Have you given much thought to Black History month? This organization is deeply committed to the ongoing work of racial justice. Did you know we first worked on what became the "Charter for Racial Justice" in 1952? Our foremothers lobbied the UMC until they adopted it in 1980. . . Be intentional this week and learn something.

Wendy Campbell, 2023 NTC UWF President.

What Black History Means to Me as a White Woman

by Emily Jones, UWF Exec for Racial Justice

UWF is deeply committed to the ongoing work of racial justice. We strive to be in right relationship with one another; we work together for the transformation of church and world, following the teaching and example of Jesus Christ.

"When we know where we’ve come from, we are better able to act faithfully in the present and reach toward a more just future, together. . . May our honest study this February (and beyond!) motivate us to faithful action each and every month of the year." Op-ed was written by Emily Jones, UWF executive for Racial Justice. Click to read her op-ed

This year NTC UWF has prayerfully decided to embrace two mission projects. How will you and your local group help this year? More info here.

The Good Neighbor Settlement House

. . . in Brownsville, TX serves both homeless families and 300-500 migrants a day. Migrant families are served a hot meal, given a folder with legal advice, and presented with a tote bag filled with daily necessities. Last year the Good Neighbor Settlement House served 102,000 migrants. This year we are encouraging UWF across the conference to collect items to support their ministry on the border.

Missing, Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG)

NTC UWF will be partnering with the Dallas MMIWG organization and indigenous advocate, Jodi Voice Yellowfish, to help reduce the abuse and suffering of indigenous women. Our monetary gifts will be used to bring justice to the victims and end this brutality. 

CHARTER FOR RACIAL JUSTICE event

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Saturday, April 22

10 am - noon at Northaven UMC in Dallas

Racial justice and environmental justice issues overlap and are intertwined. Our speaker will be Ilka Vega, UWF Executive for Economic and Environmental Justice who attended COP27. Bring your friends to join in the small group table talk to discuss how our communities are affected by these issues and what action steps we can take together and as individuals.

A Challenge to Act With a Heart for Justice

Saturday, Feb. 18th, 11 am - 1:30 pm

Come for lunch and find ways to Stand Up and Speak out! The UWF of St. Paul UMC and FUMC Dallas are presenting Rev. Janet Wolf (as seem at Assembly '22) on the big screen calling us to challenge systemic injustice. With a special appearance by Rev. Peter Johnson,Civil Rights Activist, and a Panel for a Social-Racial Justice Conversation.

$10 Register here.

SEND US PROGRAMS OTHERS WILL ENJOY! This is a vibrant organization with a lot of interesting programs. Send us your event info and mission activities and we'll add your upcoming programs to our calendar.

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