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SOUL CARE RETREAT SURVEY

We want & need your input!

Our first Soul Care Retreat is being planned for October 2026. It's exciting as we create new traditions on the foundation of our combined experiences. Every voice is important as we make plans.

We have found a location in our conference that offers natural beauty with quiet places for individual reflection and with a large meeting room to hold our group and breakout rooms, too. It meets our need for nice facilities (not luxury, but nice!) with comfortable rooms, reliable technology, and good food.

There are just 7 questions with a couple demographic requests, and space for your comments or questions. It will probably take you less than 5 minutes and help us create a retreat you want to attend. Thank you! -- Karen Kaigler-Walker, Spiritual Growth Coordinator



Our new Horizon Texas Conference is built on the traditions of three legacy conferences. Ideas are considered and seriously discussed. Our efforts honor the involvement of many long-time members from across Texas while doing our best to attract new women to our sisterhood.

Saturday, November 1, 2025 - special virtual meeting

All members are invited to virtually attend a special HTC UWFaith meeting to elect officers and approve the budget for 2026. Plans are also being made for a membership-focused workshop that morning following the short business meeting.

January 15, 2026 - Local UWFaith Groups' 2025 Annual Reports Due

Local reports now cover the calendar year from January to December, as the Reading Program does on a national level. It should be easier for local leadership to complete these reports because most officers serve calendar year terms. See the Annual Report forms on our website under the Resources tab. They were approved by the Unification Team and presented at the Inaugural Event on Nov. 9th in Abilene. Now is a good time to see what is on the forms. At year's end they can be submitted easily online or by printing out a form and mailing it.

Saturday, March 7th, 2026 - Conference Annual Meeting

Our next Conference UWFaith Annual Meeting will be a celebration of our first year as Horizon Texas UWFaith! Plan to celebrate all we've done together and our plans for 2026! This meeting will be in Dallas.

See UWFaithHTC.org website for more information!

• Our website calendar is kept up-to-date and always available to confirm dates, details, and locations. Conference and most District events are announced in this newsletter, of course, and each edition has many coming events listed.

• District information - each District has a webpage that lists District officers, their contact information, District events and updates. Local officers are encouraged to keep in touch with their District counterparts, and reach out for support as needed.

• 2025 Conference Mission Project - The Jerri Savuto Center for Girls was chosen to bring us all together in mission for the girls escaping FGM and forced marriage, allowing the girls to attend school and thrive. Our support gives them life choices where they had none before. See the website for information, stories, and pictures from recent visits. All Districts and local groups are encouraged to do what they can this fall to help reach the goal of building a security fence this year to keep those girls safe!

MID-CENTRAL / WEST DISTRICT Annual Autumn Gathering

Saturday, September 6th, 9:30 am

Program: Happy Dancing with Jerri's Girls and our 2026 Election. Join us for Faith, Fellowship, Food, Fun, and Mission Project at FUMC DeLeon. Full info with Registration form.

METRO WEST DISTRICT Fall Gathering

Building Trust...A Good Starting Place

Saturday, September 13th, 9:30 am - noon

Its good to gather together - especially for this high-impact program! Join us at the Bethlehem United Community Center, 951 Evans Avenue in Fort Worth. Registration form. For more info, contact President Fannette Welton.

METRO EAST DISTRICT GATHERING "Trusting God in Troubled Times"

Saturday, September 20th, 9 am - 11:30 am

Power and Strength abound when Women of Faith Gather! Join us for Fellowship, Praising God, program featuring Jerri Savuto Center for Girls and 2026 Plans! We always have a good time together. This time we'll meet at Ridgewood Park UMC. Full info with Registration form.

NORTHWEST DISTRICT GATHERING

Saturday, September 20th, 9:30 am - 2 pm

Join us for Fellowship, Praising God, program featuring our conference project at the Jerri Savuto Center for Girls and the business of electing 2026 officers and approving the budget. We'll have soup, salad and dessert with tea for lunch. Please Contact District Treasurer Jackie Berry with your intention to attend so we can plan for lunch. We'll meet at St. John's UMC in Lubbock. Complete info here.

METRO NORTH & MID-NORTH DISTRICTS "HOPE: a Chance and a Choice"

Saturday, September 27th, 9 am - 2 pm

Hear from the team who visited the Jerri Savuto Girls Center this summer! Breakfast & lunch will be provided free of charge to those who register. Come find out how we can continue to support the girls of JSGC! Click on the image above to download the flyer with registration link to share and invite others.

Please Register Here so we prepare enough food! LOCATION: Lake Cities UMC in Lake Dallas.

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 B. Noel, HTC UWF Conference Assembly Liaison 

PROMOTION HELP: CANVA LUNCH & LEARN

Learn how to enhance the appeal of your UWFaith flyers and other promo materials

Join the HTC Communication Team for “Lunch & Learn: Canva for Churches” to discover how Canva can help you elevate the visual elements of your ministry. Best of all, it’s user-friendly and free to use! September 18th at noon on Zoom. Register here

• 2025 Conference Mission Project

The Jerri Savuto Center for Girls was chosen to bring us all together in mission for the girls escaping FGM and forced marriage, allowing the girls to attend school and thrive. Our support gives them life choices where they had none before. See the website for information, stories, and pictures from recent visits. All Districts and local groups are encouraged to do what they can this fall to help reach the goal of building a security fence this year to keep those girls safe!

• Mission Rooted In Spirit - from the July Soul Care Mini-Retreat, this excerpt is posted here as requested.

• 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.

Looking at family photo albums is a good way to get to know each other - likewise for us! Remember good times and be inspired by what others are doing. Enjoy!

Share your 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!

Click for details about these events on our website calendar

September 6 • Mid-Central / West District Annual Autumn Gathering in DeLeon: Happy Dancing with JS Girls and 2026 Election. see above

September 13 • Metro West Gathering "Building Trust...A Good Starting Place" at Bethlehem UCC Center, see abovee

September 16 • Wesley-Rankin Partner Day, 9:30 am - noon see how the old neighborhood is changing, and learn about the innovative programs making a difference in West Dallas now.

September 18 - Canva Lunch & Learn see above

September 20 • Metro East District Fall Gathering, "Trusting God in Troubled Times", at Ridgewood Park UMC see above

September 20 • Northwest District Fall Gathering at St. John's in Lubbock. 9:30 am - 2 pm. see above

September 27 • Metro North & Mid-North Districts Gathering "HOPE: A CHANCE AND A CHOICE" at Lake Cities UMC see above

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

October 25 • South District Fall Gathering details coming soon

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

November 1 • SPECIAL HTC UWFaith Election & Workshop, 10 am - noon virtual

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; Early Bird Registration is now open!

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.

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

• Member Musings blog - send your stories to  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!

• 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.

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