UWF IN THE NEWS!!

Last week while some of us were encouraging friends and neighbors to write letters, others were calling their state representatives in Austin, and others were taking a stand - literally! Denton Record Chronicle and Fort Worth newspapers pictured United Women in Faith in peaceful protests by legislators offices. Working with people of faith across the state, Texas Impact has encouraged them to live their faith values and let their elected officials know they value public schools for all children, not vouchers for a few. The Ft. Worth Telegram reported "Since the beginning of October, the Austin-based organization has gathered letters from about 4,000 Texans calling on lawmakers to vote the voucher proposal down." Several protests were made across the state.

I'm thankful for United Women in Faith and all my UWF sisters for their love in action on behalf of women, children and youth here in Texas and around the world. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!

Wendy Campbell, 2023 NTC United Women in Faith President

Celebrate and Learn!

Celebrate Native American Heritage month by learning more about the culture, heritage, tradition, contributions, strength, and pride of Native people. 

It's a good time to not just acknowledge Native Americans, but to learn more about our collective true history. Check out the many resources on our website - including the Real Story of the First Thanksgiving.

LOVE, JUSTICE, SERVICE

Home Missioners in Ministry

Tuesday, Dec. 5th, 6:30 pm CST - zoom

Find out more about the work of local Jonah Ballesteros and others! Jonah is the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Program Specialist for Richardson Independent School District and living his lifetime call as a Home Missioner, an initiative administered by United Women in Faith. Our giving makes this ministry, and many others, possible to improve the lives of women, children and youth in our neighborhoods and around the world! Click to register.

Christmas Tea & Silent Auction

Saturday, Dec. 2nd, 1 - 3 pm

Plan to enjoy the tea and shop at the enormous silent auction! 100% of auction proceeds benefit UWF mission projects. Child care available. Click for flyer.

$15 for ages 4 & up; $5 for 3 and under

Click to Buy Tickets by Nov. 28. .

FUMC Plano, 3160 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX

Auxiliary Christmas Party

Thursday, Dec. 7th, 10 am

RSVP by Friday, Dec. 1 -- No Charge!

Featuring:

- Christmas Feast catered by Methodist Dallas

- The Ensemble from St. Luke "Community UMC

Plan to bring a guest. Make your reservations by emailing Phyllis Cummins or calling Jane Morris.

LOCATION: Hitt Auditorium, Methodist Dallas Med Ctr, 1441 N Beckley Ave, Dallas

Bring small gifts for children at the Genesis Women's Shelter like story books, activity or coloring books, crayons, hair bows / ties, children's socks....

or

Baby Christmas Caps are still needed in sizes for a golf ball, a tennis ball or an orange. Contact Joyce Whiteley if you have questions about these.

PRICING GOES UP DECEMBER 1st

South Central Jurisdiction

Quadrennial Gathering Event

June 21 - 23, 2024 in St. Louis, Missouri

GET TOGETHER with UWF sisters next June in St. Louis! You’ll find inspiring worships, engaging workshops, riveting and motivating speakers, and renewing soul care.

Click to apply for Scholarship Deadline midnight 11/25.

FEEL the joy - NURTURE our souls - DEEPEN our relationship with God -

EXPLORE the power of love to make a difference

 Register now for the early discount!

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

PRICING GOES UP DECEMBER 13th

United Women in Faith's

2024 Texas Legislative Event

January 28 - 30, 2024 in Austin or Virtual

Join women of faith from across Texas to learn about issues of concern impacting our communities from experts in Austin. Once we understand the issues we learn how to effectively contact our elected officials to boldly advocate for justice.

Women from all over Texas participate and there is no church membership requirement. Invite your interested friends!

Register now for the early discount!

Your donation of any amount will help a first-timer attend the powerful annual United Women in Faith's Texas Legislative Event. Donate here.

$175 pays for early registration

$130 pays for 2 nights in shared hotel room

$30 pays for gas 1-way to Austin

Together we learn about issues and

how we can boldly advocate for justice!

Mission takes money, of course!

It's our responsibility to support what we, as United Women in Faith, have already committed to missions around the world. Our donations and funds raised work to make mission happen -- to become the love in action that is changing the world!

We have a new section on our website: TREASURY TIPS. Check it out now about your local group's budget and any end-of-year-funds.

Contact your District Treasurer with specific questions. Send your general questions to be answered with a future TREASURY TIP!

More 2023 Mission Project donations? It's not too late!

If you have checks for MMIWG, contact Lela Luxen, Conference Treasurer, or items for Good Neighbor Settlement House, contact Joyce Whiteley, E & I Coordinator.

Full information about both projects is on our website HERE.

• New UWF Officer Training (all levels) Sat., January 20th
• NTC UWF Racial Justice event: Disparities in Maternal Health -- February 24, 2024 at Hamilton Park UMC

Find more information and more events on our website Conference calendar.

Planning a special event or fundraiser? Check out how we can promote your event.

Our website is full of ideas for you!

• New mission opportunities and program ideas for you! Check on the RESOURCES tab on our website for new ideas for your large or small group. Send us your ideas to share them with others.
• Local Missions Local Missions That Need You! This section has new volunteer opportunities for individuals or groups.
• "All We've Done Together" - Check out the 2 pages listing who UWF of N Texas have supported, where we donated items, and many, many examples of activities and events we organized, presented and attended in the past year. WOW.

Connect to & follow our accounts and share!

We look forward to engaging with you!