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Soul Care Blog - by Karen Kaigler-Walker


A woman died. On meeting St. Peter at the pearly gates, he said, “You’ve lived a continually godly life, but before I can let you in you need to take this 100-point test. You earn points for how well you’ve lived.”

The woman answered confidently, “I’m a cradle Methodist. All of my life I attended church, read the Bible, and prayed.” Peter gave her 2 points.

Being a little shocked at getting only 2 points, she said, “I was kind to my family, neighbors, and friends by taking them food when they were sick.” Two points.

Scratching her head she said, “I taught Sunday school and went on mission trips until I was too old. I was a UWFaith leader in my circle, district, and conference.” Three points.

“I strove to gain knowledge and wisdom and continue in right living until the end of my life.” Five points. After some time of stating her case but accumulating only 27 points the exasperated woman said, read more

This Thursday, August 20th, Lydia Patterson Institute (LPI) is featured in the UWFaith Daily Prayer Guide so people around the world are praying for LPI. Let's celebrate this focus with a Day of Giving for our 2026 mission project to fund a new Creative Arts Studio at LPI. Our goal is to raise $20,000 by November.

Creative expression is vital for the students who deal with the harsh realities of crossing the border every day. Being able to safely explore their God-given gifts through art, music, and dance is a pathway to healing. As believers across the nation lift up LPI on Thursday, we need your prayers to help bring in these vital funds. Please consider making a gift to turn those faithful prayers into tangible healing! Donate on our website: uwfaithhtc.org/donate.

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

This year Metro West District and Mid-Central and West Districts will combine for an annual Fall Gathering! This is the first time for us together with another district. Click to download the flyer You will not want to miss out on this opportunity to make new UWFaith friends. Please register here.

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

September 19 at 1 pm


Join us for this special gathering with a program on Racial Justice, with our officer election and 2027 District budget approval. Christy McLemore, will be the guest speaker, Click to learn more and register.

LOCATION: Calvary UMC in Paris, TX

Metro North and Mid-North Districts Gathering
September 19 Racial Justice Event

More info coming soon! Check for updates on the UWFaithHTC.org/calendar website. Questions? Contact your District President

South District Gathering
September 26th in Killeen

We will have more information about this event soon. Watch for updates on the UWFaithHTC.org/calendar website. 
Questions? Contact your 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

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

Past and Future Partner Day

Tuesday, September 15th 9:30 am - noon

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. It will also be a party- we'll join the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration! Register before Tues, Sept.1 No cost.

Learn more about their expansion plans! You'll hear more about Wesley-Rankin's extending their model into Pleasant Grove to reach more families while maintaining their West Dallas mission to give all neighbors equitable access to opportunity.

Thursday, September 17, 2026

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm est

Unstoppable Quarterly Training: 
Growing Membership
YOU are invited to our next training, which is open to leaders at every level, from local units to district, conference, and national roles.
RSVP here

United Women in Faith groups (any level) 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. 

To enable your efforts and influence requests of $200 - $2,000 will be considered. You must have a clear goal and apply before September 30, 2026 (or funds run out!). Click for full information.

Children as Young as 10

A Crisis of Arrests In Texas Schools!

A groundbreaking data analysis shows how districts across the state of Texas are arresting and citing children for common misbehavior. Of course, this leaves children with lasting trauma. The Texas Legislature sends schools even more police and has rejected bills to raise the age of criminal responsibility. Click to read the report and please consider mobilizing your group on one of the UWFaith ongoing legislative advocacy campaigns to interrupt the school-to-prison pipeline. Start with signing your name:

• Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools

• Tell Congress to Support the Ending PUSHOUT Act

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

August 18-27 • Virtual MORNING Mission u classes -see info above

August 18 • NW District PARTY LINE: Care & Healing -see NW Dist page 

Sept 12 • Fall Gatherings: Metro West, Mid-Central/ West and NW See District pages
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 Gatherings: East Dist and Metro-North/Mid-North more info soon

October 3 • HTC UWFaith Soul Care Retreat - Virtual more info soon

Nov 7 • HTC UWFaith Election & Mission Celebration

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.