Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | | Watch this weekend & learn! | | Let's go see Jerri's Girls this summer! | | Tell us what you've been doing! | | | | | | |
WINTER WEATHER UPDATE:
Since you will be staying home this weekend anyway, why not virtually attend the Texas Legislative Event to get unbiased up-to-date info on issues of concern to us as women of faith? As a result you'll understand more about what happens in Austin -- and in your own community, too!
| | | Virtual Legislative Event, Jan. 25 & 26 | | |
Texas Legislative Event:
Register Now to attend Virtually!
UWFaith across Texas come together for this
virtual event with two days of speakers, inspiration, and workshops to learn in-depth about the issues and how to advocate effectively from Texas Impact, our faith-based advocacy partner.
Register to attend virtually now! Sunday & Monday, January 25 & 26
| NEW! Satellite Legislative 1-Day event - In-person at the Denton Wesley Foundation on Monday, January 26th, 9 am - 4 pm Download flyer.
Students and community members of all ages & genders are welcome! This event includes livestream of the Austin event, a special live speaker and discussion focusing on higher education issues. Register for Satellite 1-Day event | | ANNOUNCING SUMMER 2026 MISSION TRIP | | |
MISSION TRIP SEEKING TEAM MEMBERS
Cynthia Rives leads team to work with Jerri's Girls in Tot, Kenya
June 21 - July 4, 2026
The purpose of the visit is to help with an Alternative Rite of Passage program that will give girls in the community an alternative to female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage. The program has six modules consisting different classes and exercises that give girls a “chance and a choice” by providing an alternative pathway avoiding the illegal but common practice of female genital mutilation and forced child marriage.
Cost of the 14-day trip will be $3500-$4000 per person which includes: round trip airfare, all accommodations (dual occupancy), in country transportation, meals, and a two-day photo safari.
Deadline: January 31. Contact Cynthia by email or call her 254-592-1510.
| | We Still Want Your Local Input! | | |
We know that you are doing amazing things in your local units!
Please tell us about yourself - that is all this is.
As a new Conference, we are still getting to know each other. We depend on these reports to learn about your group - what you are doing and how we can best serve you. The reports provide information we use for awards at our Annual Meetings that will be in the next few months.
These new forms are very user-friendly and easy to complete and submit online. They won't take long!
| | SOUL CARE Mini-Retreat next week | |
Virtual Soul Care Mini-Retreat:
You are the Light of the World!
January 29th at either 10:00 am or 6:30 pm
Have you ever wondered the fullness of what Jesus meant when he told us we are the light of the world?
Come, join us for our first 2026 HTC UWFaith Mini Soul Care Retreat on Zoom on January 29th. Together we’ll explore LIGHT.
Register now for January 29th & more info
Questions/comments/concerns? Email Karen Kaigler-Walker.
| | Laity Training for Church Committees! | |
VIRTUAL Laity Training Day
Sunday, Feb. 1. 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Laity Training Day is a FREE virtual training designed for those serving on UMC Church committees, as well as anyone interested in understanding how these boards and leadership roles support the work of the church.
Participants will hear from our Co-Conference Lay Leaders, including UWFaith member Dr. Mary Nickson, and Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr., and will have the opportunity to attend breakout sessions focused on specific boards or leadership areas, so you can return to your church informed, confident, and equipped.
Click to register.
| Plan for UWFaith ASSEMBLY Now! | |
ASSEMBLY 2026 in Indianapolis
May 15 - 17, 2026
The keynote speakers for this quadrennial event will be:
• Stacey Abrams (voting rights advocate, political leader, and bestselling author)
• Rev. Carolyn Abrams (Stacey's mom & retired United Methodist clergywoman)
Register online: www.uwfaith.org/assembly
Then reserve your hotel room in our CONFERENCE BLOCK at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown with an enclosed walkway to the convention center. Book by phone (317.262.8191) or online.
QUESTIONS? Click to Contact: Julie Noel, our Conference Assembly Liaison
| Wesley-Rankin in the Dallas Morning News! |
West Dallas moms build financial literacy in new program at WRCC
A full page "Forward Dallas" article in the Dallas Morning News tells about a program that is equipping moms — and soon their children — with practical lessons on budgeting, saving, lending, credit and more. Its a great story of Toyota and Junior Achievement working with Wesley-Rankin Community Center because of their long presence offering adult education in the West Dallas community. This is a great example of WRCC's two-generation approach that supports parents and children simultaneously and is changing lives! Read more here . .
| Local Officer Training videos now posted | |
Local UWF Officer Training
RECORDINGS NOW AVAILABLE!
Did you miss the virtual training for local officers? If so, they are now available online for you to watch and learn current guidelines, ideas, best practices and ways to involve more women in your local groups.
A short training video for each office is available along with handouts full of helpful info.
*LOCAL TREASURERS will be trained by their District Treasurer later this quarter.
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January 25-27, 2026 • Texas Legislative Event "Hope: Action & Accountability"
January 29 • Soul Care Mini-Retreat full info & registration
February 1 • HTC UMC Laity Training Day more info & registration
February 7 • Metro West District Annual Mtg. 9:30 am register here
February 14 • Mid-Central/West Dist AbsenTea Party more info
February 21 • Metro East District Annual Mtg more info coming soon
February 21 • Metro North District Annual Mtg. more info coming soon
February 21 • Mid-South District Annual Mtg 9 am more info coming soon
February 21 • South District Annual Mtg in Killeen @ 9 am more info coming soon
March 7, 2026 • HTC UWFaith Annual Meeting in Dallas more info coming soon
March 14, 2026 • Mid-Central/West District Annual Mtg in Granbury info soon
May 15-17, 2026 - Assembly 2026 in Indianapolis. see above
Click for how to submit your events.
| | Honor or Memorialize Someone Special | |
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Give a minute. . . or several minutes,
to “Burn the Candle” in honor or memory of someone special to you or your group. Remember a special occasion or a woman who encouraged your involvement. Donate a minute for $25.
Be a part of keeping it burning the candle for 400 minutes at our 1st Horizon TX Conference Annual Meeting on March 7th. Each minute you buy represents the cost of 1 minute of all UWFaith global mission services in the past year.
Use the form online at UWFaithHTC.org/candle-26 or print out a form and send your completed forms with payment to your local or district Treasurer.
Your honorariums will help fund UWFaith's vital, transformative mission work with women, children and youth in the US and around the world.
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Adopt-a-Girl at the Center now! It costs just $50 / month to provide the basic needs for each girl: room & board, school fees, medical care, and insurance. The Center needs sponsors for just a few more girls. Sponsors will be periodically updated on life at the JS Center.
$50 a month or $600 for a year.
The Jerri Savuto Center for Girls is now a 501(c)3 so your gift will be tax deductible.
Adopt or donate here. Questions? Contact Joyce Whiteley
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Books on 2026 Reading Program!
Add some of the new books chosen for the UWFaith Reading Program to your list! There are many new selections in these categories - something for everyone!
• Education for Mission
• Leadership Development
• Nurturing for Community
• Social Action • Spiritual Growth
Download the 2026 catalog, which lists movies, videos and podcasts too!
Books are available from UWFaith or your favorite bookstore.
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2026 UWFaith Bundle
Get the 2026 Daily Prayer Guide and Program Resource together and save!
The Daily Prayer Guide is a devotional companion that includes daily lectionary Scripture reading, advocacy day reminders, prayers and mission personnel reflections as well as pictures from mission personnel.
The Program Resource contains monthly programs for your group, and includes Scripture study, and activities.
Order them separately or together Bundle price of $28.00 (Full value = $34.98).
Bundle price is only good through December, so order now!
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• 2025 / 2026 Conference Calendar explained - see FAQ's
• Soul Care blogs - read Karen's thoughtful messages anytime
• Member Musings blog - 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!
• 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!
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