POSTCARD FROM MISSION u RETREAT:

Greetings from UT-D! We had a great time together. Loved the study book: "Welcome Home " about drawing closer to God and one another. What a great experience! I enjoyed the fellowship most. More attended the retreat this year, including 15 first-timers. If you couldn't come you can still register for the evening or lunchtime Mission u options and feel the Kin-dom among you!

Click to see Retreat photo album. Send your pictures to share to Becky Baird.

PICTURED; Natalie Garry, Dean; Rev. Rosedanny Ortiz, Worship Leader; and Study Leaders Rev. Christian Hardy, Rev. Gracie Millard, and Rev. Danielle Kim

In 2025 the United Women in Faith of North Texas + Central Texas + Northwest Texas will join together to be the new HORIZON TEXAS CONFERENCE. Learn more about unification here. Mark your calendar for Saturday, Nov. 9th. and plan to celebrate our historic first annual meeting in Abilene, TX!

Wondering what Conference Unification will mean for your group? Join us on Zoom for a Listening Session, no registration needed.

• Thursday, 7/25 @ 7 pm

• Saturday, July 27 @ 10 am

Choose the session that works for you. Both will use this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89465932003?pwd=aGZSYVdCVklPZTJYVXBveDJVWU9Jdz09

Register for Mission u on Zoom: an inspiring study with worship and fellowship. Evening and Lunchtime Virtual sessions are available. All are welcome and no church membership is required. Click for full information including dates, pricing, study book details and Study Leader bio.

SCHOLARSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE: CLICK TO APPLY!

DALLAS MORNING NEWS: (7/18/24) "Texas is the second to worst state in the country to be a woman with health issues, according to new findings from the Commonwealth Fund, a research foundation dedicated to improving health care."

We chose Abide for our '24 Mission Project because they are improving the disparities in maternal health here in our North Texas community.

How can you and your group help?

• 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.
• 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. Shop online or bring items to a fall Annual Mtg.

Full information, lists & donation form on our website.

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)

As women of faith we need to be aware of and knowledgeable about legislative budget issues that impact women, children and youth in our communities. Issues and decisions that elevate selfish greed over the needs of all humanity, especially those on the margins. Read more to learn what’s at stake when we don’t stand up and speak out.

"VIDAS ROBODAS"

THE STOLEN LIVES PROJECT

Groups across Texas are adding names of gun violence victims with age and date of their death on T-shirts. These shirts are a powerful representation of those lives in their community cut short by gun violence. Too many victims! Your can customize T-shirts like the UWFaith group* above. Send us your pictures!

This is a great hands-on mission activity. Shirts can be displayed this fall locally and then be part of the display in Austin for the 2025 legislative session. More info here.

Questions? Contact UWFaith member Katie Clark.

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

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.

Please contact Annette Cullors to sign up today.

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

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. 



JULY ACTIVITY: Creation Justice Movement is preparing a letter to area bishops as they address Creation Care items recently passed at General Conference. The letter references UWF's Just Energy for All. Read the letter and consider adding your name to Appendix B. Ask Elizabeth below to add your name to the letter.  

Contact Elizabeth McCormick, SCJ Mission Advocate

2024 ANNUAL REPORTS

The 2024 annual reports are very user-friendly, easy to complete and submit online. Plan to meet soon with your leadership team to complete these forms together. It won't take long! All local groups should submit the Annual Reports.

REPORTS ARE DUE ON AUGUST 15th

NOTE: If you need a paper form, contact your District President.

UWFaith READING PROGRAM

There is still time to finish your list! Did you know that podcasts, movies and attending Mission u count in the Reading Program? Check out the many options to participate here.Questions? contact Dr. Dana Jobe.

2024 Reporting Period: 9/1/2023 – 8/31/2024

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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