The celebrations are about to start and Finda is on her way to see us! District officers are making final preparations to welcome you and share how well we have all done together. It is exciting whether you are helping host this party or invited to attend!

Our Love in Action has changed the world -- and it's important to acknowledge the impact that our UWF sisterhood has made! Bring a friend to celebrate with us. See you there!

Wendy Campbell, 2023 NTC United Women in Faith President

Gather with women in your district to hear Finda's stories of God's Love, for fellowship, and to celebrate all the mission you have done together the past year. Be inspired with new ideas. Awards, new officers and more await you. The DISTRICTS tab has info about your District, your officers and more.

Finda Quiwa is one of the six UWF Regional Missionaries. She has seen migrant workers from many countries and how vulnerable they were to injustices of sexism, racism and other inhuman treatment. Click to read Finda's bio here.

Click these links for details about your District's Annual Meeting:

• East District flyer
• Metro District registration and full info
• North Central information - see Calendar Sept. 30th

Support one or both mission projects chosen for 2023 -- both do very important mission work! Complete information about both missions is on our website HERE along with how to support them

    1) Collect items & bring a completed form for Good Neighbor Settlement House in Brownsville, TX, and/or

    2) Send financial support to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG).

Bring your collected items and/or checks to District annual meetings in September and/or the Conference Annual meeting in October.

OUR GOAL IS 300 MINUTES. . .

Who will you honor or memorialize?

Choose someone important to you, your group or congregation. 

Your dedication will be published in this year's Annual Meeting Program book AND provide money to make mission happen around the world. Forms and payment must be received by 9/30/23 to be included in the 2023 Conference Annual Mtg Program book. Click now to make your gift & submit your dedication.

A "Love Offering" is customarily given at our United Women in Faith District and Conference Annual Meetings. Each year it is decided what mission to designate to receive those specially given funds. 

At the NTC UWF Leadership Team meeting held on September 9, 2023, the Team voted to allocate the offerings collected at each of the 2023 NTC District Annual Meetings as follows:

• ½ will be designated for International Mission Code 3019240 (to honor Finda Quinwa) and
• ½ for Pledge to Mission (to benefit all UWF missions).

The donor always has the option to specifically designate their donation for another purpose.

Reminders for Local Presidents:

1- Attend your District's Annual Meeting!

Bring your officers and encourage all members to attend, celebrate and get new ideas from the sisterhood. All Annual Meetings are on Saturday mornings in September, starting this week.

2- Be sure your unit is participating in the 2023 Conference Mission Project! Your group can collect items or donate funds. Be sure to learn about the missions you choose to support. New resources for learning about MMIWG have been added and good for a circle meeting or on your own. Click to learn how to support our annual mission projects.

4- Please do the National Survey by Sept. 30th! All units need to be counted. This is easier to finish than the Annual Report that you sent to your District President. CLICK to take the survey now.

Tip: An "All Access Group" is a nontraditional group led by a Convener (not President with traditional officers) and has a flexible leadership structure. Email if you'd like to know more.

5 - Dedicate a Minute In Mission by Sept. 30th! Ask your leadership team and encourage all members to honor or memorialize a woman that positively impacted their life. See Burn A Candle info above.

EAST DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING. 9/16/23

9 am at Wesley Greenville UMC

Lunch provided.

Celebrate with the growing East District! Finda Quiwa, Regional Missionary, is bringing greetings from Africa and the message "God's Love Offers Opportunities to Improve Lives"

New units and new members will enjoy the fellowship and hospitality! Lunch is provided. Click for flyer with details.

RECYCLE OLD ELECTRONICS!

Saturday, September 16th, 8 am - noon



Bring all the unused, outdated and non-working electronics you may have hiding in your garage, closets or attic. Check out the list of accepted items, then start loading the car! Tell your neighbors & friends - the more to recycle the better.

LOCATION: 9200 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75220. A project of the Bold Women of Lovers Lane.

METRO DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING

Saved by Grace. . . Created for God's Work

Saturday morning, September 23rd

at Christ UMC in Farmer's Branch

Register now to celebrate with all your UWF friends in the Metro District! The featured speaker will be Finda Quiwa, Regional Missionary. Along with fellowship and celebration plan to help with the hands-on mission project for Good Neighbor Settlement House. We will help the mission in Brownsville welcome thousands of migrants. More details on registration page. Register now!

Plan to stay for the Bishop's visit at 2 pm to discuss what’s next for the NTC and the United Methodist Church. Lunch will be available if you stay.

NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT ANNUAL MTG

"Called to Love"

10 am at First UMC - The Colony

Sept. 30th - We will enjoy fellowship, worship, and celebrating all of the ways our UWF units have put love into action in 2022-2023! The featured speaker will be Finda Quiwa, Regional Missionary, with inspiration from Africa and the message: "Called to Love".

RESTORE HER Benefit Luncheon -

Oct. 2nd 11:30 am - 1 pm

BUY TICKETS BY SEPT. 19th!

Family Violence affects one in three women in Texas, and men too. Mimi Sterling, CEO, and Vanessa Baum, Dir of Prevention Education, at The Family Place will present training at the luncheon on how to identify the multiple types of abuse, what to do when you know about an abusive relationship, skills to model positive communication, and how to continue to be voices against violence in our community. Restoration Ministry works with a variety of agencies to connect people seeking safety and security with resources and services available in our community. Luncheon at Highland Park UMC. Click to buy your tickets today.

Save the date for the 28th annual Lovers Lane Marketplace November 11 & 12! Marketplace has a few vendor booths available for fun and unique vendors. Have a small business or Etsy Shop owner to refer? Encourage them to apply at Lovers Lane Marketplace. Proceeds benefit UWF missions.

• EAST District Annual Mtg. - Sept. 16th
• Electronic Recycling - Sept. 16th in Dallas -- Gather your items!
• RESTORE HER Benefit Luncheon - Buy tix by Sept 19, event Oct. 2
• METRO District Annual Mtg. - Sept. 23rd
• NORTH CENTRAL Annual Mtg. - Sept. 30th
• UWF Day @ WRCC - lunch, tour & updates - October 12
• Conference UWF Annual Mtg - October 21st at FUMC-Dallas

As you plan your local group programs and events, check out the Conference UWF calendar and send us your event info. There is lots going on!

Our website is full of ideas for you to use!

• New program ideas are added weekly! Check on the RESOURCES tab on our website for new ideas for your large or small group. New this week: Soul CareToolkit, annual project resources for MMIWG. Send us your ideas to share them with others.
• Invite Missionary Finda Quiwa to your group or church - few options left!
• Local Missions Local Missions That Need Your Help Now! Need Your Help Now! This section lists volunteer opportunities for individuals or groups.
• Check out the calendar! There are many events listed that may interest you! Send your local event info to us and you can inspire others.
• 2023 Annual Mission Projects - new ways to learn about MMIWG!

Light Blue or Black unisex sized T-shirts. UWF Logo stickers and pins are in stock and available now.

Order yours now! Wear your T-shirt whenever you Move4Mission! We are are selling these custom t-shirts to members across the country!

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