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2026 Mission u
Experiencing Emmanuel
Thursday - Saturday, July 16 - 18
Join us for this year's Mission u -- a transformative educational program that focuses on Experiencing “God is with us.” Make new friends from all over our new conference as you feed your soul with meaningful worship, inspiring lessons brought by engaging study leaders, mission projects and fun activities! It’s more than a Bible study, think of it as Vacation Bible School for grown-ups!
| 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 available on Amazon | | |
2nd FRIDAY BOOK CLUB
God’s Ghostwriters: Enslaved Christians And The Making Of The Bible, by Candida Moss
Friday, May 8th at 1 pm
This book is filled with profound revelations both for what it means to be a Christian and for how we read individual texts themselves, God’s Ghostwriters is a groundbreaking and rigorously researched book about how enslaved people shaped the Bible, and with it all of Christianity. On the UWFaith Reading List, this is categorized as Social Action - 2026. UWFaith member Sandy Haley will lead the discussion this month.
Please join us for a lively discussion and fellowship this Friday, May 8 at 1pm on Zoom. You are welcome to join us whether you've read the book or not.
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Still Dreaming You Could Go to Assembly?
May 15 - 17 in Indianapolis
We have one more registration available! Someone can't go but she can transform her registration to you, no charge. Interested? Contact us quick!
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3rd MONDAY BOOK CLUB
The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide For Trying Times
Monday, May 18th 6:30 - 7:30pm on Zoom
In a world that seems so troubled, how do we hold on to hope? This book explores the concept of hope in the face of global challenges like climate change, poverty, and conflict.
All are welcome! Led by HTC Resource Coordinator, Caye Felton, the goal is to read books from the 5 categories on the UWFaith Reading Program. This one is in the Leadership Development category. Email Caye Felton for the Zoom link.
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ACTION ALERT:
Urge Your Representative to Pass the Momnibus Act
With most maternal deaths preventable and Black women facing disproportionate risk, passing the Momnibus Act is essential to advancing health equity and saving lives.
Motherhood is sacred, of course. However, the United States continues to hold the highest rate of maternal mortality among any industrialized country. With most maternal deaths preventable and Black women facing disproportionate risk, passing the Momnibus Act is essential to advancing health equity and saving lives. Click to learn more and easily advocate.
| | UWFaith @ Annual Conference | UWFaith Co-Sponsors Lunch | |
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 AC to join us -- men and women, members and guests! ALMOST SOLD OUT! Register now!
Sponsored by United Women in Faith, • Church & Society, and • Methodist Federation for Social Action of the Horizon Texas Conference.
LOCATION: Same as Annual Conference, in Wichita Falls Multi-Purpose Event Center
| | UWFaith Promo Table Needs You! | Along with other ministries and vendors, we'll have a table at Annual Conference (June 1, 2, & 3) to promote involvement in UWFaith. We'll have collateral and table displays for Mission u, Soul Care events, Mission Projects, and more. It's fun to be at AC and help UWFaith grow!! Will you help tell clergy and lay people about all we have going on? Please tell us when you can help. | UWFaith Info for Members Attending Annual Conference | | |
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.
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May 10 • Mother's Day
May 15-17 • UWFaith Assembly 2026 in Indianapolis see above
May 31 - June 3 • Annual Conference in Wichita Falls see above
June 2 • Voices of Justice lunch @ Annual Conference, Co-Sponsored by UWF
July 16-18 • HTC Mission u 2026! more info
Click for how to submit your events.
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• 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!
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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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