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"He took the cup after supper, saying, ‘This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.' " -- Luke 22:20 NRSVUE
In these few words, Jesus sealed forever God’s love, grace, and mercy for humankind. In preparation for his death, he offered his blood to his followers to remind them of the covenant of hope God was making with them to go out alone into the world to proclaim the Good News.
Two thousand years later, we symbolically take communion on Maundy Thursday and all through the year. Each time, we renew our hope and expectation that God is with us and . . . read the full story
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ASSEMBLY 2026 • May 15-17 • Indianapolis
DEADLINE TO REGISTER is APRIL 13th!
Be there for powerful learning experiences, Soul Care, and moments intentionally created for renewal, connection, and celebration.
The keynote speakers for this quadrennial event will be:
• Stacey Abrams (voting rights advocate, political leader, and bestselling author)
• Rev. Carolyn Abrams (Stacey's mom & retired United Methodist clergywoman)
Other remarkable speakers on faith, justice, leadership and the future of our communities will be Rev. Dr. Mya Miller, Rev. Lizzie McManus-Dail, Laura Wise, Dr. Jennifer Hockenbery, Rev. Liz Theoharis, and Rev. Stephanie York Arnold, along with the presence of Bishop Tracy S. Malone throughout the event.
Register online: www.uwfaith.org/assembly
Then reserve your hotel room at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown with an enclosed walkway to the convention center by phone (317.262.8191) or online.
QUESTIONS? Click to Contact: Julie Noel, our Conference Assembly Liaison
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National Survey for Local Units
Your responses, along with others from across the country, will help shape how national United Women in Faith plans, supports, and grows our mission. Survey example here. Remember, we're in the South Central Jurisdiction, and in the Horizon TX Conference.
Click the graphic to do the survey!
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METRO WEST DISTRICT: A RACIAL JUSTICE EVENT
MOVING THE NEEDLE!
April 18 9 am - 1 pm
UWFaith has a legacy of answering God's call to social justice - from abolition to civil rights. How is the spirit calling us to respond to move the needle from injustice to justice and reconciliation?
Download the flyer. There will be Lunch options and a Book Swap. Both are explained in the registration form. Please register!
LOCATION: City Point UMC, 7301 Glenview Dr, in North Richland Hills
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Let's be God's Salty Women!
Thursday, April 30th 10:00 am or 6:30 pm
Join us for the second of the four-part series we are doing this year on the metaphors Jesus used to describe God’s children—light, salt, yeast, and branches.
We’ll look at the great importance salt was to the people living at that time and what that tells us about God’s expectations of us. Register now.
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2026 Mission u: Mark your calendar!
Experiencing Emmanuel
Thursday - Saturday, July 16 - 18
Plan to join us this year at Mission u to explore:
• How do we experience God in times of joy and in challenging times of anxiety, fear, or sadness?
• Can we experience Good's presence in community as we work for justice??
More info and details next week!
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SPEAK UP FOR TEXAS CHILDREN by April 7th!
Speak out in defense of both religious freedom and the integrity of public education.
Click to learn more.
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START GATHERING!
Computers and Electronics, Shoes with rubber soles, and Christmas lights!
Full information here.
This Recycling Event on Saturday, April 25th in Dallas is a fundraiser for UWFaith missions.
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Happy Women's History Month:
Visit the Facebook page of the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women to explore the resources they’ve been posting and continue checking back throughout the month for additional featured stories and ways to engage.
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New Photo Albums!
Please send your photos to share to photos@UWFaithHTC.org
• 1st ANNUAL MTG & CELEBRATION of Horizon TX Conference UWFaith on March 7th.
• WOMEN'S DAY 2026 at St. Paul UMC in downtown Dallas with Dr. Thalia Matherson speaking and UWFaith CEO Sally Vonner as distinguished guest.
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Learn what we are all about!
1st ANNUAL MEETING CELEBRATION!
STORIES • IDEAS • INSPIRATION
Watch the livestream recordings any time to learn what UWFaith in the Horizon TX Conference values and does. Go to our YouTube channel to find three separate new recordings:
1- the Annual Meeting Celebration with our keynote speaker, Rev. Mara Bim
2 - Our Immigrant Neighbor's Journey and Advocacy Update, Love in Action session speakers: Rev. Rocio Bamihe and Kim Vierrier
3 - Human Trafficking 101, Love in Action session speaker: Dr. Kathleen Premble
The 2026 Program / Resource Book is in the Resource section of our website.
See the 2026 Listing of Burning the Candle dedications.
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SOCIAL WITNESS LUNCH
Tuesday, June 2nd in Wichita Falls
If you will be going to Annual Conference in Wichita Falls this year, choose the Social Witness Lunch option! Co-sponsored by HTC UWFaith (that's us!) and the HTC Church & Society group we'll be the big lunch that day with a great speaker. Details are still being confirmed, but this is where you'll want to be.
LOCATION: Wichita Falls Annual Conference venue
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April 13 • Last day to register for Assembly 2026! see above
April 18 • Racial Justice event in N Richland Hills - Metro West see above
April 30 • Soul Care Mini-Retreat: Be A Salty Woman! see above
May 15-17 • UWFaith Assembly 2026 in Indianapolis see above
June 2 • UWFaith Co-Sponsored lunch at Annual Conference!
July 16-18 • HTC Mission u 2026! Mark your calendar! more info next week
Click for how to submit your events.
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• BLOGS - Soul Care and Member Musings - read them anytime. Send your thoughts & perspectives to news@uwfaithhtc.org
• Local Officer Training - Recordings available with guidelines, ideas, best practices
• Looking for a program? Need a quick or short program? Check out our Program Ideas in the Resources tab on the website. Send us your ideas too!
• Our website calendar is kept up-to-date and always available to confirm dates, details, and locations.
• District information - each District has a webpage that lists District officers, their contact information, District events and updates. Local officers: ask for support as needed from your District counterparts and keep in touch!
• Resources from our 2025 Racial Justice Event are posted on our website with links to watch the plenary session, explanation of the Charter for Racial Justice and more.Look at the RJ Event photo album.
• RESOURCES include an important reminder of the role the church plays in standing for justice and supporting vulnerable communities.
-- Check out the resources for the humane treatment of immigrants and refugees. Provided by the Horizon Texas Conference, immigration resources can be accessed here.
-- Check out the new resources for Creation Care here, including Bible verses, ways you can combat climate change, devotional, FAQ's, podcast and more!
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United Women in Faith welcome ALL women of faith, no church membership required. We connect and nurture women through Christian spiritual formation, leadership development, creative fellowship, and education so that they can inspire, influence, and impact communities, locally and globally.
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