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Blog from Karen Kaigler-Walker,

Horizon TX Spiritual Growth Coordinator

Years ago, I flew home from New Orleans reeling. I’d gone there to spend New Year’s Eve with man I thought I’d marry. Instead of landing with a ring on my finger, I got off the plane numb with a broken heart. The decision was mine, which made it worse.

Freedom in God also involves choosing to let go . . . read more

MISSION u 2025:

Practicing Hope Together

Join us this summer at Mission u for meaningful worship, lessons that speak truth, and time to fellowship with others.

Together we'll explore what it means to practice hope in God even when things seem to be falling apart. At Mission u we are in community and "learn together for the transformation of the world." ...and we'll enjoy sharing and laughing.

ALL ARE WELCOME!

3-day Retreat at McMurry University • Virtual Evening Class • Virtual Morning Class • Virtual Evening Class in Spanish

Click for full information including the different formats available, the young clergywomen who will be our Study Leaders, scholarships available, dates, pricing, study book, and more.

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED!

Please bring special items to Mission u for the traditional Silent Auction that will benefit this year's annual mission project: the Jerri Savuto Center for Girls in Kenya. We're looking for a variety of items: handcrafts, gifts, books, art, toys, home decor, fashion accessories, vintage. . . Bring items to check-in at the Mission u Retreat. Questions? Contact Jeanne Ann Gibson or Lynne Grandstaff.

(above) Cynthia Rives (left) holds a banner "JERRI SAVUTO GIRLS - Celebrating the International Day of the Girl Child" leading the procession to the dedication of the Jerri Savuto Center for Girls. -- in rural, western Kenya last week.

FULL STORY IN NEXT WEEK'S NEWSLETTER

The Jerri Savuto Girls Center is our 2025 Conference Project!

The Center provides a safe haven for girls escaping forced marriage, allowing the girls to attend school and thrive. Together we are helping change these girls lives.

Full information about our 2025 Mission Project is here.

New dresses! made and sent from Horizon Texas UWFaith members!

T-shirt acknowledges our partnership! It reads: United Women in Faith and JSGC partnering to end FGM & Child Marriages in Kenya

Happy girls enjoy choosing a new skirt and shirt to match!

WHAT IS THE JERRI SAVUTO CENTER?

Read a powerful 2-page article describing the JS Center in the May/June 2025 edition of response, the official UWFaith magazine. HTC UWFaith member, Cynthia Rives (FUMC Denton) wrote the article, Contact Cynthia with your questions or to arrange for a speaker for your group.

• Students will soon be back at school and in need of supplies. Dallas Bethlehem Center seeks your support to help their families. Help the children start the year prepared. Click to see the list of supplies online at Walmart and Amazon. Order online by July 21 or deliver to DBC by July 30. Questions? contact Annette Cullors or call DBC at 214-753-7656.

• We love your recommendations of books on the UWFaith Reading Program! Please send a short review of a book on the UWFaith Reading Program list to news@uwfaithhtc.org.

• 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!

• 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.

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

• Officer Training Handouts are available on our website under Resources. Watch for videos of the recent Officer Training sessions to be posted there soon.

Click for how to submit your events.

July 12 • Life is Better at the Beach - Red Oak UWFaith invites you to their Local Soul Care event see website calendar

July 24-26 • HTC UWF Mission u 3-day retreat in Abilene see above

July 31 • Soul Care Mini-Retreats Virtual at 10 am or 6 pm, no cost, register now at uwfaithhtc.org/mini-soul-care

August • Mission u VIrtual Sessions offered as Virtual Evening, Virtual Morning and Virtual Evening in Spanish

September 16 • Wesley-Rankin Partner Day

May 15-17, 2026 - Assembly 2026 in Indianapolis. Visit uwfaith.org/assembly



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.