Ever wonder if you are making a difference? Don't get discouraged - you don't have to do it all! Every little bit of love in action or advocating for others makes a difference! So open your heart and listen for your call. Be inspired, comforted and emboldened by the Spirit and other UWF acting boldly for justice. Do that and you'll be making this world a better place.

Wendy Campbell, 2023 NTC United Women in Faith President

Are you considering UWF leadership?

Are you looking for a way to make a difference?

Have others suggested you take an office?

There are all sorts of opportunities at all levels. Contact N TX Conf. Nominations chair, Rosie Taylor, to talk about ways you can share your talents and skills. Or explore your calling with officers on the local or District level.

2024 Racial Justice Project(s)

Step up to Racial Justice - or just learn more about Racial Justice. We have the opportunity to request grant money to help us create a 2024 Charter for Racial Justice project with impact. What are your ideas for an advocacy project, antiracist education or training, or activity for our North Texas community?

Help us THINK BIG! Send your name or your idea to Charter for Racial Justice committee.

DELTA COUNTY UWF GROUP

The Delta Unit of United Women in Faith in the East District is known for their hospitality and mission work. It's no wonder, because it is welcoming each other that unites them, not a common church.

The unit was created in 2006 with women from three different churches in Delta County. Now led by Dolores Jackson, the group is made up of women from the Methodist churches of Enloe, Charleston and Cooper. This active group meets monthly. The meeting location rotates between the three churches. Child Welfare and the Hope House are the focus of their local mission participation.

Did you know that women don't have to belong to your church to be a part of your UWF group? In fact, women don't even need to be Methodists -- and never have! UWF welcomes ALL women in faith to participate. Women join to put love into action to change the world!



Local Groups' Annual Reports

Thank you for submitting reports!

About 80% of our Local Units have submitted their annual reports. Now district teams are compiling the information now to get ready for the District Annual Meetings in September (see the calendar dates).

Has your local unit completed yours? If not, contact your District President. Whatever your situation, she will help. There are several ways to make your report: Click for Online form or download paper form HERE. Or reply to this email with your contact info and someone will call you to help.

DONE THE NATIONAL SURVEY?

This Local Unit Survey is easy to complete online once you've done the Annual Report (above). National needs your input to help guide this organization, so CLICK to take the survey by Aug. 30th!

DALLAS BETHLEHEM CENTER

NEW! Client Choice Food Pantry

& Family Dinners

Dallas Bethlehem Center is proud to launch their new client-choice food pantry. Moving away from a boxed, one-day-a-week distribution model allows DBC to begin building relationships with each neighbor who enters their doors. Along with this new pantry model, DBC is also hosting two Free Family Dinners each week. Many children in South Dallas go to bed hungry each night, so DBC is providing warm, healthy and hearty meals to residents of the 75215 and 75210 zip codes. 

Volunteers are needed to help the food pantry and Family Dinners! Pantry hours now include both day-time and evening shopping times: Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5pm to 7pm; and Thursdays from 9am to 3pm. Please contact Annette to volunteer.

Two mission projects have been chosen for 2023 -- both do very important mission work! Choose the kind of mission support for your September meetings that works for your group:

    1) Collect items & bring a completed form for Good Neighbor Settlement House in Brownsville, TX, and/or

    2) Send financial support to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG).

Complete information about both missions is on our website HERE along with how to support them. Plan to bring your collected items/checks to District annual meetings in September and/or the Conference Annual meeting in October.

RECYCLE OLD ELECTRONICS!

Saturday, September 16th, 8 am - noon



Now is the time to gather up all the unused, outdated and non-working electronics you may have hiding in your garage, closets or attic. Check out the list of accepted items, then start setting your items aside! Tell your neighbors & friends - the more to recycle the better.

LOCATION: 9200 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75220. A project of the Bold Women of Lovers Lane.

Burn the Candle to honor or memorialize someone important to you, your group or congregation. 

Your dedication will be published in this year's Annual Meeting Program book AND give to make United Women in Faith missions happen around the world. Forms and payment must be received by 9/30/23 to be included in the 2023 Conference Annual Mtg Program book. Click now to make your gift and submit your dedication.

• Missionary Finda's Visit - Sept. 16 - 30 Invite her to your group!
• East District Annual Mtg. - Sept. 16th
• Electronic Recycling - Sept. 16th in Dallas. Start to gather your items!
• Metro District Annual Mtg. - Sept. 23rd
• North Central Annual Mtg. - Sept. 30th
• UWF Day @ WRCC - lunch, tour & updates - October 12
• 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!

Our website is full of ideas for you to use!

• New program ideas are added weekly! Check on our website under the RESOURCES tab for new and different ideas for your large or small group. Send your great ideas to us so we can share them with others.
• Invite Missionary Finda Quiwa to your group or church - A few days left!
• Local Missions Local Missions That Need Your Help Now! Need Your Help Now! This new section lists new volunteer opportunities for individuals or groups.
• Check out the calendar! There are many events listed that may interest you! Send your local event info to us and you can inspire others.
• 2023 Annual Mission Projects

Move4Mission in your UWF T-shirt!

Still Available: Light Blue or Black unisex sized T-shirts and a Light Blue women's trim fit (just 1 in Large left)

Order yours now! We are are selling these custom t-shirts to members across the country!

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