“For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven,” Ecclesiastes 3:1
Hello United Women in Faith,
We face many seasons in life. Some good, some not so good. The Bible shows us that no matter what season we experience, God is in every one of them. Assembly 2022 may be behind us, but the excitement lives on. The Community Gatherings and Town Halls uplifted and inspired me. They were reminders that no matter what season we are in, we have work to do as United Women in Faith.
We all know how quickly the months pass. We must keep up. Have you responded to calls for the following actions?
Access to Healthy Air: https://p2a.co/otrf4cx
End Corporal Punishment in Schools: https://p2a.co/xODeK7y
Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools: https://p2a.co/6fkUn0z
Tell Congress: Help end school pushout! https://p2a.co/XeXHw8b
Want to learn more about what’s happening with UWF? Log into Faith Talks and Voices from the Field. Both are found on the UWFaith.org Resource page.
Locally, we have the CTCUWFaith Annual Conference Luncheon June 14th, and Mission u August 5th & 6th is right around the corner. Mission Ties is out and ready for download. We are grateful to all Districts for committing to a Mission u event this year. There are dates and times missing from District events, we will make sure to get those out as soon as we can. We wanted to give you information and locations so you can SAVE THE DATE.
A few reminders:
- Five-Star Individual Giver Awards – the deadline to be recognized is June 30th. Local treasurers complete and submit all the required reports to District Treasurers by July 15. District Treasurers submit to Conference Treasurer by August 1.
- August is the month when we get to hear from our locals units about the things you’ve accomplished over the past year and how we can assist you moving forward. We ask that all units complete and submit the Five Star, Mission Project, and Mission Study Combined Report form to the Central Texas Mission Coordinator for Education & Interpretation Chair – Linda Beach, lsnbeach@gmail.com by August 15th.
- If you have not received the email from Caye Felton, Central Texas Conference Secretary of Program Resources regarding updates to the Reading Program, please contact her: caye.felton@gmail.com
This is the season to invite women of all ages to see what we are about. Check out the new membership resource, “Excite New Women, Invite Participation. You can download this resource here: https://www.umwmissionresources.org/content.asp?tid=1387
With God’s help we are regrouping and rebuilding. Your Conference & District Teams are ready and committed to assist in any way we can. Let us know how we can serve you better.
Pam Pinkerton-Whitley, CTCUWF President
Conference UWF Virtual Mission u
The conference will host a virtual Mission u in September and October. Four sessions, led by President Pam Pinkerton, Social Action Coordinator Fannette Welton, and South District President Donna Jensen, will be held on Thursdays: September 22, September 29, October 6 and October 13 from 6:30-8:30 PM. The cost is $30. Please register on the Mission u registration form.
Mission Today Report Due August 15
The Form for submitting your Mission Today Report is in Documents. Click HERE. Deadline to ensure your unit is listed in the 2023 Resource Book is August 15. Forms will be accepted after that date.
Mission Ties Available NOW!
Mission u Information in Mission Ties is available here!
New Additions to the District Mission u Events: West District will host in person Mission u at DeLeon FUMC. Donna Jensen will be teaching. Contacts for more information are Linda Beach and Dottie Hare. For their contact information, call, text or email Lynne Grandstaff Registrar 214-738-7301 or hulyn.herself@gmail.com.
Register for Mission u District Events and Conference Virtual Event here online (don't forget your costs summary page) or mail in your registration ( pages available in Mission Ties).
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Urgent: Tell the Senate to Act to Prevent Gun Violence
As Christians we are called by scripture to transform a society marked by violence into one of peace. Make it clear to your elected officials that they must act NOW to pass more stringent legislation on firearm sales, background checks, and waiting periods.