It's tradition! Family Reunions tend to be in the summer. Our sisterhood gathers and celebrates each fall at our District and Conference Annual Celebrations / Meetings.

This fall seems extra busy because we've got an extra party on the calendar: our North Texas Annual Celebration on Oct. 19th AND the inaugural event of our new Horizon Texas Conference on Nov. 9th! What a party that will be!

Think of Nov. 9th as a family wedding - because we are going to be celebrating our families coming together as one. You wouldn't skip a family wedding, would you? We're looking forward to celebrating and reminiscing with you in October and introducing you to the new family members in November, so please register now! The links are below!

Wendy Campbell, President, NTC United Women in Faith

NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING:

Entering a New Season of Mission with Faith, Joy, and Love!

Saturday, October 5th,

9 am - 1 pm

Guest Speaker: Rev. Danielle Kim

Fellowship. awards, new officers and more await you. Bring items for Abide, our Annual Mission Project, with you. Box Lunch (optional) $15



PLEASE REGISTER: we'd love to know you are coming!

LOCATION: First United Methodist Church - Coppell, 420 S Heartz Rd, Coppell, TX

EAST DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING & CELEBRATION

They Will Know We are Christians By Our Love

Saturday, October 5th

9 am - noon

Guest Speaker: Becky Stegmann, Wesley-Rankin Community Center

Join us for Worship, Awards, Meeting, Election, and Complimentary Lunch. Bring Annual Mission Project items for Abide with you. Plan on Love Offerings for both Abide and Wesley-Rankin. Complimentary Lunch done at noon. Click for full information and flyer

Questions? Contact Betsy Sterkel



PLEASE REGISTER - we'd love to know you are coming!

LOCATION: Lone Oak UMC, 218 Main St., Lone Oak, TX

"LAST" NORTH TEXAS ANNUAL MEETING:

Celebrating Our Impact Over the Years! Stories - Inspiration - Fellowship - Awards - Lunch

Saturday, October 19th, 9 am - 1 pm

Featuring Guest Speaker: Mary Brooke Casad, Author, UMC Historian

2024 Mission Project Update: Cessilye Smith, Founder & CEO, Abide Women's Health Services

It's a party!! Register now to celebrate all that we have done in the past 100+ years to impact our community. What mission project, activity or event do you remember? How did it impact you? Please share your stories and send historical pictures to Wendy at info@uwfnorthTexas.org

Click for FULL INFO & REGISTRATION

LOCATION: First UMC-Richardson, 503 N Central Expy, Richardson

* Last NTC Annual Mtg because we will be Horizon Texas Conference in 2025!

HONOR THE SPECIAL PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE . . . by donating to the Burning of the Candle to be celebrated at our Conference Annual Celebration gathering on October 19th. Honor those women who have mentored and loved you over the years. Show your love and support for your friends and those you are mentoring.

Click to give a gift of $20 to Burn the Candle in memory or honor of someone special you will be helping the North Texas Conference meet our pledge to mission. Your gift will be printed in the historic Last Annual meeting program book that can be shared with those you have honored.

Abide is 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. Participate by

Help provide what Abide needs by making a financial gift, shopping on their Amazon Wish List or locally or check the website for what else is needed.

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

HAVE YOU HAD A LOOK YET? 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!

HORIZON TEXAS CONFERENCE UWFaith INAUGURAL EVENT: Saturday, November 9th, 10 am - 2 pm

McMurry University in Abilene, TX

Keynote Speaker: Sally Vonner, UWFaith CEO

Election of New Conference Officer Team Special UWFaith Swag, Displays, and more!

Be in the room where it happens. Support your friends on the new officer slate. Make it a road trip adding in other fun activities, or carpool and make it a day trip. You don't want to miss it!

REGISTER NOW!

Visit the new UWFaithHTC.org website to learn more.

Lord's Acre POP UP Sale!

Friday, Oct. 11: Early Entry $10 4-6 pm

Saturday, Oct. 12: 8 am - 5 pm

Shop for gently used furniture, clothing, home decor, children's items, jewelry & more. They'll have hamburgers & hotdogs on Saturday. Proceeds go to UWF supported missions for children & women.

Location: Ridgewood Park UMC, 6445 Lovers Lane

COMMON CONCERNS: Listening Circle

Tuesday, October 23rd 6:30 - 8 pm

The debate around reproductive policy in Texas is complex, and you are invited to engage in this important conversation. This is an opportunity for all viewpoints to be heard and respected while exploring shared concerns and potential policy solutions. Developed in partnership with Texas Impact with insights from policy experts, physicians, attorneys, and legislators across the political spectrum. Register to join this critical dialogue. Register for childcare by October 18th.

TASTE OF WEST DALLAS

Sunday, October 27th 6 - 8 pm

Sample bites from the remarkable food scene in West Dallas! A general admission ticket offers two hours of limitless samples and drinks (beer and wine incl.) and features a silent auction of sports tickets/getaways and a live raffle. This one-of-a-kind experience supports local businesses, fundraises for Wesley-Rankin Community Center, and guarantees a memorable night!

Click to purchase tickets.

LOCATION: On The Levee, 1108 Quaker St., Dallas

We've got accounts set up and plenty of content for Instagram & Facebook but need your help to manage our social media presence!

Please contact us with your ideas!

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 Send your photos to photos@UWFNorthTexas.org.

Dallas Bethlehem Center

Wesley-Rankin Community Center