"Let’s find new ways of inviting unique and unheard voices into our community whether they be voices of other languages, races, and nations, or voices of other species. Let us embrace the vibrant mosaic of life that surrounds us. Creation loves diversity because the Creator loves diversity. Let us follow suit and love the beauty and variety that gives us health and life!"

-- Derrick Weston, Creation Justice Ministries

Wendy Campbell, President, NTC United Women in Faith

UWFAITH TABLE @ N TX ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Monday & Tuesday, June 3 & 4

Help greet people at our UWFaith table at Annual Conference! You'll need to bring a smile to help answer questions, promote Mission u and our other programs and mission activities. People will be stopping by to get their study books for Mission u and T-shirts. A few morning and afternoon shifts still available. Click to volunteer and choose your shift.

Questions? Contact Coordinator Doris Marshall Location: First UMC - Richardson, 503 N Central Expy, Richardson, TX 75080

UWFAITH T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE

Order online now and you may pick up your shirt at Annual Conference in Richardson, June 3-4.

UWFAITH MOVING FORWARD WITH HOPE AND PASSION

We have been bold in the past, and we have a bold vision for the future. Watch this presentation from Sally Vonner, our general Secretary and CEO, and other leaders about recent decisions and our next steps toward a faithful future for the church and our organization. We will keep working together with hope and passion. We welcome all women in faith. Share this with friends who wonder what UWFaith is all about!

DO YOU REMEMBER?

Wesley Rankin needs History Help

This local National Mission Institution needs two people to help with them document the recent history (since 1994) of Wesley-Rankin Community Center. Lives have been changed and we need to make sure that their innovative programs and achievements are recorded for future workers, donors and volunteers! Contact Betsy Stegmann.

MISSION u 2024:

The Kin-Dom is Among You

Drawing Closer to God and One Another

Choose your format: Retreat or Virtual. Click for full Info & Study Leader bios online

RETREAT: will include worship, study, scripture theatre, choir, healing service and fun! This year we'e added capacity for more participants and our dorm will be closer to the cafeteria. July 19-20 at UT-Dallas, Friday morning to 5 pm Saturday. $130 includes meals, activities and lodging.

Study Leaders: Rev. Danielle Kim, Rev. Gracie Millard, Rev. Christina Hardy, Worship Leader: Rev. Rosedanny Ortiz.

VIRTUAL classes include worship and study. During class discussions you'll get to know other United Women in Faith. Class sessions will be on Zoom with Rev. Shandon Klein as Study Leader. $30 EVENING: Tues. & Thurs., 7 - 9 pm for 4 2-hour sessions, July 23 - Aug. 1

LUNCHTIME: Thursdays at noon for 8 1-hour sessions, Aug. 1 - Oct. 3

Invite your friends! Flyer to share online or print flyers

ATTENTION LOCAL GROUP LEADERS:

2024 ANNUAL REPORTS

Look now and you won't be surprised at the questions in August! Actually, they are a gift to you to help you see the scope of our mission. They are a tool to help you plan your programs, projects and activities.

This new form is very user-friendly and easy to complete and submit online. We suggest that you plan a leadership meeting in early August to fill out these forms together before they are due August 15th. You'll be impressed with all you've done in the past year! Click here for annual reports on our website.

REPORTS WILL BE DUE ON August 15th

THE STOLEN LIVES PROJECT -

" VIDAS ROBOTAS"

Your church or group can participate in this DIY art installation that memorializes victims of gun violence. It is a powerful way to visualize the reality of too many victims of gun violence in our communities. More info here.

Contact UWFaith member Katie Clark if you have questions about how you or your church can be involved in this program.

2024 Mission Project:

ABIDE WOMEN'S HEALTH SERVICES

The North Texas Leadership Team chose Abide for our Mission Project because it addresses the focus of our 2024 Racial Justice symposium: the Disparities in Maternal Health here in North Texas. Abide is a Black-led maternal justice organization and perinatal clinic that exists to improve birth outcomes in communities with the lowest quality of care.

You and your group can support this year's project financially, by collecting items, or by making layette items. Our support will help Abide reach more families and improve birth outcomes right here in the DFW area.

Full information & donation form on our website.

Great program idea: Learn more about Abide and what they do! Its easy with links on our 2024 Mission Project webpage: including

• a short videos with a walk-thru of their clinic and explanation of their mission by their founder, Cessilye Smith

• their informative 2023 Annual Report

2024 NORTH TEXAS TIMELINE

UWFaith READING PROGRAM

Did you know that podcasts, movies and attending Mission u count in the Reading Program? Check out the many options to participate here. Plan your summer reading to include some on the list to qualify. Contact Dr. Dana Jobe with your questions.

Happy Reading! 2024 Reporting Period: September 1, 2023 – August 31, 2024

SOUL CARE RETREAT FOR YOUR GROUP?

Would you lke to host your own Soul Care event? Ask conference Spiritual Growth Coordinator, Karen Anderson-Lain, about providing Bible study, activity, and rest reflection for your UWFaith group. Be spiritually nourished, connected, and share joy in your own get-away-location.

Contact Karen Anderson-Lain to check availability and arrange a date.

Connect with Dallas Bethlehem Center and Wesley-Rankin Community Center! Each of these 'national mission institutions' are local - in North Texas -- and have amazing, new programs meeting the needs of their communities. Have you heard about them? Request they speak to your UWF group or Sunday School class, or schedule a tour for your group to visit and see their mission up close. Schedule it now and for credit on your unit's annual report due in August. Click on name above for contact and more information.

Great program idea: Learn more about Abide and what they do! Its easy to make your own program with links on our 2024 Mission Project webpage. It's interesting to learn about their mission, midwives and happy families. Use

• short videos with a walk-thru of their clinic and explanation of their mission by their founder, Cessilye Smith

• their informative 2023 Annual Report

• explore the many ways you can participate in this years project!

In 2025 our Conference will grow to include United Women in Faith in North Texas + Central Texas + Northwest Texas!

Of course you have questions - and here are the answers!



Our Committee on Nominations is now seeking nominations for the 2025 new unified Conference Team. Volunteer or suggest someone you know would be good. Maybe you? There are plenty of ways you can participate in leadership and important committees that will take us into the future.

Read Unification Update #2 with how to easily nominate someone!

CHECK OUR WEBSITE CALENDAR FOR MORE INFO ABOUT:

• NTC UWFaith Lunch at Annual Conference: Tuesday, June 4
• District Annual Meetings, Saturdays, Sept. 21 and Oct. 5th
• NTC UWF Annual Meeting in Richardson, Saturday, October 19
• Inauguration of [new] Conference UWFaith on Nov. 9th

DISPARITIES IN MATERNAL HEALTH:

Click for program recording, speakers' slides, advocacy video, and a list of articles, websites, videos and more. MATERNAL HEALTH RESOURCES

PHOTO ALBUMS - See pics from recent events. Please send your photos to news@UWFNorthTexas.org.

LOCAL OFFICER TRAINING HANDOUTS

2024 handouts for all local officers are available in our website Resource section. Helpful Hints for: Presidents, Treasurers, VP-Programs, Social Action, Secretary, Spiritual Growth & Soul Care, Education & Interpretation, Membership Nurture & Outreach, Program Resources (clean presentation uploaded), Communications and the Committee on Nominations. Questions? Contact your District officer.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

See ideas for individuals or groups in the Volunteer Opportunities at Local Missions section on our website.

LOCAL UNIT ANNUAL REPORT? They are almost ready for you and will be due on August 15th. Your reports provide us with lots of information, like the 2023 "All We've Done Together" report. Be ready to share this year's info.

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We look forward to engaging with you!