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We are a sisterhood, connected to women like us, and not like us, all around the world. We challenge ourselves to think of women, children and youth on the other side of the world, so we feel a kinship to the girls at the Jerri Savuto Center. They could be our nieces!

How often do we challenge ourselves to think of UWFaith that live somewhere like Kerrville?

I wrote to our sisters in Kerrville last week and got this response:

Dear UWFaith of Horizon Texas Conference,

We are all eager to help in some way. Kerr County is on the west side of Hill Country District. Canyon Lake has provided protection for those of us downstream of the lake. Kerrville UMC and St. Paul's UMC in town have been active in providing assistance in Kerrville and the county.

All the churches in the district and conference are collecting and have sent funds for the needs now and to come. UMCOR has a station in Kerrville, so they are in place without travel.

Let us all pray for the injured and lost. ...and give thanks for the hard work of the rescuers. Thank you for thinking of our Hill Country District. We are honored by your concern.

Blessings,

Emily Poling, President

Hill County District of the Rio TX Conference

Keep praying for our sisters, their families, churches & communities, and donate as you are able.

MISSION u RETREAT NEXT WEEK SO NOW IS THE TIME TO REGISTER!

Practicing Hope Together

Many of us are struggling with finding hope, because of the news or personal issues. Join us for lessons that speak truth, meaningful worship, and time to fellowship with others. Moving beyond the anxiety, grief, and uncertainty we may feel, let's help each other find that brave space we need to grow. We'll practice hope together, make new friends, and have some fun, too. Remind your roomate and 'last minute' friends to sign up now!

Choose what works for you:

3-day Retreat at McMurry University • Virtual Evening Class • Virtual Morning Class • Virtual Evening Class in Spanish

Click for full information about the young clergywomen who will be our Study Leaders, class dates & times, dates, pricing, study book, and more. Scholarship applications still being accepted!

SILENT AUCTION FOR JS GIRLS

Please donate special items to the traditional Mission u Silent Auction that will benefit this year's annual mission project. Include an index card describing your item please. We're looking for a variety of items: handcrafts, gifts, books, art, toys, home or holiday decor, fashion accessories, vintage. . . No dust or broken items - like new please! Bring items to check-in at the Mission u Retreat. Questions? Contact Jeanne Ann Gibson or Lynne Grandstaff.

Part 2 - Dedication Day at the Jerri Savuto Girls Center

Girl speaks for 72+ girls that call the Jerri Savuto Girls Center home: 

“We had no chance and no choice, and now with the JSGC we do."  

Click above to watch the video (3:28). read Cynthia's description and see photos of the big day.

-- Cynthia Rives, JS Center Board Chair and HTC UWFaith member

MORE ABOUT HER VISIT IN NEXT WEEK'S NEWSLETTER

The Jerri Savuto Girls Center is our 2025 Conference Project!

The Center provides a safe haven for girls escaping forced marriage, allowing the girls to attend school and thrive. Together we are helping change these girls lives.

Full information about our 2025 Mission Project is here.

WHAT IS THE JERRI SAVUTO CENTER?

Read a powerful 2-page article describing the JS Center in the May/June 2025 edition of response, the official UWFaith magazine. HTC UWFaith member, Cynthia Rives (FUMC Denton) wrote the article, Contact Cynthia with your questions or to arrange for a speaker for your group.

• Be a Literacy Tutor with the Scholars Literacy Program at Wesley-Rankin Community Center! Dedicated volunteers will use the proven Sequential English Education (SEE) curriculum to for students with learning differences. Training will be provided. Learn more about how you can be part of this effective program.

• Students will soon be back at school and in need of supplies. Dallas Bethlehem Center seeks your support to help their families. Help the children start the year prepared. Click to see the list of supplies online at Walmart and Amazon. Order online by July 21 or deliver to DBC by July 30. Questions? contact Annette Cullors or call DBC at 214-753-7656.

• Don't be silent! Condemn Violent & Shameful Hate Speech: People of every political persuasion should reject hatred and misinformation targeting Tribal Nations. Read more about recent situation.

• Please let us know what books on the UWFaith Reading Program 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.

• NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES on our website

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

• Mission u Study Leader's bios and Mission u Planning Team (bottom of page)

• 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!

• Looking for a program? Need a quick or short program? Check out our Quick 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.

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

Click for how to submit your events.

July 21 • 3rd Monday Book Club: Living Resistance:An Indigenous Vision

July 24-26 • HTC UWF Mission u 3-day retreat in Abilene see above

July 31 • Soul Care Mini-Retreats Virtual at 10 am or 6 pm, no cost, register now at uwfaithhtc.org/mini-soul-care

Tues. & Thurs. in August • Mission u VIrtual Sessions offered as Virtual Evening, Virtual Morning and Virtual Evening in Spanish

August 9 • "What Just Happened in The Texas Legislature" update from Texas Impact at Arapaho UMC in Dallas; 9:30 am - 2 pm, includes lunch; limited space so register now full info on calendar

September 16 • Wesley-Rankin Partner Day

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



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