It's a joy to learn about all you are doing in your local groups! Each Annual Report that is submitted helps your officers get to know your group, the missions you impact and what interests you most. The impact your efforts make is obvious once you've completed the reports.

A local group president said "These [new Annual Report forms] were the easiest reporting I have done in years!" So thank you for the feedback and submitting your reports! And if you haven't yet submitted yours, please do it this week -- we're eager to get to know you better.

Wendy Campbell, President, NTC United Women in Faith

ANNUAL REPORTS DUE AUGUST 15

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

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

NOTE: Contact your District President for a paper form.

Register now for Lunchtime Mission u on Zoom! You'll be inspired by this interactive study, worship and the fellowship. Virtual Lunchtime sessions will begin at noon and last just one hour starting on Thursday, August 15th. The eight sessions will meet weekly. Click for full information including pricing, study book details and Study Leader bio. Everyone is welcome, no church membership required.

North Texas Faith Votes on Sunday afternoon, August 18th. Learn how faith communities can strengthen civic engagement and voter turnout to improve our communities. 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) Sponsored by United Women in Faith of North Texas

Common Concerns for Texas Women

It's time for Texans to talk about reproductive health policy -- but how does one start? Texas Impact has developed the Common Concerns program in collaboration with policy experts, physicians, attorneys, and legislators from both sides of the aisle. This is an opportunity for individuals and groups to have important and respectful conversations about concerns and values we share.

Are you ready to start the conversation? You may participate by leading a Listening Circle or joining a bipartisan discussion. Click to learn more.

EarthKeepers is a training and incubator program that provides a collaborative space to develop and grow environmental projects in your community. Topics include eco-theology, antiracism, community organizing and project planning. During training you wil plan a project. Trainings are twice each year: virtual and in person. Click for full info & application for October 2024 training.



EarthKeepers is a program of the Creation Justice Movement: a place to learn, connect, and move forward in caring for God's creation. Contact Elizabeth McCormick, SCJ Mission Advocate

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."

If you haven't already, please learn about Abide's mission, midwives and happy families with resources on our 2024 Mission Project webpage. You can do this with your small group or on your own. You can learn a lot in 15 minutes!

We chose Abide for our '24 Mission Project because they are improving the disparities in maternal health here in our North Texas community. Your support will help Abide reach more families and improve birth outcomes right here in the DFW area. You can

• Help provide what Abide needs by shopping online or locally
• Create hand-made Baby Items: Could you crochet a baby hat?



Bring your items to fall Annual Mtg. Lists & donation form on our website.

UWFaith READING PROGRAM

Keep reading! Once yo've turned in your list for 2023-4 you can get started on your list for next year! Check out the many options to participate like podcasts, movies and attending Mission u count Questions? contact Dr. Dana Jobe.

In 2025 the United Women in Faith of North Texas + Central Texas + Northwest Texas will join together to be the new HORIZON TEXAS CONFERENCE.

Our historic first annual meeting will be in Abilene, TX on Saturday, Nov. 9th! Make sure you have 11/9 on your calendar and consider making hotel reservations now. Click for more 'Unification' info.

SO DELIVER SUPPLIES THIS WEEK TO DBC!



Dallas Bethlehem Center will support 350 low-income students in South Dallas with school supplies. Deliver your items this week so they are ready. Click the image to download list of items needed or donate online so volunteers can buy what is needed most.

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

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

Click on the orange underlined links

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ideas for individuals or groups

DISPARITIES IN MATERNAL HEALTH resources -- slides, advocacy video, and a list of articles, websites, videos and more.

PHOTO ALBUMS - from recent events.

Please send your photos to news@UWFNorthTexas.org.

2024 LOCAL OFFICER TRAINING HANDOUTS with helpful hints!

Dallas Bethlehem Center

Wesley-Rankin Community Center!

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We look forward to engaging with you!