women or children, leadership development, and other social issues,

• women's programs promoting justice, peace, & reconciliation,

• enabling women to meet ecumentically

Applications can only be made every 5 years. The programs should also have local fundraising and donations. The grant is for less than $4,500 and is not recurring.

Click for Guidelines | Application form PDF | Application form in Word

The Fellowship of the Least Coin (FLC) is a worldwide ecumenical movement of prayer for justice, peace and reconciliation. Christian women around the world give their "least coin" so that even the poorest women of each ountry can be a part of this fellowship of love and care.


Questions? Contact Julie Noel, our Church Women United Texas President

2026 Mission u
Experiencing Emmanuel

RETREAT: Thursday - Saturday, July 16 - 18 
VIRTUAL PM: Tues/Thurs, 7 - 9 pm, Aug. 4-13

VIRTUAL AM: Tues/Thurs, 10 am - noon, Aug. 18 - 27

This year's Mission u focuses on our experiences feeling that “God is with us.” Register now and feed your soul with meaningful worship, inspiring lessons brought by engaging study leaders. Invite your friends and get to know new ones, too.

Link to scholarship form now on registration form. 


Our 2026 Study Leaders:

Advocate for a more just world to improve life for women, children, and youth.

UWFaith across the country are signing these postcards focused on both of United Women in Faith’s priorities. Help amplify our advocacy by signing yourself, and collecting more signatures among friends, at a UWFaith gathering, or next Sunday at church! National encourages us to send our postcards by June 30th. How many do you want? Contact Wendy Campbell to request postcards & ask questions.

As UWFaith we advocate to elected officials serving at all levels of government. We have been at this work for longer than the longest-serving member of Congress - 157 years!

DBC Thanks Donors Like You 
June 26, 1 - 3 pm •


You are invited to the Donor Appreciation Reception!

Join us in Irving to celebrate DBC and get updated on current programming and neighborhood issues. Ever since our foremothers in Women's Society of Christian Service founded Dallas Bethlehem Center in 1946 DBC has been supported by our organization. RSVP by emailing Director Annette Cullors as soon as possible. Questions? contact Sharon Spratt, or Barbara Dorff

United Community Centers

Bethlehem Center • Polytechnic Center • Wesley Center

SAVE THE DATE: July 25th - ‘Christmas in July at Bethlehem’ (Bethlehem Center in Ft Worth is part of United Community Centers, a NMI) Join Metro West in celebrating. Watch for details in the next issue. 
Questions? Contact Fannette Welton, Metro West Pres.

Amarillo Wesley Community Center

The Center has kicked off its annual Summer Program for elementary age children. During the summer, the children can participate in a number of mini-camps. Meanwhile, the senior citizens are getting ready for a trip to Santa Fe, NM. They have special fundraisers, including a yard sale to help with the expenses of the trip, planned. 

Past and Future Partner Day

SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, September 15th

9:30 am - noon

Bring your Circle or just come to West Dallas and experience the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration! You'll also learn about the current and innovative programming that WRCC has for children, youth, adults and their strong Senior community. Registration coming soon.

ANNOUNCEMENT: While remaining firmly rooted in West Dallas, Wesley-Rankin is prepared for expansion into Pleasant Grove, extending their model to reach more families while maintaining the integrity their vision of a thriving, connected community where all neighbors have equitable access to opportunity. Come to Past & Future Partner Day to learn more about their plans!

Mi$$ion takes money! Let's make it happen!
'26 Mission Project Goal: $20,000

Plan some fun this summer with a creative arts theme fundraiser! 

How about a fun arts & craft event with your local group or circle? Charge for the event to raise funds for the Creative Arts Studio at LPI. 
IDEAS:

• Host an event for everyone to learn a new craft from one of your talented members

• Have a painting party, a dance party or a music party, a recital, a talent show 


Be creative! Share your ideas and event pictures to inspire the rest of us by emailing info@UWFaithHTC.org. We'll feature them in a future issue.
Full information about this mission project is on our website.

. . . we had a great time!


The theme was "Dream it! Believe it! Do it!" The keynote speakers, Stacey Abrams and her mother, Rev. Carolyn Abrams, retired UMC clergy, encouraged us to use our faith to embrace peopleship over partisanship, because human need is not political. Rev. Stephanie York Arnold was our Theologian in Residence and delivered messages centered around the theme of abundance and living an abundant life for all. Katie Pryor and Barbara Hill were consecrated as new Deaconesses. There were also dancers, ecumenical women leaders and the music was great with a live band. It was fun to make new friends, see faraway friends and learn new things. There were interactive Town Halls and cutting-edge workshops. 
• Invite one of us that went to tell your circle or small group all about it! 
See our new Assembly 2026 photo album! if you have more pictures to share, send them to photos@uwfaithhtc.org

ASSEMBLY ATTENDEES: Have you done your Assembly evaluation? 
Click here to DO IT now!

For details about these events & more, see our website calendar


June 26 • Dallas Bethlehem Center Donor Appreciation Lunch - see info above 
July 16-18 • HTC Mission u 2026 Retreat! full info page & registration
July 25 • Christmas in July at Bethlehem UCC mission - see info above
July 30 • Soul Care Mini-Retreat, 10 am & 6:30 pm options, info & registration

August 4-13 • Virtual Mission u classes - see website calendar for dates 
Sept 15 • Past & Future Partner Day at Wesley-Rankin CC- see info above

Click for how to submit your events.

• BLOGS - Soul Care and Member Musings - read them anytime. Send your thoughts & perspectives to news@uwfaithhtc.org

• Local Officer Training - Recordings available with guidelines, ideas, best practices

• Our website calendar is kept up-to-date and always available to confirm dates, details, and locations.

• Looking for a program? Need a quick or short program? Check out our Program Ideas in the Resources tab on the website. Send us your ideas too!

• Resources from our 2025 Racial Justice Event are posted on our website with links to watch the plenary session, explanation of the Charter for Racial Justice and more.Look at the RJ Event photo album.

• RESOURCES include an important reminder of the role the church plays in standing for justice and supporting vulnerable communities.

-- Check out the resources for the humane treatment of immigrants and refugees. Provided by the Horizon Texas Conference, immigration resources can be accessed here.

-- Check out the new resources for Creation Care here, including Bible verses, ways you can combat climate change, devotional, FAQ's, podcast and more!

United Women in Faith believe love in action can change the world.

United Women in Faith welcome ALL women of faith, no church membership required. We connect and nurture women through Christian spiritual formation, leadership development, creative fellowship, and education so that they can inspire, influence, and impact communities, locally and globally.