I love the warmer weather of May! The flowers help the world seem happier. But then news of a mass shooting - this time close to home - shocks and saddens me. I'm praying! What more can any of us do?

Wendy Campbell, 2023 NTC United Women in Faith President

What can you do about Gun Violence?

Change is a slow arc with progress made in small steps. If you are concerned about the consequence of semi-automatic rifles let your elected officials know.

The Uvalde Bill to raise the age for an individual to buy a semi-automatic rifle legally is being discussed this week in Austin. Call your representatives today and let them know how you feel. It will take about 2 minutes. Details on how to make that call.

INTERGENERATIONAL EVENT

Soul Care Saturday:

Walking in Wisdom & Love

May 20th  9 am - 3 pm

REGISTER NOW for this activity-based day apart for connecting, spiritual nourishment and joy! This Soul Care retreat is an intergenerational event, so invite your mother, daughters, nieces, granddaughters, and friends to join us! All women 12 years and older are welcome. Together we'll experience a wisdom walk, painting, poetry, worship, meditation and sisterhood. Lunch and a swag bag are included. The Rev. Sarah Boyette will lead our worship.

Childcare is provided -- request it in your registration by Thursday, May 18th.

Click to register now. $15 registration includes lunch & swag bag.

Download the flyer here.

LOCATION: First UMC Plano, 3160 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX 75074

ANNOUNCING

UWF T-Shirts for Sale!

Order yours now! T-shirts are available in black or light blue soft, 100% cotton. Both are offered in standard unisex style.

Make your order now and it's possible to have them ready for pick-up at Soul Care Saturday! Production starts when we get 50 t-shirts ordered so do it now -- and encourage your friends to order now too!

Also available: UWF logo pins, and vinyl stickers for laptops, water bottles & more!

METRO BOOK CLUB

THE LAND IS NOT EMPTY

By Sarah Augustine

Friday, May 12th 1 - 2 pm

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Read this short, easy to read book with lots of challenging information and add one more to your Reading Program list! Be ready for a good discussion with Ruth Bowen, Conference Social Action Coordinator, leading the conversation on this month's selection. Click on the book cover image for the zoom link and put it on your calendar for May 12th.

This Metro Book Club features books from the Reading Program and came together during the pandemic. Everyone is invited. Join when the book interests you. Participants take turns leading the discussion. Questions? Contact Jo Biggerstaff.

VOICES FROM THE FIELD

LIVING THE DREAM

with Regional Missionaries

Tuesday, May 16th 9 am Virtual on Zoom

With optional breakout session

Learn more about the tremendous impact the international work of United Women in Faith has had on lives of thousands of women and families around the world.

Meet four United Women in Faith Regional Missionaries (shown below). This is an opportunity to be part of a discussion to engage, connect, and grow as they share stories of faith and resilience against all odds.

Register now to learn what motivates our Missionaries to work with women and their communities in Africa and Latin America.

Missionary Finda Quiwa will be in N Texas September 16-30! Request her to visit your church personally to preach, lead in worship on Sunday or midweek, talk to a UWF group, Sunday School class, or other gathering. Click to learn more, request a visit, or volunteer to help welcome Finda to North Texas!

We've added new program ideas! Check out those listed on our website under the RESOURCES tab and keep checking back for new additions. You'll find new and different programs for you to offer and interest your group. There is also a link to the new UWF e-Store full of ideas to download.

While you are on the website, check out the calendar. Many events are listed that may be of interest to you and you are welcome to attend. Visit programs that intrigue you and be inspired. Reply to this email to send info about your local events to us and you can inspire others.

• Story of Plastic - Saturday, June 10th Metro Social Action event at Walnut Hill Church in Dallas.
• Mission u 1-night Retreat - July 14 & 15, 4 pm Friday - 5 pm Saturday; at UT-Dallas. $100 includes lodging & meals. Registration in late May.
• Mission u on Zoom - in July. Registration in late May.
• East District Annual Mtg. - Sept. 16th
• Metro District Annual Mtg. - Sept. 23rd
• North Central Annual Mtg. - Sept. 30th
• Conference UWF Annual Mtg - October 21st at FUMC-Dallas

As you plan your local group programs and events, check out the Conference UWF calendar. You can trust the information to be up-to-date!

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We look forward to engaging with you!