What is "Soul Care"?? It's a refreshing new concept, all about taking care of your mind, body, and spirit. A soul care retreat blends together spiritual growth & self-care in a relaxed, fun and supportive atmosphere. I hope you'll register and I'll see you Saturday!

Wendy Campbell, 2023 NTC United Women in Faith President

INTERGENERATIONAL EVENT

Soul Care Saturday: Walking in Wisdom & Love

May 20th  9 am - 3 pm

REGISTER NOW for this activity-based day apart for connecting, spiritual nourishment and joy! Together we'll experience a wisdom walk, painting, poetry, worship, meditation and sisterhood. Lunch and a swag bag are included. The Rev. Sarah Boyette will lead our worship. This is an intergenerational event for all ages. Invite your relations and friends to join us. All women 12 years and older are welcome. Childcare is provided -- please register by Thurs., May 18th.

Register now. $15 registration includes lunch & swag bag.

Download the flyer here.

LOCATION: First UMC Plano, 3160 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX 75074

ON SALE NOW:

Black or Light Blue T-Shirts

Order yours now! T-shirts are available in black or light blue soft, 100% cotton. Both are offered in standard unisex style.

Order yours now! Production starts when we get 50 t-shirts ordered so encourage your friends to order now too!

Also available: UWF logo pins, and vinyl stickers for laptops, water bottles & more!

Contact us about customizing T-shirts for your group!

RETIRED FBI AGENT SHARES

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF DURING A MASS SHOOTING

Do you know what to do? Children in school practice and many companies provide workplace training, but you may not know the best thing to do when and if you find yourself in such a situation. Being prepared both mentally and physically helps us not be so scared that we won't leave home.

Please listen (4 min.) or read this advice! News of mass shootings gets a lot of attention, but they are very rare. The advice is reassuring so do yourself and loved ones a favor and click to listen.

NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT

REMEMBER HER NAME



Join us to learn and understand the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) crisis -- and how we can help. Our special guest will be Jodi Voice Yellowfish of MMIW - TX Rematriate. She is also a member of Dallas Indian UMC. We're providing lunch and want to make sure we have enough, so please register!

LOCATION: FUMC Coppell, 420 S Heartz Rd, Coppell, TX 75019

Download a printable version of the flyer here.

METRO DISTRICT

THE STORY OF PLASTIC

This Emmy-winning film is an expose revealing the impact of plastic pollution. After the movie, Elisa Ringholm, Chief of Staff for the Story of Stuff Project, will answer questions.

This event is open to the public. We've invited the Sierra Club and REI customers, so please invite your interested friends, too! Snacks will be available.

Please register so we will have enough chairs set up!

LOCATION: Walnut Hill Church, 10066 Marsh Ln, Dallas TX 75229

DALLAS RESPONDS

MIGRANT WELCOMING CENTER

at Oaklawn UMC in Dallas

We are called by God to do good and practice justice, kindness, and love. John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, held that loving and caring for our neighbors is a spiritual practice that is just as important as worship and prayer.

Respond to the border crisis by serving at the Welcoming Center for legally approved asylum seekers at Oaklawn UMC. Volunteers will help serve meals, distribute resources, and other misc needs of the day. English and Spanish speakers are needed to be Travel Assistants coordinating timelines for guests at airports & bus stations, and Travel Escorts to help guests get to airports and bus stations. 

Volunteer here.

Learn more about the Dallas Migrant Center in this touching Dallas Morning News article.

Project Transformation needs reading volunteers at several North Texas church sites this summer. Evening meals are also appreciated for their North Texas Corps members at the PT house near the SMU campus. 

Sign-up to volunteer this summer.

Click to learn more about Project Transformation.

Need a few new ideas for your circle of group? Our website is full of ideas for you to use!

• We've added new program ideas! Check out those listed on our website under the RESOURCES tab and keep checking back for new additions.
• Local Missions & Opportunities to Help Make a Difference This new section lists new opportunities for you or your group.
• Check out the calendar! You are welcome to attend any listed events that are of interest to you. Reply to this email to send info about your local events to us and you can inspire others.
• 2023 Annual Mission Projects

• Mission u 1-night Retreat - July 14 & 15, 4 pm Friday - 5 pm Saturday; at UT-Dallas. $100 includes lodging & meals. Registration in late May.
• Mission u on Zoom - in July. Registration in late May.
• East District Annual Mtg. - Sept. 16th
• Metro District Annual Mtg. - Sept. 23rd
• North Central Annual Mtg. - Sept. 30th
• 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!

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