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HTC UWFaith Special Virtual Event

CELEBRATE!

Saturday, November 7th @ 10 am

Together with members from across our large conference, we'll meet virtually for a quick election and party. All are welcome and encouraged to participate -- no proof of membership required! 


First we'll elect our 2027 Officers, vote to approve our 2027 Budget and some simple changes to our Standing Rules. Then after our short business meeting some Lydia Patterson students will share a devotion with us. We'll learn more about what they are doing in creative arts -- visual arts, music and dance. Sign up now to join the Celebration!

Click for the proposed slate of 2027 Officers.
Click for the proposed 2027 Budget.

Click for the proposed changes to our Standing Rules.

We're almost to our goal of $20,000! 
 Gifts from individuals like you and your UWFaith group help! 
Thank you for your donations! 
Give in one of these three ways:

• Donate online with a credit card or PayPal.
• Mail a check payable to Horizon Texas Conference UWF (write Lydia Patterson Institute on the check's memo line), to our Treasurer: Julie B. Noel, 9536 Heatherdale Dr., Dallas, TX 75243
• Bring your Creative Arts Studio donation to your District Fall Gathering

For full explanation of our 2026 Mission Project see 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.

Questions? Contact LPI Board member & Metro East Dist President, Barbara Dorff.

Metro North & Mid-North Districts Gathering
Rooted in Justice Event
October 10 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Guest speaker: Deaconess Katie Pryor

National UWFaith Executive

We will explore the intersection of UWFaith Social Action Priorities: Racial Justice & Climate Justice. 9:30 am Fellowship, 10 am Program start.

Full info here. We look forward to seeing you! No charge.

LOCATION: FUMC Plano, 3160 East Spring Creek, Plano 
Questions? Contact Karen Anderson-Lain, District President

Metro East District Gathering
October 17th at Kessler Park UMC 
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

"Raise Your Voice and Act Justly: 
 Turning Injustice into Action"


Keynote speaker: T. Maxine Woods McMillian 
Voters Rights - Rebecca Mcllwain and Gender Based Violence - Debra Nixon-Bowles

We'll start the day with coffee & goodies during registration. Lunch is provided.

No charge, but please register!
LOCATION: Kessler Park UMC, 1215 Turner Ave., Dallas, TX 75208

Questions? Contact Barbara Dorff, District President

AUTHOR & RETIRED UMC BISHOP 
Peggy A. Johnson Speaking

October 19th at 6:30 pm on Zoom

BOOK: The Ever-Expansive Spirit of God: For All Who Feel Left Out, by Peggy A. Johnson

Everyone is invited to join the Monday evening Book Club for this wonderful opportunity to hear from the author about her memoir, full of honest reflections on her personal Christian journey.

Bishop Johnson tells of her call to become a bishop; her marriage of now forty-four years to her best friend and fellow ordained minister; their life together with their two adult children; and the 'precious secret" that is revealed to her in 2010. Bishop Johnson leaves nary a stone unturned, willing to explore her deepest thoughts, fears, sorrows, triumphs, and mistakes. The book is in our 2026 Reading Program in the spiritual growth category.

To join on Zoom, email Caye Felton, Conference Resource Coordinator, and you will be sent the link.

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

October 24th in Waco. 10 am - 1 pm with lunch

The program is focused on Voter Rights and Voting Suppression, followed by buffet lunch and business meeting to elect officers and approve our 2027 Budget. No charge!

Click for Registration and more info.

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

Membership Training for Local Units

Share the Good News Everywhere: Influence

Tuesday, October 27th 6:30 - 8 pm

National UWFaith is leading this virtual training to learn about options to learn, act, and lead to invite more women into the sisterhood and further the work. We'll look at a new free resource for units, hear ideas from unit leaders, and spend time building an action plan for the next few months and beyond! 
Register now. Real Faith. Real Women. Real Community.

Leaven- Mini-Retreat "Be ye yeasty"

Thursday, October 29th 10 am or 6:30 pm

“God’s kingdom is like yeast that a woman works into the dough for dozens of loaves of barley bread—and waits while the dough rises,” (Matt. 13:33, The Messenger).

Consider how "leavening with God’s yeast" helps transform us into being spiritually mature. Guests welcome! No cost for this virtual event. Register now to get the reading and link for virtual event.

NOTE: This is the same event we had to postpone in July when our leader was sick. We're happy to present it at last —please make sure to register again so we can send you the new event details!

Summarized from our first Advocacy Power Hour: Civic Responsibility.

Texas has one of the lowest voter turnout rates in the United States. Research indicates people generally intend to vote but fail to follow through. Personal, face-to-face conversations can increase voter turnout by 8 to 9% points! Actually talking through a specific plan about when, where, and how they will vote adds another 4 - 9 percentage points to voter turnout!

Follow a 3-Step Action Plan:

1. Adopt a Voter Circle: Identify 3 to 5 people you already know who are inconsistent voters. This includes people able to vote but recently moved, who face physical, logistical, schedule or childcare barriers.
2. Talk to Your Circle: Engage in a personal conversation before the October 5th voter registration deadline to ensure they are registered.
3. Help them create a Voting Plan: Move past the vague question of "will you vote" and ask specific questions regarding when (early, by mail, or Election Day), what time, where they will vote, and how they will physically get there.

The Advocacy Power Hour equipped us with the tools to make an impact in our own communities. 

Click here for resources and the video recording.

Thank you to Jennie Berkholz, HTC UWFaith member and Deaconess candidate, for developing and leading this session.

What are your ideas for our next Advocacy Power Hour?

Let us know. After all, we believe love in action can change the world!

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



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

October 17 • Metro East Fall Gathering see info above

October 19 • Author Bishop Peggy Johnson speaks about her book see above

October 24 • Mid-South Fall Gathering see info above

October 27 • Training: UNSTOPPABLE Year of Influence for Units see above

October 29 • Soul Care Mini-retreat: "Leaven" see info above

Nov 7 • HTC UWFaith Election & 2026 Mission Project Celebration see info above

Click for how to submit your events.

• Social Action Resources

• Read the Advocacy Power Hour on Civic Responsibility. article &

• Check out the resources for the humane treatment of immigrants and refugees. Provided by the Horizon Texas Conference, immigration resources can be accessed here. 
• 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
• Check out the new resources for Creation Care here, including Bible verses, ways you can combat climate change, devotional, FAQ's, podcast and more!

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

• BLOGS - Soul Care and Member a - 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 and Member Musings on the website. Send us your ideas too!

• 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.

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

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.