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HTC UWFaith Special Virtual Event

CELEBRATE!

Saturday, Nov. 1st @ 10 am

We'll meet on zoom together with members from across our large conference to elect our 2026 Officers and approve our 2026 Budget.

The proposed slate of officers is attached here. The budget will be available and posted soon - the Treasurers are working on it now.

After our short business meeting the girls living at the Jerri Savuto Center in Kenya will be joining us participating with us in a devotion. They want to thank us for our support! The girls will also share their stories and tell us about their daily lives at the center. Register now to join the Celebration!

Our still-new Horizon Texas Conference has a few open positions on our 2026 Leadership Team. The opportunity to work together and make a difference could be for you or someone you know. . . Prayerfully consider these open positions:

• Treasurer
• Chair - Social Action Committee

Contact a member of the Committee on Nominations listed here or submit an online Nomination Form to share your ideas and suggestions.

-- Yolanda Rivera, the Chair of the Committee on Nominations (CON)

Girls now living at the Jerri Savuto Center in rural Kenya are thriving and able to attend school. Our support gives them life choices where they had none before.

Thanks to all members, local groups and Districts who have donated to help us reach the goal of building a security fence to provide needed security and keep those girls safe!

You can still Donate to help get that fence built! See the website for information and pictures from a recent visit to the JS girls. Plan to attend a District Gathering (below) to see pictures and hear stories from Cynthia Rives' recent trip to the JS Center.

Mission u in Spanish starts next week on October 7th!

Tuesday evenings at 7 pm
Starting October 7th 


Welcoming all Spanish speakers - no membership required. Sessions will be 1-hour each with Study Leader, Rev. Martha Valencia, Sr. Pastor at Elmwood-El Buen Samaritano UMC in Dallas. Please share the info in Spanish with your Spanish-speaking friends - everyone is welcome. $25 registration, free book download. Register here. 
Estudio • Cuidado del alma • Compañerismo

UWFaith of Christ UMC - Farmer's Branch
Electronic Recycling - UWFaith Fundraiser!

October 11 9 am - noon

We'll be Recycling Electronics and MORE! 
Bring your items to Christ UMC in Farmers Branch. Start collecting your items now! Click for the full list including: Computers, Cameras, Office equipment, entertainment electronics, multimedia, phones, vehicles & ATVs, toys & games, video games, sporting goods, musical instruments, home & garden items, non-fiction books, collectibles, dinnerware, jewelry & more.

Contact Ann Haynes for E-Recycle Q&A

Re: November 4th election in Texas

Understanding the 17 Proposed Amendments

Sunday, October 12th, 12:30 - 2 pm

Are you feeling uncertain about the upcoming Texas Constitutional Amendments and what they mean? 
How might our faith shape the way we think about these important decisions?

Join the conversation in an informative session with Rebecca McIlwain from Texas Impact. She will provide an overview of the 17 proposed amendments that will appear on the November ballot, helping us engage with clarity and intention. Click to download the flyer to share and invite others.

OPTION: In-person at Arapaho UMC in Richardson or VIRTUAL
Please register here for both in-person and virtual.

MID-SOUTH DISTRICT GATHERING 
Together Again!

Saturday, October 18, 11 am - noon


Please join us for an informational and reorganizational zoom meeting for the Mid-South District of UWFaith! All are welcome - lay and clergy. Convened by Lynne Grandstaff, Becca Bilz Davis and Corliss McBride.
Full info with the Registration form on our District webpage. 
Questions? Contact Lynne Grandstaff

SOUTH DISTRICT GATHERING 
"Following the Love of Jesus"

Saturday, October 18, 8:30 am - noon


Join us for Fellowship at a Potluck Breakfast before our program with Cynthia Rives telling us about the Jerri Savuto Center for Girls. Together we'll discuss our 2026 Plans! We look forward to seeing you. This time we'll meet at Belton UMC. 
Full info with the Registration form on our District webpage. 
Questions? Contact Donna Jensen

HOSTED BY METRO WEST DISTRICT

Zurawaski v Texas 
Screening and Panel Discussion

Tuesday, October 28th at 6 pm

This critically acclaimed 2024 feature documentary film shadows three Center clients from Texas denied abortion care—even while facing life-threatening pregnancy complications—and the Center attorney fighting on their behalf. Experience the stark and terrifying current reality of what it means to be pregnant in Texas. All are welcome. No Charge, but Register please.

LOCATION: Wellspring on Main Building, 201 W. Main St. in downtown Arlington

links corrected! 
EAST DISTRICT GATHERING 
Harvesting Our Blessings!
Saturday, November 15th

Join us for reconnecting with fellowship and Praising God! Our program features the Jerri Savuto Center for Girls and confirming our 2026 Plans. We always have a good time together and look forward to seeing you. 
This time we'll meet at Wesley UMC in Greenville. 
Full info with the Registration form. Questions? Contact Caternnia Williamson

Share your Fall event photos by emailing them to photos@uwfaithhtc.org Be sure to include caption info including your local group, event description, and the names of those in the photos!

Condolences to Our Bishop Rueben Saenz

Last week Bishop Saenz announced the passing of his beloved mother, Olga, a faithful United Methodist Woman whose devotion and compassion inspired many.

To honor her legacy, the family has suggested a memorial gift to United Women in Faith’s International Mission Fund. Your donation will support emergency and emerging programs serving women, children, and youth worldwide—causes close to her heart.

We give thanks for Olga, her faithfulness and her influence on her son. We are grateful for his support and understanding of our mission and its importance.

2026 Texas Legislative Event

If you are committed to justice, freedom, and opportunity for all people, especially women and children, then this is for you! Presented in partnership with Texas Impact, the event includes two days of speakers, inspiration, and workshops where you learn about the issues. On the third day of the event, attendees will visit the Capitol and meet with lawmakers.

You'll connect with women like you, who are ready to put their faith into action! Click to register for Early Bird Pricing NOW!

Assembly 2026 Registration is Now Open!

It's time to plan a girls trip to Indianapolis, Indiana for May 15-17, 2026! Text or call your friends and spread the news! The keynote speakers have been announced: 

• Stacey Abrams (political leader, voting rights advocate, and bestselling author)
• Rev. Carolyn Abrams (retired United Methodist clergywoman and Stacey's mom)

EVENT REGISTRATION:   www.uwfaith.org/assembly Early pricing ends 11.30.25 online only!

HTC ROOM BLOCK BOOKING We've got a block of rooms at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown with an enclosed walkway to the convention center. Deadline: 12.01.25. Book by Phone (credit card required): 317.262.8191

Click to Book Online in the HTC Room Block (credit card required):  

QUESTIONS?  Click to Contact: Julie Noel, our Conference Assembly Liaison 

• Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept.15th - October 15th. Click for a great resource of the history of Hispanic/Latino ministries in the UMC.

• Civil Rights Pilgrimage: consider "The Long Road Toward Justice and Beloved Community" -- a six-day pilgrimage in Feb. 2026 that brings you face-to-face with the people, places, and stories that shaped the Civil Rights Movement. Led by The Academy for Spiritual Formation / The Upper Room. More info here.

• Keep Reading! You have until 12/31/25 for this year's Reading Program list. What book do you recommend? Send a short review of a book on the UWFaith Reading Program list that made an impact on you to news@uwfaithhtc.org.

Click for details about these events on our website calendar

October 7 • Mission u in Spanish begins! see above

October 11 • Electronics & More Recycling - UWFaith Fundraiser at Christ UMC - Farmers Branch. 9 am - noon, Start collecting items - details here see above

October 18 • South District Fall Gathering see above


October 18 • Mid-South District Getting Together Again! see above

October 28 - Zurawski v Texas showing in Ft Worth details coming soon

October 30 • Soul Care Mini-Retreats at 10 am or 6 pm. virtual - see above

November 1 • Special HTC UWFaith Event: CELEBRATE! Officer Election & Fun with Jerri's Girls! 10 am see above

November 15 • East District Gathering in Greenville see above


December 31 • End of current Reporting Period for local units & individuals on the UWFaith Reading Program

January 15 • Local Unit Annual Reports due - forms are all available online

January 25-27, 2026 • Texas Legislative Event "Hope: Action & Accountability" in Austin; see above

March 7, 2026 • HTC UWFaith Annual Meeting, Plan to be in Dallas that Saturday!

May 15-17, 2026 - Assembly 2026 in Indianapolis. Visit uwfaith.org/assembly

Click for how to submit your events.

• 2025 / 2026 Conference Calendar explained - see FAQ's

• Soul Care blogs - read Karen's thoughtful messages anytime

• Member Musings blog - send your thoughts & perspectives!  news@uwfaithhtc.org

• ANNUAL REPORT FORMS - They aren't due until January 15, 2026, but now is a good time to familiarize yourself with the questions.

• 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!

• Officer Training Handouts are available on our website under Resources. Watch for videos of the recent Officer Training sessions to be posted there soon.

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.