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This UWFaith Luncheon will be the large-capacity luncheon at Annual Conference at SMU on Tuesday, June 10th.

• Open to all AC attendees - All are welcome! Order lunch.

• Speaker will be UWFaith CEO Sally Vonner on "Practicing Hope Through Social Justice."

• In the Mack Ballroom - next to McFarlin Auditorium where the Conference takes place.

• UWFaith T-shirts will be ready for pick-up at this luncheon.

DBC Connect: Lunch, Update & Tour

Wednesday, May 7th 11:30 - 1 pm

at Dallas Bethlehem Center

When did you last visit Dallas Bethlehem Center? Come see how DBC is making a difference in the South Dallas neighborhood. You'll hear about the many programs supporting the neighborhood and innovative new programs strengthening the neighborhood. Get a tour of the Center, see the garden and learn how these new initiatives are directly impacting the community.

REGISTER HERE - no cost. Lunch will be provided. 

LOCATION: 4410 Leland Ave. 75215. Carpooling is encouraged. Park in the lot at the corner of Leland and Marburg.

UWFaith T-Shirts Available for a limited time only:

Now in 3 colors: Black, Light Blue & Light Heather Gray

Click to order now! Your purchase supports HTC UWFaith missions.

These shirts are worn by UWFaith members all over the country, but only available from the Horizon TX Conference of UWFaith. They are nice and soft, with vibrant colors that won't fade. Perfect for telling others about UWFaith and identifying your group at special events. Tell your friends! $30 for any size, any color. Full information & order form at uwfaithhtc.org/shirts

Delivery options include free pick-up at Annual Conference in June.

The Jerri Savuto Girls Center

The center is changing lives of girls in rural Kenya. This refuge allows girls as young as 7 to escape female genital mutilation (FGM) and forced marriage. The tradition of FGM is hard for most of us to imagine or understand. This book from the UWFaith Reading Program does a good job of helping us understand the situation.

THE GIRLS IN THE WILD FIG TREE:

HOW I FOUGHT TO SAVE MYSELF, MY SISTER,

AND THOUSANDS OF GIRLS WORLDWIDE

by Nice Leng'ete

This is the story of a girl who escaped FGM and you can learn about the culture and practice from her perspective.Written in an easy to read style, you'll be inspired by her story of how she went to school and became an activist changing thousands of lives.

See how you and your group can support our 2025 HTC UWF project here.

Texas Impact: Transforming Faith into Action

Bishop Saenz of Horizon TX Conference: "...Speaking not from political partisanship but from our shared foundation in scripture and our United Methodist traditions . . . [As Christians] in a democratic society we have the responsibility to peacefully work to change laws we believe are unjust or ineffective."

Concerned about issues being discussed and laws being made in Austin but want some clarity? Texas Impact provides factual information and outreach tools to inform us and help us engage on issues that reflect our shared values. This week's Action Alert features more information on these issues:

Public Education • Reproductive Rights • Maternal Health •  Immigration • Violence Prevention • LGBTQ+ Rights •

Climate & Energy • Voting Rights • and more

HTC United Women in Faith is a member organization of Texas Impact.

• NEW 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!

• Summer Camp supplies needed - for Wesley-Rankin's B3X Summer Camp reinforces core subjects through creative, interactive activities, and they need a lot of supplies to bring these lessons to life! You can make a difference by donating from our Amazon Wishlist—every item helps the make it a summer full of learning and discovery! Items are $3 and up. Questions? Contact Becky Stegmann

• MISSION u 2025: Mark your calendar for July 24 - 26. Planning for this 3-day Retreat at McMurry University event is underway. Details coming soon. Want to help? Write us at info@uwfaithhtc.org

• Volunteers needed at United Community Center's Mobile Food Pantry on ! Help fight hunger in Ft. Worth! Volunteer on 4th Saturdays. Make a real impact and bring vital resources to the community. Many ways you can help. Sign-up here.

• 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. Send your photos and we'll add them to the RJ Event photo album.

• Reading Program Reminder: the current reporting period is from September 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025. In the future we will be reporting on a calendar year.

• Looking for a program? Need a quick or short program? Check out our Quick Ideas in the Resources tab on the website. Send us your ideas too!

• 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.

May 3 • Golf Tournament benefitting Amarillo Wesley Community Center

May 7 • DBC Connect - Lunch & Learn at Dallas Bethlehem Center (see above)

May 29 • Mini Soul Care Retreat (morning and evening option)

June 8 - 10 • Horizon Texas UMC Annual Conference at SMU

June 10 • UWFaith Lunch at Annual Conference, Sally Vonner, Speaker

July 24-26 • HTC UWF Mission u 3-day retreat in Abilene more info coming in May

September 16 • Wesley-Rankin Partner Day

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

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.