ARE YOU WONDERING. . . What is so great about Mission u? Why should I go? Because it's the best of UWFaith! We gather to learn - not only from the book, but also from each other. We become aware of ways we can make a difference, and we are inspired. It's great fun to meet new women that share your values and have fun! Pat Jett, FUMC Plano member, says, “I heard about Mission u for years. After attending the first time, I’ll never miss it again!” Me too, Pat! By popular demand, we increased the Retreat capacity this year. Register now for the Retreat or Virtual sessions, along with women from across North Texas and other conferences, Methodists and non-Methodists, young and old! No church membership required! And scholarships are available! Wendy Campbell, President, NTC United Women in Faith

HELP WANTED: GUITARIST TO PLAY OLD FAVORITES AT RETREAT! Email Wendy

RETREAT IS JUST TWO WEEKS AWAY!

All are welcome! Register for Mission u NOW! Come together to study, worship, and have fun! You've got options: a 2-day Retreat, evening or lunchtime virtual sessions. Young clergywomen will be Study Leaders in all formats. 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

LAST CHANCE! We've made our final order and have a few available online too. See shirt fronts and backs when you order online now.

You can order other UWFaith swag too!

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.

Items are needed on or before August 10^th. Please contact Annette Cullors to sign up today – Annette.cullors@dallasbethlehemcenter.org.

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

SCJ UWF Quadrennial Event Photos

Click to join My PhotoCircle Album! You can then download the PhotoCircle app to see about 500 photos and see all went on in St. Louis! Please share your photos too!

Pictured: NTC Members DeDe and Sakari Spivey with their new friends from the SCJ Liturgical Dancing group!

This grassroots movement connects and supports groups in the work of creation care, justice and regeneration. It connects United Women in Faith, EarthKeepers, Church and Society, and anyone else interested. Creation Justice Movement is a place to learn, connect, and move forward in caring for God's creation. 

JULY ACTIVITY: The SCJ (our area) Creation Justice Movement is preparing a letter to the SCJ bishops as they address Creation Care items recently passed at General Conference. The letter references UWF's Just Energy for All. All are welcome to read the letter and add their name as a resource in Appendix B. It would be amazing to see many of our UWF sisters on this list! We know UWFaith know how to make things happen! Please review the letter and consider signing.  

For more info: Elizabeth McCormick, SCJ Mission Advocate

GOT QUESTIONS? WE'VE GOT 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. We will gather together on Saturday, Nov. 9th, in Abilene, TX. Plan to be there for our historic first event as Horizon TX United Women in Faith! Questions? Click for answers to your Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Wendy with your ideas or offer to help with Unification efforts.

ABIDE WOMEN'S HEALTH SERVICES

Abide is the '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.

Full information, lists & donation form on our website.

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

2024 ANNUAL REPORTS

The new annual reports are very user-friendly, easy to complete and submit online. Schedule a meeting with your leadership team in late July / early August to fill out these forms together. All local groups should complete the Annual Reports. It won't take long!

REPORTS ARE DUE ON AUGUST 15th

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. This interfaith project can be done at any house of worship. Now is the time to talk about it with administrations to schedule it for fall. More info here.

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

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

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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