This is a week of celebrations: Black History Month continues, Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day! I hope you feel loved and find ways to share love to for each of these holidays.

One easy way to celebrate is to register now for the Disparities in Maternal Health Symposium that will be on Saturday the 24th. Remember, it's love in action that can change the world, so signup and invite someone else too!

Wendy Campbell, NTC United Women in Faith President

Disparities in Maternal Health

Saturday, February 24th

9 am - noon

at Hamilton Park UMC in Dallas

OR Livestream

Texas ranks 49^th in the nation for women’s health and thirty percent of women here receive no prenatal care in the first trimester. Why do women of color and their infants experience a disproportionately high risk of avoidable deaths? Experts will help us understand the reality of this preventable tragedy along with the policy and cultural barriers responsible. Together we’ll discuss how we can be a force for change. Help us spread the word and invite your friends and colleagues - we're presenting this for entire community! All are welcome and child care is available with registration.

Featuring experts:

• Dr. Kyrah Brown, Health Equity & Community Psychologist

• Dr. Kristen Priddy, PhD, RN, CNS

• Texas State Representative Toni Rose • Bee Moorhead, Exec. Director, Texas Impact • Displays with many resources and care-giving nonprofits

REGISTER NOW

Click for full information with a flyer to download and share.

CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY

No matter your heritage, culture or racial background, Black history is for everyone. How will you celebrate this year? Besides attending the Racial Justice Symposium (above) on February 24th, of course!

Try learning about lesser known historical Black figures, and there are many in the Methodist Church. Clara Ester has had a lifelong dedication to social justice. She is a United Methodist Deaconess, an Exec Director of a Wesley Center and served as national vice-president of United Methodist Women. She changed a lot of lives with her love. Click on her picture for more of her story.

Click for 29 Ways to Participate in Black History Month. Have fun and learn something new with a friend or on your own! It will enrich your life.

MAKING THE WORLD A HOLY PLACE: METHODISTS & SOCIAL ISSUES

Monday, March 4th 11:30 am - 1 pm

Highland Park UWFaith invites you to learn about some topics of historic Methodist engagement, such as abolitionism, expanded roles for women, advocation of temperance in the use of alcohol, and improvement for the condition of workers, as well as the religious beliefs behind them. Speaker: Ted Campbell, Professor of Wesley Studies & Church History at Perkins School of Theology at SMU.

REGISTER HERE Lunch option $20

LOCATION: Highland Park UMC - Great Hall, 3300 Mockingbird Lane, Dallas near SMU

WESLEY-RANKIN COMMUNITY CENTER HATTIE'S LUNCHEON

Thursday, March 7th 11:30 am - 1 pm

Gather to celebrate the all that is going on at Wesley-Rankin Community Center! Come to hear the stories of how lives are being changed in West Dallas in this UWFaith national mission institution. General admission ticket now on sale.

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Highland Park UMC, 3300 Mockingbird Lane, Dallas near SMU

DALLAS BETHLEHEM CENTER EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA

Saturday, March 23rd at DBC

Sign-up now to join the fun with the children of the community of this UWFaith national mission. Choose how you'd like to help: set up the event, hide eggs, serve food, monitor activities (games, egg hunts, bounce house, arts & crafts), guide parking or help clean up. Volunteers required to have a smile & wear closed-toe shoes.Volunteer opportunities available 8 am - 3:30 pm

Sign-up Now

LOCATION: Dallas Bethlehem Center, 4410 Leland Ave., Dallas, TX 75215

CHECK OUR WEBSITE CALENDAR FOR MORE INFO ABOUT:

• Faith Talks: Lent & Spiritual Discipline, Feb. 15, 1 pm
• Just Energy 4 All: Webinars and online Working Groups, monthly
• Author Talk: I'm Black. I'm Christian. I'm Methodist., Feb. 29
• Primary Election Day: VOTE! Tuesday, March 5
• Metro Book Club; 2nd Friday of each month on Zoom
• NW Texas Spiritual Growth Retreat, March 22-23 in Slaton, TX
• "A Morning Apart" - East District, Saturday, April 13
• SOUL CARE SATURDAY, April 27
• MISSION u 2024 Retreat, July 19-20 at UTD

• South Central Jurisdiction Gathering: GET TOGETHER with your UWF Sisters*

next June in St. Louis! REGISTER NOW for engaging workshops, inspiring worships, riveting and motivating speakers, and renewing soul care. Registration link has full information.



*Our Jurisdiction includes United Women in Faith from Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri.

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Creation Justice Ministries

Real Faith in a Synthetic World

Seems like plastic is everywhere -- except in the Bible!

Celebrate Earth Day - or any day - with stories of individuals and communities makeing a positive impact, ideast to spark meaningful discussions for your group, worship resources to unite in prayer and reflection. Actionable steps to address the plastic crisis in your life, community and our world are also included. The resource contains an overview of the plastic crisis, a theological framing, sermon starters, advocacy ideas, and resources for children."

Click to view the 26 page resource full of program ideas!

Look at new and updated PROGRAM IDEAS on our website.

WHAT DO WE CALL OURSELVES?

We used to call ourselves "UMW" and it rolled off our tongues so easily. We're encouraged to say our full new name, United Women in Faith. CEO Sally Vonner suggested we use "UWFaith" if we really need to abbreviate our name in speech or text. It has a little more personality than just 3 letters. We like it! Give it a try - you'll get used to it!

SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS and we'll share the answer in future editions.

Your Talents & Skills are Needed!

We're praying for someone to help:

• Photographer for Maternal Health Symposium

• Program Resource room help at 2/24 event

• . . . what calls to you?

Contact us to discuss the details and your ideas.

United Women in Faith will be in Charlotte in April 2024 to make sure women's voices will be heard.

United Women in Faith members offer key leadership to the UMC General Conference on behalf of women, children, and youth. 

Need a beginner's guide on The United Methodist Church’s big meeting? Check out these FAQ's

Sign up to for updates at tinyurl.com/UWFaithAtGC

March 23 is our birthday!* How are you going to celebrate?

Celebrate the 2024 Day Of Giving in-person or virtually with a fundraiser to encourage donations to the UWFaith Legacy Endowment Fund. The Legacy Endowment Fund is a permanent investment that supports the work and the future of United Women in Faith. Step faithfully forward to create a brighter, more compassionate tomorrow for women, children, and youth.

Are you planning a special event or fundraiser? Tell us! *Celebrate anytime!

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.

START THE NEW YEAR WITH UWF Resources:

2024 Prayer Guide, 2024 Program Resource, 2024 Mission u Book.

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Our website is full of ideas for you!

• Check the RESOURCES tab on our website for new ideas for your large or small group. Send us your ideas to share with others.

• Volunteer Opportunities at Local Missions This section has volunteer opportunities for individuals or groups.

• What can your group do in 2024? Check out the 2 pages listing "All We've Done Together" with who UWF of N Texas supported, where we donated items, and many, many examples of activities and events we organized, presented and attended in the past year. WOW.

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We look forward to engaging with you!