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Member Musing Blog 
- Molly Mayo Tampke, UWFaith 1st Denton

In 2016, I was greatly saddened by our country’s changing policies toward immigrants.   I felt deeply—almost desperately-- that I had to do something.  I knew I couldn’t change the new policies. But I also knew I could help people who were victims of those policies….so my husband and I, groups from FUMC Denton, and friends of ours from across the country, travelled repeatedly to the Rio Grande Valley to help feed and serve our immigrant brothers and sisters.

In the last year, my heart has been broken again by our country’s rejection of families fleeing violence, political repression, and devastating economic circumstances. And I again I searched for some way to help. It took me a while to figure out exactly what I could do, but thanks to a conversation with. . . read more

SOUTH DISTRICT: 1-DAY MISSION u 2025
PRACTICING HOPE

April 25th 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Come for a meaningful day of learning and connection. Mission u is a Biblical curriculum that explores hope - especially when hope seems hard to find. We will discover ways to cultivate hope that is honest about our current conditions, restorative when everything feels urgent and possible even when we transgress. Click here for full info and the flyer to download. 
Register here $30 - pay at the door.

Coffee and a light breakfast will be served, along with lunch.

LOCATION: 1st Belton UMC, 205 E. 3rd Ave, Belton, TX

RECYCLE your Computers and Electronics, Shoes with rubber soles, and Christmas lights!

Full information here. 
This Recycling Event is on Saturday, April 25th in Dallas. Please share with friends, businesses, and neighbors. They'll be glad to get rid of their stuff and not add to the landfill! 
Electronics: Unused, outdated and non working electronics. Anything with a cord including Christmas lights. Shoes: Sneakers and rubber or plastic soled cleats.

This is an easy & high-dollar fundraiser for UWFaith missions. If you're not in Dallas, contact Becky Barnebey to learn how you can have one in your community

Let's be God's Salty Women! 

Thursday, April 30th 10:00 am or 6:30 pm


Don’t forget to register for our next Soul Care Mini-Retreat when we’ll talk about Jesus’ request for us to be “the salt of the earth” (Matt: 5:13). 
While it's easy to understand why Jesus referred to us as light, asking us to be God's salt isn't as clear. Was he talking about being Morton’s table salt? Or something different? Starting with a discussion of the importance of salt in Jesus' time, we'll bring his request forward to how we still are the salt of God's kin-dom. 
Join us at either 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 30 on Zoom. After you register, you’ll receive a short reading and the Zoom info. Be sure to pass this on to others. Register now.

HORIZON TEXAS ANNUAL CONFERENCE
VOICES FOR JUSTICE Lunch

Reclaiming Christian from Nationalism
Tuesday, June 2nd @ noon in Wichita Falls

Guest Speaker: Rev. Ginger Gaines-Cirelli, Sr. Pastor of Foundry UMC in Washington, DC.

Tickets available when registering for Annual Conference


All are welcome! Please encourage anyone attending attending Annual Conference to join us -- men and women. Annual Conference guests welcome.

Sponsored by Horizon Texas • United Women in Faith, • Church & Society, and • Methodist Federation for Social Action

LOCATION: Same as Annual Conference, in Wichita Falls Multi-Purpose Event Center

Are you attending the HTC AC 26?

Check out this UWFaith article "What Happens at Annual Conference" to learn more about who attends the conference, what decisions are made there and how they are made, and other helpful information to you prepare.
• Also, join the Influence UMC page on UWFaith Digital.

2026 Mission u: Mark your calendar!

Experiencing Emmanuel

Thursday - Saturday, July 16 - 18

Plan to join us this year at Mission u to explore: 

• How do we experience God in times of joy and in challenging times of anxiety, fear, or sadness?

• Can we experience Good's presence in community as we work for justice?? 

Registration will open in early May!
Study Leaders: Rev. Fai'ana Prescott Funaki, Rev. Danielle Kim, Rev. Tomeka Richardson, and Rev. Kristin Warthen.

The Location: FUMC Hurst (a bit east of Ft. Worth) with a block of rooms at a nearby hotel with the flexibility of staying at home, with a friend, or at a hotel. 
The Study: A Deep Knowing: Experiencing Emmanuel Through Every Part of Our Lives by Linda L. Furtado - available on Amazon

Please share your photos by emailing them to photos@UWFaithHTC.org

• 1st ANNUAL MTG & CELEBRATION of Horizon TX Conference UWFaith on March 7th.

• WOMEN'S DAY 2026 at St. Paul UMC in downtown Dallas with Dr. Thalia Matherson speaking and UWFaith CEO Sally Vonner as distinguished guest.
-- and more District & local events! 
Thanks for your patience as we post all these photos!

Learn what we are all about!
1st ANNUAL MEETING CELEBRATION!

STORIES • IDEAS • INSPIRATION


Watch the livestream recordings any time to learn what UWFaith in the Horizon TX Conference values and does. Go to our YouTube channel to find three separate new recordings:

1- the Annual Meeting Celebration with our keynote speaker, Rev. Mara Bim
2 - Our Immigrant Neighbor's Journey and Advocacy Update, Love in Action session speakers: Rev. Rocio Bamihe and Kim Vierrier

3 - Human Trafficking 101, Love in Action session speaker: Dr. Kathleen Premble

The 2026 Program / Resource Book is in the Resource section of our website.

See the 2026 Listing of Burning the Candle dedications. 


Click for details about these events & more on our website calendar

April 18 • Racial Justice event in N Richland Hills - Metro West see above

April 25 • 1-Day Practicing Hope Mission u - South District in Belton see above

April 30 • Soul Care Mini-Retreat: Be A Salty Woman! see above

May 15-17 • UWFaith Assembly 2026 in Indianapolis see above
June 2 • UWFaith Co-Sponsored Voices of Justice lunch @ Annual Conference
July 16-18 • HTC Mission u 2026! more info

Click for how to submit your events.

• BLOGS - Soul Care and Member Musings - read them anytime. Send your thoughts & perspectives to news@uwfaithhtc.org

• Local Officer Training - Recordings available with guidelines, ideas, best practices

• 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!

• Our website calendar is kept up-to-date and always available to confirm dates, details, and locations.

• District information - each District has a webpage that lists District officers, their contact information, District events and updates. Local officers: ask for support as needed from your District counterparts and keep in touch!

• 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.

-- Check out the new resources for Creation Care here, including Bible verses, ways you can combat climate change, devotional, FAQ's, podcast and more!

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.