NTC UWFaith News: August 7, 2024

HOLD ONTO HOPE TOGETHER

GET IT DONE!

ZOOM LUNCH STUDY

IT'S TIME WE ALL TALKED

WRCC FACILITY HURTING

AWARENESS * ADVOCACY * ACTION

"From the climate crisis to the school to prison pipeline to housing affordability, the problems we face are great. These issues cannot be resolved by one person, one policy, or one movement. However, we can address them by working together, by holding onto hope, and by building the beloved community." article* by Sally Vonner, UWFaith CEO

Your Annual Reports give evidence of how we work together. Our collective impact is amazing. Finish and send in those Annual Reports. Then we'll celebrate this fall. Thanks for all you do! * click to read her whole article

Wendy Campbell, President, NTC United Women in Faith

FINISH & SEND THEM IN!

ANNUAL REPORTS DUE AUGUST 15

2024 Reporting Period: 9/1/2023 – 8/31/2024

The 2024 annual reports are very user-friendly, easy to complete and submit online. Look them over, gather your information and leadership team to complete these forms together. It won't take long! All local groups should submit the Annual Reports.

NOTE: Contact your District President for a paper form.

WANNA DO LUNCH ON THURSDAY? VIRTUAL LUNCHTIME MISSION u STARTS 8/15

Register now for Lunchtime Mission u on Zoom! You'll be inspired by this interactive study, worship and the fellowship. Virtual Lunchtime sessions will begin at noon and last just one hour starting on Thursday, August 15th. The eight sessions will meet weekly. Click for full information including pricing, study book details and Study Leader bio. Everyone is welcome, no church membership required.

Scholarships available for Lunchtime sessions - apply today!

WAAYS WE CAN WORK TOGETHER

North Texas Faith Votes this Sunday afternoon, August 18th. Learn how faith communities can strengthen civic engagement and voter turnout to improve our communities. Bonus: seeing so many other community congregations involved will inspire you! No cost. Register here.

LOCATION: Temple Shalom, 6930 Alpha Rd in Dallas (Just north of LBJ on Hillcrest) Sponsored by United Women in Faith of North Texas

Common Concerns for All of Us

This is an opportunity for individuals and groups to have important and respectful conversations about concerns and values we share. It's time for Texans to talk about reproductive health policy -- but how does one start? Texas Impact has developed the Common Concerns program in collaboration with policy experts, physicians, attorneys, and legislators from both sides of the aisle.

Are you ready to start the conversation? You may participate by leading a Listening Circle or joining a bipartisan discussion. Click to learn more.

EarthKeepers is a training and incubator program that provides a collaborative space to develop and grow environmental projects in your community. Topics include eco-theology, antiracism, community organizing and project planning. During training you wil plan a project. Trainings are twice each year: virtual and in person. Click for full info & application for October 2024 training.

EarthKeepers is a program of the Creation Justice Movement: a place to learn, connect, and move forward in caring for God's creation. Contact Elizabeth McCormick, SCJ Mission Advocate

DALLAS MORNING NEWS: (7/18/24) "Texas is the second to worst state in the country to be a woman with health issues, according to new findings from the Commonwealth Fund, a research foundation dedicated to improving health care."

If you haven't already, please learn about Abide's mission, midwives and happy families with resources on our 2024 Mission Project webpage. You can do this with your small group or on your own. You can learn a lot in 15 minutes!

We chose Abide for our '24 Mission Project because they are improving the disparities in maternal health here in our North Texas community. Your support will help Abide reach more families and improve birth outcomes right here in the DFW area. You can

Help provide what Abide needs by shopping online or locally
Create hand-made Baby Items: Could you crochet a baby hat?

Bring your items to fall Annual Mtg. Lists & donation form on our website.

WESLEY-RANKIN NEEDS YOUR HELP

WRCC Summer 24 facility problems need money

While summer programming was thriving at Wesley-Rankin, unexpected facility problems urgently need to be funded! First, their fire suppression systems broke and they had to hire temporary staff to be in compliance with fire code. Then 6 of their 12 AC units needed repair because of the dangerous heat. Next a crack in the kitchen floor led to the discovery of 7 sewer breaks in the sewer lines under their building. They need to raise $70,000 for repairs by August 31st to help them recover financially and prepare for a busy fall of programming for children, youth, adults and seniors. CLICK TO DONATE - all contributions will help.

Donate online or send a check to WRCC, 3100 Crossman, Dallas, TX, 75212.
Local units who donate Designated Giving funds before August 31 may notify their District President to include their gift in their Annual Financial Report.

OUR SISTERHOOD EXPANDS

In 2025 the United Women in Faith of North Texas + Central Texas + Northwest Texas will join together to be the new HORIZON TEXAS CONFERENCE.

Our historic first annual meeting will be in Abilene, TX on Saturday, Nov. 9th! Make sure you have 11/9 on your calendar and consider making hotel reservations now. Click for more 'Unification' info.

LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD

Comment for Climate Justice Toolkit, re: final environmental impact statement for a new US oil export project on the Gulf Coast; written comments are due 8/30/24

UWFaith Press Release re: recent Supreme Court Decision Undermining Environmental Protections