Christmas Joy! We've gotten special Christmas messages from our sisters in Kenya about the project we've been working on together. We helped raise the funds to build a secure new home for up to 60 girls escaping FGM and they've sent us a video thanks - even before they move in this week! Watch and experience the joy. May your Christmas be full of peace and joy!

Wendy Campbell, NTC United Women in Faith President

2022 MISSION PROJECT UPDATE

CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO THANKS

In 2021 NTC UWF decided to partner with the Connexional Women Fellowship of the Methodist Church in Kenya and began fulfilling a dream . . .

The dream was to end the traditional female genital mutilation (FGM) practice in villages in the Pokot section of rural western Kenya. Pauline Ntombura, the Kenyan Methodist Conference Bishop’s wife, dreamed of a shelter for Kenyan girls who needed a safe haven to avoid genital mutilation and being sold off in marriage.

We chose the Jerri Savuto Rescue Center (JSRC) as our 2022 North Texas UWF Annual Mission Project. This week 44 girls are moving into the newly built center named in memory of our friend, and missionary, Jerri Savuto. She is doing a happy dance in heaven!

The. girls are so happy and amazed at their new home! Watch the short videos and you'll be filled with Christmas Joy too!



FOR BACKGROUND READ NATIONALLY PUBLISHED STORY: North Texas United Women in Faith help Rescue Girls in Kenya

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United Women in Faith's

2024 Texas Legislative Event

January 28 - 30, 2024 in Austin or Virtual

Join women of faith from across Texas to learn about issues of concern impacting our communities from experts in Austin. Once we understand the issues we learn how to effectively contact our elected officials to boldly advocate for justice.

Women from all over Texas participate and there is no church membership requirement. Invite your interested friends!

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Learn about issues and how to boldly advocate for justice!

Your donation of any amount will help a first-timer attend the powerful annual United Women in Faith's Texas Legislative Event. $175 pays for early registration. $35 pays for virtual registration. Donate here & add TLE to the note

UWF Local Officer Training

Saturday, January 20th, 2024

This virtual training was developed to provide local officers with best practices and ways to involve more women in local groups.

There will be a session with new information and tips for each UWF office. Sessions will be 30 min. -1 hour long. Registration opens in January.

RACIAL JUSTICE SYMPOSIUM

Disparities in Maternal Health

Saturday morning, February 24th, 2024.

This should be of concern to everyone! "Women's health is not just a "Women's Issue! It is a human and equality issue [with an] an impact on public health and the economy." - Dr. Stacey Rosen. The event will be open to the community. Mark your calendar now. More info and registration coming soon.

GET TOGETHER with your UWF Sisters*

next June in St. Louis! There will be engaging workshops, inspiring worships, riveting and motivating speakers, and renewing soul care.

Get Together! TOGETHER we can do more.

TOGETHER we can be more. TOGETHER the power of love in action can change the world!

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*Our Jurisdiction includes United Women in Faith from Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri.

INSIDE RESPONSE MAGAZINE

2024 UWF READING PROGRAM

See your Nov/Dec issue of response magazine for the complete Reading Program catalog, with descriptions of this year's books for adults, youth and children. Reading plans and Bonus Books are explained in the catalog. What will you read in 2024? Online catalog.

COP28: Read All About it!

"I actually have more hope than when I got here. . . " says one of our friends at Texas Impact while in Dubai at COP28. As "People of Faith Working For Justice" they are there for us. Click & scroll to NEWS & UPDATES to read their blogs and watch their videos about what they saw and heard at COP28. They partnered with other faith groups to bring us news, updates and actions so we can support strong global climate action.

UMC SOCIAL PRINCIPLES

We are grounded in a commitment to justice and sustainability. . .

While you're thinking about COP28, now is a great time to contact your elected officials and let them know how you feel about caring for God's creation along with it's impact on global health & political stability. Click to take action.

TAKE ACTION NOW!

Call for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza

As United Women in Faith members and friends, we are called to put our love in action and speak out for peace and justice. Read the United Women in Faith's statement here.

Urge the President and Congress to press for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza with this email and phone tool. And pray for peace.

HOW TO HANDLE YEAR-END FUNDS

The donations and funds we raise together make mission happen. See the new TREASURER RESOURCES section on our website. The current Treasurer's Tip is about handling end-of-year-funds. (there is a right way!)

Contact your District Treasurer with specific questions.

2023 Mission Project donations still coming in!

Send checks with donations for MMIWG, contact Lela Luxen, Conference Treasurer, or items for Good Neighbor Settlement House, contact Joyce Whiteley, E & I Coordinator.

Full information about both projects is on our website HERE.

2023 MISSION PROJECT

Your Donations Delivered!

The hundreds of hygiene kits, diapers, and more donated by members across North Texas were collected for the Good Neighbor Settlement House in Brownsville, TX. Check out the new photo album!

If you have pictures of the big piles of items collectioned at other Annual meetings, please send them to photos@uwfnorthtexas.org so they can be added to the album!

There are even more events on our website Conference calendar.

Are you planning a special event or fundraiser?

Check out how we can help promote your event.

Our website is full of ideas for you!

• New mission opportunities and program ideas for you! Check on the RESOURCES tab on our website for new ideas for your large or small group. Send us your ideas to share them with others.
• Local Missions Local Missions That Need You! This section has new volunteer opportunities for individuals or groups.
• "All We've Done Together" - Check out the 2 pages listing who UWF of N Texas have supported, where we donated items, and many, many examples of activities and events we organized, presented and attended in the past year. WOW.

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We look forward to engaging with you!