Whoops! We messed up! Mission u retreat registration was closed for about 36 hours. No need for cryin' - just try it again. We expanded capacity this year and have space for you in the Retreat that begins Friday morning. The evening virtual sessions starting on the 25th have a few spots left, as do the lunchtime sessions starting in August. Come for a spiritual recharge, great discussions, or for the fellowship and fun. I hope to see you!

Wendy Campbell, President, NTC United Women in Faith

REGISTER NOW!

Join us for inspiring study, worship, fellowship, and fun!

You've got options: a 2-day Retreat, Evening and Lunchtime Virtual sessions. Young clergywomen will be Study Leaders in all formats.

Click for full Info, pricing and Study Leader bios

SCHOLARSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE: CLICK TO APPLY!

All are welcome. No church membership required. Flyer

BACK TO SCHOOL ITEMS NEEDED

Dallas Bethlehem Center is collecting school supplies to support 350 low-income students in South Dallas. Give individually or make a collection with your small group, Sunday School class or any other group. Click the image to download the flyer with full list of items needed.

Or donate online so volunteers can buy what is needed most.

Items are needed on or before August 10^th. Please contact Annette Cullors to sign up today – Annette.cullors@dallasbethlehemcenter.org.

DELIVER BY AUG. 10th TO: DBC, 4410 Leland Ave., Dallas, TX, 75215

Have you heard? In 2025 we will be part of the new HORIZON TEXAS CONFERENCE. We'll be joining with the United Women in Faith in North Texas + Central Texas + Northwest Texas. Learn more about unification here, and mark your calendar for Saturday, Nov. 9th. Plan to join the celebration at our historic first annual meeting in Abilene, TX that day!

MORE QUESTIONS? Join us on Zoom in one of the upcoming Listening Sessions, no registration needed.

• Thursday, 7/25 @ 7 pm that's next week!

• Saturday, July 27 @ 10 am

Choose a session that works for you. All listening sessions will use this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89465932003?pwd=aGZSYVdCVklPZTJYVXBveDJVWU9Jdz09

Topics: What is the reason for "unification"? How will being in the Horizon Texas Conference affect us? What is the timeline? Bring your questions, too.

United Women in Faith Condemns the Supreme Court Decision Undermining Environmental Protections and Threatening Community Health. Read the press release, then urge your elected officials to strengthen environmental laws and regulations to protect community health which impacts us all.

UWFaith of North Texas sponsors. . .

North Texas Faith Votes on Sunday afternoon, August 18th. Learn how faith communities can strengthen civic engagement and voter turnout to improve our communities. You'll hear from county officials and election experts, and get practical information about ways to assist voters with mobility and other challenges. Bonus: seeing so many other community congregations involved will inspire you! No cost. Register here.

LOCATION: Temple Shalom, 6930 Alpha Rd in Dallas (Just north of LBJ on Hillcrest)

"VIDAS ROBOTAS"

THE STOLEN LIVES PROJECT

Groups from churches across Texas are putting the names of gun violence victims, their age and the date of their death on T-shirts to represent those in their community whose lives were stolen by gun violence. This is a powerful way to visualize the reality of too many victims. Your church or group can customize T-shirts like the UWFaith group* above.

This interfaith project makes a great hands-on mission activity. Display the shirts at your church this fall and then add your shirts to the display in Austin as the 2025 legislative session begins. More info here.

Contact UWFaith member Katie Clark if you have questions about how you or your church can be involved in this program.

*PICTURED ABOVE: ABIGAIL CIRCLE OF BOLD WOMEN OF LOVERS LANE, DALLAS.

Creation Justice Movement is a place to learn, connect, and move forward in caring for God's creation. This grassroots movement connects and supports groups in the work of creation care, justice and regeneration. It connects United Women in Faith, EarthKeepers, Church and Society, and anyone else. 

JULY ACTIVITY: The SCJ (our area) Creation Justice Movement is preparing a letter to the SCJ bishops as they address Creation Care items recently passed at General Conference. The letter references UWF's Just Energy for All. All are welcome to read the letter and add their name as a resource in Appendix B. It would be amazing to see many of our UWF sisters on this list! We know UWFaith know how to make things happen! Please review the letter. Want to add your name? Then click on Elizabeth's name below and ask her to add your name to the letter.  

For more info: Elizabeth McCormick, SCJ Mission Advocate

ABIDE WOMEN'S HEALTH SERVICES

Abide is the '24 Mission Project because it is improving the disparities in maternal health here in our North Texas community.

Ways you and your group can participate:

• Learn about Abide's mission, midwives and happy families with resources on our 2024 Mission Project webpage with your small group or on your own at home this summer.
• Help provide what Abide needs by shopping online or locally
• Create hand-made Baby Items: Could you crochet a baby hat?



Your support will help Abide reach more families and improve birth outcomes right here in the DFW area. Bring items to Mission u or a fall Annual Mtg.

Full information, lists & donation form on our website.

2024 ANNUAL REPORTS

The 2024 annual reports are very user-friendly, easy to complete and submit online. Schedule a meeting with your leadership team in late July / early August to fill out these forms together. All local groups should complete the Annual Reports. It won't take long! NOTE: Paper forms will be available soon.

REPORTS ARE DUE ON AUGUST 15th

2024 NORTH TEXAS TIMELINE

UWFaith READING PROGRAM

Did you know that podcasts, movies and attending Mission u count in the Reading Program? Check out the many options to participate here. Plan your summer reading to include some on the list to qualify. Contact Dr. Dana Jobe with your questions.

Happy Reading! 2024 Reporting Period: September 1, 2023 – August 31, 2024

Connect with Dallas Bethlehem Center and Wesley-Rankin Community Center! Each of these 'national mission institutions' are here in North Texas and have amazing, new programs meeting the needs of their communities. Request they speak to your UWF group or Sunday School class, or schedule a tour for your group to visit and see their mission up close. Schedule it now and for credit on your unit's annual report due in August. Click on name above for contact and more information.

CHECK OUR WEBSITE CALENDAR FOR MORE INFO ABOUT:

• Metro District Annual Mtg: - Saturday, Sept. 21
• N Central & East District Annual Mtgs: Saturday, October 5
• NTC UWF Annual Meeting in Richardson, Saturday, October 19
• Horizon Texas Conference UWFaith Charter Event, Saturday, Nov. 9

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

See ideas for individuals or groups in the Volunteer Opportunities at Local Missions section on our website.

DISPARITIES IN MATERNAL HEALTH:

Click for program recording, speakers' slides, advocacy video, and a list of articles, websites, videos and more. MATERNAL HEALTH RESOURCES

PHOTO ALBUMS - See pics from recent events. Please send your photos to news@UWFNorthTexas.org.

LOCAL OFFICER TRAINING HANDOUTS

2024 handouts for all local officers are available in our website Resource section. Helpful Hints for: Presidents, Treasurers, VP-Programs, Social Action, Secretary, Spiritual Growth & Soul Care, Education & Interpretation, Membership Nurture & Outreach, Program Resources (clean presentation uploaded), Communications and the Committee on Nominations. Questions? Contact your District officer.

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