Happy Juneteenth! June 19th has been commemorated, primarily by Black Americans, with prayer events, families gathered around large meals and parades and festivals. Just three years ago Juneteenth became a federal holiday because of the perseverance of Opal Lee, a Black woman from Ft. Worth. Thank you, Opal! You inspire us! However, the struggle for equality and justice for everyone continues. Inequity persists. Let us all vow to resist evil, injustice and oppression wherever we encounter it. That's love in action and we can all make a difference.

Wendy Campbell, President, NTC United Women in Faith

Register for Mission u and join the fun! You've got options: a 2-day Retreat, evening and lunchtime virtual sessions. All options will have young clergywomen for Study Leaders. Scholarships are available.

Click for full Info and Study Leader bios

$15 Study book can be purchased during registration.

Invite your friends! Flyer to share

Thank you, Sheila!

HERE ARE THE ANSWERS -

We will become the HORIZON TEXAS CONFERENCE in 2025! Our sisterhood will grow to include United Women in Faith in North Texas + Central Texas + Northwest Texas to form a new Conference!

Questions? Click for answers to your Frequently Asked Questions

SEEKING NOMINATIONS NOW!

Committee on Nominations needs your input now for the 2025 new unified Conference Team, especially a Treasurer, a Historian and members for the new Nominations Committee. Deadline is June 24th. Suggest someone with gifts to share and help lead us into the future. Listen for your own call, maybe you are the one.

Click to submit your nomination online now!

COME BY DBC FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 28TH

SO MUCH IS NEW AT DBC! Come and learn more about the positive impact DBC is making in their neighborhood. Tour the updated facility and learn about their effective new programs like Grocery Connect, Family Dinners, Bethlehem Market, and more.

Click to download flyer with full info.

LOCATION: 4410 Leland Ave., Dallas, TX, 75215

BIG PARTY: Congratulations, Lou Leftwich! 100 on June 13th!

2024 Mission Project:

ABIDE WOMEN'S HEALTH SERVICES

We chose Abide for our '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



Your support will help Abide reach more families and improve birth outcomes right here in the DFW area. Plan to bring items to Mission u for collection.

Full information, lists & donation form on our website.

UWFAITH T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE

Order online now -- they are almost sold out! Wear yours often and certainly at Mission u and mission activities. Other UWFaith swag available too!

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

THE STOLEN LIVES PROJECT -

"VIDAS ROBOTAS"

Your church or group can participate in this DIY art installation that memorializes victims of gun violence. It is a powerful way to visualize the reality of too many victims of gun violence in our communities. More info here.

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

2024 ANNUAL REPORTS

Look at the new annual reports now for two reasons:

1- to help you plan programs & projects for the coming year!

2 - so you are ready to fill out the form in August!

This new form is very user-friendly and easy to complete and submit online. Schedule a meeting with your leadership team in late July / early August to fill out these forms together.

REPORTS ARE DUE ON AUGUST 15th

Connect with Dallas Bethlehem Center and Wesley-Rankin Community Center! Each of these 'national mission institutions' are local - in North Texas -- and have amazing, new programs meeting the needs of their communities. Have you heard about them? 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
• Inauguration of [new] Conference UWFaith on Nov. 9

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.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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

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We look forward to engaging with you!