HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ELIZABETH FRANCIS!

She lives in Houston and turned 115 last Thursday. As the oldest living person in the US she attributes her longevity to her faith, and her secret to a long and happy life is "If the good Lord gave it to you, use it. Speak your mind and don't hold back." As a woman of faith myself, I want to use my voice to help make the world a better place. I'm thankful for United Women Faith because I learn so much and this supportive community of women encourages me to advocate boldly!

Wendy Campbell, President, NTC United Women in Faith

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. See Reading Program info below.

REPORTS ARE DUE ON AUGUST 15th

NOTE: Contact your District President for a paper form.

Register now for Lunchtime Mission u on Zoom! It's an inspiring study with worship and fellowship. Virtual Lunchtime sessions will begin at noon on Thursday, August 15th. THey'll meet weekly for 8 sessions. All are welcome and no church membership is required. Click for full information including dates, pricing, study book details and Study Leader bio. Scholarships available for Lunchtime sessions - apply today!

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

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.

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

"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.

OIMC Immersion Experience

October 2 - 6, 2024

The experience provides history, context, and unique perspective on Native peoples in The Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference and our involvement with The United Methodist Church. Native communities proudly share their traditions and culture throughout the event which will be held in the Oklahoma City area. Click for full information and application here.

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

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

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.

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 this unification here. Mark your calendar for Saturday, Nov. 9th. and plan to celebrate our historic first annual meeting with sisters in Abilene, TX!

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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