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Do you remember (or have you heard) the great UMW story of CHIP postcards? it was nearly 3 decades ago that United Methodist Women across Texas wrote thousands of postcards. It was a bipartisan effort to encourage the state Legislature to provide a Children's Health Insurance Program. Our efforts and all those postcards made a BIG difference - the measure passed! It created CHIP, a new statewide health insurance program for low-income children who did not qualify for Medicaid.

We have the opportunity to help keep Texas children healthy again! Let's all use our voices to help pass HB 321. Passing this bill would ensure parents get the information they need to enroll their children in health insurance, minimize paperwork and limit bureaucratic delays so Texas children can stay healthy.

Ther is a lot happening now. Don't miss the info below about:

• UWFaith Lunch at Annual Conference: Register by Thursday, May 22 which is just 1 week away!

• Group & Individual orders for UWFaith T-Shirts can be made until May 29

• Soul Care Mini- Retreat will be Thursday, May 29th. Register now and your resources will be sent. • Proposed Medicaid & SNAP Cuts - webinar on Thurs. evening, 5/15

Remember, we believe Love in Action can change the world! Be bold and add your efforts!

-- Wendy Campbell, President, HTC UWFaith

You are invited to the first Horizon TX Conference UWFaith Lunch at the HTC Annual Conference!

UWFaith CEO, Sally Vonner, will be our speaker on "Practicing Hope Through Social Justice."

We'll have mission displays, information tables and a short presentation by our speaker. UWFaith T-shirts will be ready for pick-up at this luncheon. Bring your donations (items) for the girls at the Jerri Savuto Center in Kenya to be delivered later in June for the dedication of the JS Home!

HOW TO REGISTER: Click to go to the Annual conference site and enter your name and info, then you'll be asked if you are a voting member or coning as a guest to attend lunch. Then choose the UWFaith Lunch on Tuesday the 10th.



Join with people from all over the large Horizon TX Conference!

This UWFaith Luncheon will be the large-capacity luncheon at Annual Conference and all are welcome! The lunch is open to all AC attendees, Church & Society members, Dallas area UWFaith members, men and women! Being a UWFaith member is not required. Lunch will be In the Mack Ballroom next door to McFarlin Auditorium where the Conference business meetings take place. Bring your delegation - they are all welcome.

Lunch is $20 with several sandwich and salad options.

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 are 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.

$30 for any size, any color. ORDERS CLOSE 5/29

Order form with full info at uwfaithhtc.org/shirts

GROUP SALES: Click here if you are ordering 10 or more.

5th Thursday Soul Care Mini-Retreat

Restoring My Soul Thursday, May 29th - 10 am or 6 pm

Our soul is at its best when our body, mind, and spirit are healthy and work together for God. At this retreat we will consider the soul care practices that align our body, mind, and spirit to their best use for God’s purpose in our life. Bonus: fellowship with like-minded women across our big conference!

10 am and 6 pm sessions include optional Prayer & Meditation time for 30 minutes after the Mini-Retreat. Register now for the next Soul Care Mini-Retreat!

The Jerri Savuto Girls Center

SEEING GOD'S WORK IN KENYA



This month's Response magazine has a 2-page article describing this powerful mission and why we support it! The Center provides a safe haven for girls escaping forced marriage, so now they can attend school and thrive!! Together we are helping change these girls lives.

Share this story with your circle, Sunday School class, or UWF group. See how you and your group can support our 2025 HTC UWF project here.

Thanks to HTC UWFaith member, Cynthia Rives (FUMC Denton) who wrote the article. Contact Cynthia with your questions or to arrange for a speaker.for your group. Order RESPONSE Magazine, the official magazine of United Women in Faith.

Texas Impact: Transforming Faith into Action

Now in the final month of the legislative session we're all getting 'session fatigue.' Remember your calls and activism can make a difference! This wek you are encouraged to call your Representative or Senator with a list of bills to support/oppose.

If you are concerned about issues being discussed and laws being made in Austin, keep reading. 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.

United Women in Faith (National) is hosting an information session on Thursday, May 15, at 7 pm focused on the upcoming United Methodist annual conferences, including what to expect at the meeting and the constitutional amendments up for ratification. Plan for an hour-long Zoom gathering, with time for Q&A.

Open to anyone who like to know more about how decisions are made in the UMC —whether you're attending annual conference or not! Register here.

• The movie 'Zurawski v. Texas' is a gripping and compassionate look into the human toll of healthcare injustice—and a call to action. You are invited to two different free showings: May 15th & June 1st. Details: see the calendar on UWFaithHTC.org.

• “Defending Medicaid & SNAP,” An explanation of what’s in the deep cut proposals and how to take action. Texas Impact partners with Texans Care for Children to host webinar. Thurs, May 15, 6 - 7 pm. Register here

• MISSION u 2025: Mark your calendar for the HTC Retreat July 24 - 26 at McMurry University in Abilene with one section in Spanish. There will be two Virtual classes later in the summer / early fall. We plan to have registration open by the end of May. Our study will be Practicing Hope Together will explore hope, particularly when hope seems hard to find.

• 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!

• 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 15 • "Zurawski vs TX" movie & live panel discussion - free showing in Dallas

May 15 • Proposed Federal Medicaid & SNAP Cuts Briefing register & watch live

Now - May 29 • Order your UWFaith T-shirt in black, light blue or gray

May 29 • Mini Soul Care Retreat (morning and evening options) see above

June 1 • "Zurawski vs TX" movie & panel discussion- free showing in Plano

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

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

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.