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Our 2026 Mission Project is to transform the current music room at the Lydia Patterson Institution in El Paso into a vibrant, multi-use Creative Arts Studio. It will be a space where LPI students in grades 7 - 12 can safely explore their God-given gifts through art, music, and dance.

Our goal is to raise $20,000 by November 1st so construction can begin. We just found out that some donations have been sent directly to LPI. Any donations are sent directly to LPI are NOT helping us reach our goal because we don't know about them. If you or your group have sent donations directly to LPI please let us know and we will try to track them. Please reply to this email with details such as amount, approximate date, and check number.

Full explanation of our 2026 Mission Project is on our website. Read the "Letters from La Lydia" to learn more about the lives of LPI students. You'll also find a video that explains the project. If you'd like a speaker about Lydia Patterson Institute, contact LPI Board member & Metro East District President, Barbara Dorff.

Gifts from individuals like you and your UWFaith group are so appreciated and will help us reach our goal. Please help us reach our goal by November 1st with a gift given in one of these three ways:

• Donate on our website: uwfaithhtc.org/donate.
• Mail a check to HTC UWFaith, 9536 Heatherdale Dr., Dallas, TX 75243
• Bring your Creative Arts Studio donation to your District Fall Gathering

Soon we'll have a Goal Tracker so we can
see our progress toward the $20,000 goal!

SOUL CARE VIRTUAL RETREAT

October 3rd, 9:30 am - 2 pm

This day is being created just for you to relax, receive God's grace, and enjoy the sisterhood! Rev. Estee Valendy will lead morning and afternoon sessions. There will also be plenty of time for questions and discussions, exploring grace in our lives, activities, fun and good music. Registrants will receive a 'Soul Care Package' in the mail. Registration will open soon. More info here.

Northwest District Gathering

September 12 9:30 am - 2 pm

Racial Justice Experience Panel

Pam Zwickey has invited three people to share with us, each from their perspective and experience. 
• Margie Titus, a long time member of United Women in Faith, has worked tirelessly to assure fair elections.

• Reverend Dr. Chad Johnson, pastor at Amarillo United Methodist Church, will share from an indigenous perspective.

• America Adame, director of Amarillo Wesley Community Center, will inform us about her work in the barrio community where AWCC is located.

Registration form and fee must be completed and returned by September 9th.

Click for registration form to download and mail.

Metro West and Mid-Central / West Districts Gathering

September 12 1 pm

Christ UMC in Fort Worth

There will be Folklorico dancers, an inspirational reading, and other surprises. We'll elect our 2027 officers and vote on approving the 2027 budget. Click to download the flyer Come and make new UWFaith friends.

Please register here.

EAST District Gathering
Act Justly.....Pass It On

Racial Justice, Officer Election & Budget Approval

September 19 at 9 am - noon

Join us for this special gathering with guest speaker Christy McLemore, our officer election and 2027 District budget approval. No charge, but please register.

LOCATION: Calvary UMC in Paris, TX

South District Racial Justice Gathering
"Boots on the Ground Faith"
September 26th morning

"Learn to do good; seek justice, rescue the oppressed, defend the orphan, plead for the widow." - Isaiah 1:17

Join us at 8:30 am for fellowship and continental breakfast. The program will be presented by Darlene Allred. Program and meeting will start at 9am and will finish by 11:30 am.
LOCATION: FUMC Killeen Questions? Contact Donna Jensen, your District President

Metro North & Mid-North Districts Gathering
Rooted in Justice Event
October 10


This Fall Gathering & Racial Justice event will feature national UWFaith Executive and new Deaconess, Katie Pryor. We'll be gathering at FUMC Plano and everyone is invited! No charge. 
Questions? Contact Karen Anderson-Lain, District President

Metro East District Gathering
October 17th at Kessler Park UMC

More info coming soon! Check for updates on the UWFaithHTC.org/calendar website.

Questions? Contact your District President, Barbara Dorff

Mid-South District RACIAL JUSTICE Gathering
Injustice Anywhere is a Threat to Justice Everywhere

October 24th in Waco

More info on our webpage & registration coming soon!

LOCATION: Revelation UMC, 125 Turner Street Waco, TX Questions? Contact District President, Patsy Lampkin

Past and Future Partner Day

Tuesday, September 15th 9:30 am - noon

It's a party!! Come with a friend or bring your Circle to West Dallas to learn about the current and innovative programming that WRCC has for children, youth, adults and their strong Senior community. You'll learn more about their expansion plans! Wesley-Rankin is extending their model into Pleasant Grove to reach more families while maintaining their West Dallas mission to give all neighbors equitable access to opportunity.

Register before Tues, Sept.1 No cost.

Unstoppable Quarterly Training: 
Membership Growth Campaign

Thursday, September 17, 2026

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CST
YOU are invited to our next training - open to leaders at every level: local, district, conference, and national roles. RSVP here

Biennial Voter’s Forum

September 19th 11 am - 1 pm

Current candidates for local, state, and federal offices will share information on issues such as education, healthcare, and legislative priorities. This free event will also feature an opportunity to register to vote and talk to candidates after the event. Please register! Questions? Contact Vanessa Medlock.

LOCATION: Hamilton Park UMC, 11881 Schroeder Rd., Dallas

TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAITH VOTES EFFORTS OR PROGRAM!

Influence to Interrupt: $eed money!

Any United Women in Faith group may apply for funding to support their local work to interrupt the school-to-prison pipeline, stop the criminalization of communities of color, and/or end mass incarceration. What are your ideas? 
Requests of $200 - $2,000 will be considered to enable your efforts and influence. Need some inspiration? Read about a group in Georgia.

You must have a clear goal and apply before September 30, 2026 Click for full information. Hurry! Funds may be depleted before 9/30/26.

The Committee on Nominations (CON) has a few more positions to fill and welcomes your nominations. They are looking for members who are dedicated to UWFaith to step into several 2027 leadership positions. By sharing your time and talents you can make an impact on both members and our mission. Who do you recommend?

The 2027 Slate will be announced by early October. 
Click to submit a nomination. Nominate yourself or someone else.

Questions? Contact Committee on Nominations Chair, Pam Shamblin

For details about these events & more, see our website calendar

Sept 1 • Registration deadline for Wesley-Rankin Partner Day - see info above
Sept 12 • Dist Fall Gatherings: NW and Metro West, & Mid-Central/ West see above
Sept 15 • Past & Future Partner Day at Wesley-Rankin CC- see info above

Sept 17 • Unstoppable: Training for Member Growth see info above
Sept 19 • Fall Gathering: East District see info above

Sept 26 • Fall Gathering: South District see info above

October 3 • HTC UWFaith Virtual Soul Care Retreat more info uwfaithhtc.org/scr-26

October 10 • Fall Gathering: Metro-North/Mid-North see info above

October 17 • District Fall Gathering: Metro East see info above

October 24 • District Fall Gathering: Mid-South see info above

Nov 7 • HTC UWFaith Election & Mission Celebration mark your calendars now!

Click for how to submit your events.

• Resources on Immigrant Rights

• Read the UM Immigration Task Force’s Statement Denouncing the Actions of ICE in Houston and Honoring the Life of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo

•  From the Texas Bishops: A Pastoral Statement on the Death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo

• For conversation and action, read Immigrant Rights Are Under Attack. What Do We Do? Stand Up, Fight Back

• Free UWFaith Digital Resources: have moved to UWFaith Digital where you can download them. Click here or log in at uwfaith.org/digital and navigate to "free resources" on the left sidebar to access them, organized by topic. See the collection of Assembly 2026 material that has been prepared to share with units & circles.

• Our website calendar is kept up-to-date and always available to confirm dates, details, and locations.

• BLOGS - Soul Care and Member Musings - read them anytime. Send your thoughts & perspectives to news@uwfaithhtc.org

• 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!

• Local Officer Training - Recordings available with guidelines, ideas, best practices

• 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. See the

-- Check out the new resources for Creation Care here, including Bible verses, ways you can combat climate change, devotional, FAQ's, podcast and more!

United Women in Faith believe love in action can change the world.

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.