Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | | ANNOUNCING: Soul Care VIRTUAL Retreat | | |
Realizing Grace: a day of Soul Care
Saturday, October 3rd, 9:30 am - 2 pm
This Virtual Event is being created just for you to receive God's grace, relax, and enjoy the sisterhood!
Rev. Estee Valendy will lead morning and afternoon sessions. We will be exploring grace in our lives, with activities, fun and good music. You might even win a door prize! There will be plenty of time for questions and discussions, too. Register now and a 'Soul Care Package' with supplies for the day's activities and your soul care will be mailed to you.
Click to register, get more info & download the flyer.
All women are welcome! This is a wonderful opportunity to invite friends!
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Founded in 1913, Lydia Patterson Institute (LPI) is a United Methodist-related college preparatory school that educates students from both sides of the U.S.–Mexico border. Our 2026 Mission Project is to transform the current music room at LPI in El Paso into a vibrant, multi-use Creative Arts Studio. This space will provide a place for 7th - 12th grade students can safely explore their God-given gifts through art, music, and dance.
Our goal is to raise $20,000 by November 1st so construction can begin.
Gifts from individuals like you and your UWFaith group are so appreciated and will help us reach our goal. Help us reach our goal by November 1st with a gift given in one of these three ways:
Full explanation of our 2026 Mission Project is on our website. Read the "Letters from La Lydia" to learn more about the lives of LPI students. You'll also find a video that explains the project. If you'd like a speaker about Lydia Patterson Institute, contact LPI Board member & Metro East District President, Barbara Dorff.
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Holy Ballot! Are We Ready?
Thursday, Sept 17th 11 am on Zoom
Join us for a quick, nonpartisan "Learn and Act Together" power hour designed to get you completely election-ready. Voting is an important way we live out our faith and build the beloved community.
In just 60 minutes on Zoom, we will:
- Verify your current voter status
- Pull up and preview your ballot
- Apply for a mail-in ballot if you need one
- Demystify the ballot and the voting site
- Map out a plan to vote, and more!
You will be equipped with the tools to take this knowledge back to your own community. After all, we believe love in action can change the world!
No Charge Register to get the Zoom link
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Our organization thrives when we step up together. Answering the call to leadership has been a profound blessing in my life. I strongly encourage you to consider serving with United Women in Faith (UWFaith), or to nominate someone you know who would be a great fit.
-- Wendy Campbell
If you have any questions, please reach out to me, or contact Pam Shamblin Committee on Nominations Chair.
Click to submit a nomination.
The 2027 Slate will be announced by early October.
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Northwest District Gathering
September 12 9:30 am - 2 pm
Racial Justice Experience Panel
Pam Zwickey has invited three people to share with us, each from their perspective and experience.
• Margie Titus, a long time member of United Women in Faith, has worked tirelessly to assure fair elections.
• Reverend Dr. Chad Johnson, pastor at Amarillo United Methodist Church, will share from an indigenous perspective.
• America Adame, director of Amarillo Wesley Community Center, will inform us about her work in the barrio community where AWCC is located.
Registration form and fee must be completed and returned by September 9th.
Click for registration form to download and mail.
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Metro West and Mid-Central / West Districts Gathering
September 12 1 pm
Christ UMC in Fort Worth
There will be Folklorico dancers, an inspirational reading, and other surprises. We'll elect our 2027 officers and vote on approving the 2027 budget. Click to download the flyer Come and make new UWFaith friends.
Please register here.
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EAST District Gathering
Act Justly.....Pass It On
Racial Justice, Officer Election & Budget Approval
September 19 at 9 am - noon
Join us for this special gathering with guest speaker Christy McLemore, our officer election and 2027 District budget approval. No charge, but please register.
LOCATION: Calvary UMC in Paris, TX
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South District Racial Justice Gathering
"Boots on the Ground Faith"
September 26th morning
"Learn to do good; seek justice, rescue the oppressed, defend the orphan, plead for the widow." - Isaiah 1:17
Join us at 8:30 am for fellowship and continental breakfast. The program will be presented by Darlene Allred. Program and meeting will start at 9am and will finish by 11:30 am.
LOCATION: FUMC Killeen Questions? Contact Donna Jensen, your District President
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Metro North & Mid-North Districts Gathering
Rooted in Justice Event
October 10
This Fall Gathering & Racial Justice event will feature national UWFaith Executive and new Deaconess, Katie Pryor. We'll be gathering at FUMC Plano and everyone is invited! No charge.
Questions? Contact Karen Anderson-Lain, District President
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Metro East District Gathering
October 17th at Kessler Park UMC
More info coming soon! Check for updates on the UWFaithHTC.org/calendar website.
Questions? Contact your District President, Barbara Dorff
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Mid-South District RACIAL JUSTICE Gathering
Injustice Anywhere is a Threat to Justice Everywhere
October 24th in Waco
More info on our webpage & registration coming soon!
LOCATION: Revelation UMC, 125 Turner Street Waco, TX Questions? Contact District President, Patsy Lampkin
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Unstoppable Quarterly Training:
Membership Growth Campaign
Thursday, September 17, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CST
YOU are invited to our next training - open to leaders at every level: local, district, conference, and national roles. RSVP here
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Biennial Voter’s Forum
September 19th 11 am - 1 pm
Current candidates for local, state, and federal offices will share information on issues such as education, healthcare, and legislative priorities. This free event will also feature an opportunity to register to vote and talk to candidates after the event. Please register! Questions? Contact Vanessa Medlock.
LOCATION: Hamilton Park UMC, 11881 Schroeder Rd., Dallas
TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAITH VOTES EFFORTS OR PROGRAM!
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Influence to Interrupt: $eed money!
Any United Women in Faith group may apply for funding to support their local work to interrupt the school-to-prison pipeline, stop the criminalization of communities of color, and/or end mass incarceration. What are your ideas?
Requests of $200 - $2,000 will be considered to enable your efforts and influence. Need some inspiration? Read about a group in Georgia.
You must have a clear goal and apply before September 30, 2026 Click for full information. Hurry! Funds may be depleted before 9/30/26.
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Sept 4 • Registration deadline for Wesley-Rankin Partner Day - register now!
Sept 12 • Dist Fall Gatherings: NW and Metro West, & Mid-Central/ West see above
Sept 15 • Past & Future Partner Day at Wesley-Rankin CC- see info above
Sept 17 • ADVOCACY HOUR: Holy Ballot! Are we ready? see info above
Sept 17 • Unstoppable: Training for Member Growth see info above
Sept 19 • Fall Gathering: East District see info above
Sept 26 • Fall Gathering: South District see info above
October 3 • HTC UWFaith Virtual Soul Care Retreat REGISTER uwfaithhtc.org/scr-26
October 10 • Fall Gathering: Metro-North/Mid-North see info above
October 17 • District Fall Gathering: Metro East see info above
October 24 • District Fall Gathering: Mid-South see info above
Nov 7 • HTC UWFaith Election & Mission Celebration mark your calendars now!
Click for how to submit your events.
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• Resources on Immigrant Rights
• Read the UM Immigration Task Force’s Statement Denouncing the Actions of ICE in Houston and Honoring the Life of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
• From the Texas Bishops: A Pastoral Statement on the Death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
• For conversation and action, read Immigrant Rights Are Under Attack. What Do We Do? Stand Up, Fight Back
• Free UWFaith Digital Resources: have moved to UWFaith Digital where you can download them. Click here or log in at uwfaith.org/digital and navigate to "free resources" on the left sidebar to access them, organized by topic. See the collection of Assembly 2026 material that has been prepared to share with units & circles.
• Our website calendar is kept up-to-date and always available to confirm dates, details, and locations.
• BLOGS - Soul Care and Member Musings - read them anytime. Send your thoughts & perspectives to news@uwfaithhtc.org
• 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!
• Local Officer Training - Recordings available with guidelines, ideas, best practices
• 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. See the
-- Check out the new resources for Creation Care here, including Bible verses, ways you can combat climate change, devotional, FAQ's, podcast and more!
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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.
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