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ATTENTION LOCAL GROUP LEADERS:

All local groups should submit 2025 ANNUAL REPORTS now.

Don't be overwhelmed - these new forms are very user-friendly and easy to complete and submit online. They won't take long! 

We know that you are doing amazing things in local units! We depend on these reports to learn about your group - what you are doing and how we can best serve you. As a new Conference, we are still getting to know each other. The reports provide information we use for awards at our Annual Meetings that will be in the next few months.


Paper forms are available - but they are actually more work and take longer than submitting them online. If you aren't comfortable online ask someone else to work with you and complete them online OR contact your District President and she'll arrange to take your info over the phone.


REPORTS ARE DUE ON JANUARY 15th 
please get them in as soon as you can

MEMBERSHIP • FINANCIAL • MISSION TODAY • 
RACIAL JUSTICE • READING PROGRAM • UWFaith SUNDAY

Virtual Soul Care Mini-Retreat:

You are the Light of the World!
January 29th at either 10:00 am or 6:30 pm


Have you ever wondered the fullness of what Jesus meant when he told us we are the light of the world?

Come, join us for our first 2026 HTC UWFaith Mini Soul Care Retreat on Zoom on January 29th. Together we’ll explore LIGHT.


Register now for January 29th & more info

Questions/comments/concerns? Email Karen Kaigler-Walker.


Local UWF Officer Training

RECORDINGS NOW AVAILABLE!

Did you miss the virtual training for local officers? If so, they are now available online for you to watch and learn current guidelines, ideas, best practices and ways to involve more women in your local groups.

A short training video for each office is available along with handouts full of helpful info.

*LOCAL TREASURERS will be trained by their District Treasurer later this quarter.

Texas Legislative Event: 
Register Now to attend Virtually!
In-person attendance is at capacity!

Presented in partnership with UWFaith across Texas and Texas Impact, the virtual event includes two days of speakers, inspiration, and workshops to learn in-depth about the issues and how to advocate effectively. 
Register to attend virtually now!

Sunday & Monday, January 25 & 26

NEW! Satellite Legislative 1-Day event - in-person on Monday, January 26th

9 am - 4 pm at the Denton Wesley Foundation. Download flyer. 
Students and community members of all ages and genders are welcome to join this event that includes livestream of the Austin event, a special live speaker and discussion focusing on higher education issues. 
Register for Satellite Legislative 1-Day event


Join with others who are ready to put their faith into action! 

VIRTUAL Laity Training Day

Sunday, Feb. 1. 2:30 - 4:30 pm

Laity Training Day is a FREE virtual training designed for those serving on UMC Church committees, as well as anyone interested in understanding how these boards and leadership roles support the work of the church.

Participants will hear from our Co-Conference Lay Leaders, including UWFaith member Dr. Mary Nickson, and Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr., and will have the opportunity to attend breakout sessions focused on specific boards or leadership areas, so you can return to your church informed, confident, and equipped.

Click to register.

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

January 15 • Local Unit Annual Reports due - forms are all available online

January 25-27, 2026 • Texas Legislative Event "Hope: Action & Accountability" in Austin; see above

January 29 • Soul Care Mini-Retreat full info & registration

February 1 • HTC UMC Laity Training Day more info & registration

February 7 • Metro West District Annual Mtg. 9:30 am more info coming soon

February 21 • Metro East District Annual Mtg more info coming soon
February 21 • Metro North District Annual Mtg. more info coming soon

February 21 • Mid-South District Annual Mtg 9 am more info coming soon

February 21 • South District Annual Mtg in Killeen @ 9 am more info coming soon


March 7, 2026 • HTC UWFaith Annual Meeting in Dallas more info coming soon

May 15-17, 2026 - Assembly 2026 in Indianapolis. see below

Click for how to submit your events.

ASSEMBLY 2026 in Indianapolis

May 15 - 17, 2026

The keynote speakers for this quadrennial event will be: 

• Stacey Abrams (voting rights advocate, political leader, and bestselling author)

• Rev. Carolyn Abrams (Stacey's mom & retired United Methodist clergywoman)

Register online: www.uwfaith.org/assembly

Then reserve your hotel room in our CONFERENCE BLOCK at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown with an enclosed walkway to the convention center. Book by phone (317.262.8191) or online.

QUESTIONS?  Click to Contact: Julie Noel, our Conference Assembly Liaison 

1. Give a minute. . . or several minutes, 
   to “Burn the Candle” in honor or memory of someone special to you or your group. Remember a special occasion or a woman who encouraged your involvement. Donate a minute for $25.

Be a part of keeping it burning the candle for 400 minutes at our 1st Horizon TX Conference Annual Meeting on March 7th. Each minute you buy represents the cost of 1 minute of all UWFaith global mission services in the past year. 

Use the form online at UWFaithHTC.org/candle-26 or print out a form and send your completed forms with payment to your local or district Treasurer.

Your honorariums will help fund UWFaith's vital, transformative mission work with women, children and youth in the US and around the world.

Adopt-a-Girl at the Center now! It costs just $50 / month to provide the basic needs for each girl: room & board, school fees, medical care, and insurance. The Center needs sponsors for just a few more girls. Sponsors will be periodically updated on life at the JS Center.

$50 a month or $600 for a year.
 The Jerri Savuto Center for Girls is now a 501(c)3 so your gift will be tax deductible.

Adopt or donate here. Questions? Contact Joyce Whiteley

Books on 2026 Reading Program!

Add some of the new books chosen for the UWFaith Reading Program to your list! There are many new selections in these categories - something for everyone!

• Education for Mission

• Leadership Development

• Nurturing for Community 

• Social Action • Spiritual Growth

Download the 2026 catalog, which lists movies, videos and podcasts too!
Books are available from UWFaith or your favorite bookstore.

2026 UWFaith Bundle


Get the 2026 Daily Prayer Guide and Program Resource together and save!
The Daily Prayer Guide is a devotional companion that includes daily lectionary Scripture reading, advocacy day reminders, prayers and mission personnel reflections as well as pictures from mission personnel.  

The Program Resource contains monthly programs for your group, and includes Scripture study, and activities.

Order them separately or together Bundle price of $28.00 (Full value = $34.98).

Bundle price is only good through December, so order now!

• 2025 / 2026 Conference Calendar explained - see FAQ's

• Soul Care blogs - read Karen's thoughtful messages anytime

• Member Musings blog - send your thoughts/perspectives to news@uwfaithhtc.org

• 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.