What Will We Do About Racism? The Time to Act is Now.
This high-impact speech was made by Garlinda Burton at a national UWFaith meeting in March. It has been reprinted, along with a Methodist timeline, Antiracism Actions to Consider, and a call to white sisters "to see it, name it, and tackle it." You'll find it powerful whether you read it alone or in a group. Consider sharing it with your circle, Sunday School class and family.
Read it here or in the July/August response magazine.
2025 Mission Project for Horizon Texas Conference UWFaith!
Jerri Savuto Center for Girls in western, rural Kenya
jscenter.org The Center provides a safe haven for girls escaping forced marriage where they can attend school and thrive!!
QUICK Read the 2 page article published in the May/June Response magazine about the Jerri Savuto Center for Girls. Share this article at a circle meeting and they will understand more about UWFaith and why we want to help these girls!
Contact JS Center Board Chair, Cynthia Rives, to request a speaker and learn more about this mission changing lives! Look at their website to learn about our 2025 Conference Mission Project! There are lots of pictures, stories, and letters. Videos coming soon.
See the page about this as our 2025 Mission Project to learn more about the mission, and how your group and you as an individual can participate and help.
Methodist Children's Home
How much do you know about the work they do? Call to arrange a speaker to come speak to your group, anywhere in Horizon TX Conf.
Contact Allison Hamby Allen, Advancement Coordinator at Methodist Children's Home at aallen@mch.org or call 254-750-1348.
Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference Immersion Experience
-- Invite Ruth Bowen to speak to your group about her experience with both personal stories and photos from attending the OIMC Immersion Experience. See pic of her with the UWFaith members of Lake Cities, TX in the May/June Response magazine (same issue as pictured above) in the Bright Lights section on page 22. Ruth Bowen is the former Social Action Coordinator for the North Texas Conference UWFaith.
TEXAS IMPACT - People of Faith, Working for Justice
texasimpact.org Learn about the many aspects of our partner in Austin!
• Recent UWFaith Legislative Event - Look at the large 2025 TLE picture of to see who you recognize that attended, and invite someone to tell you what they learned - even if they aren't from your local group. Watch or listen to one or more of the recorded speakers. Access the 2025 session recordings and handouts from this year's event here.
• Look at the Texas Impact Action Center and discuss whatever issue is current!
FAQ: HAVE THE PRIORITIES OF UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH CHANGED IN 2025?
The reality is that mass incarceration of communities of color, climate and environmental justice have always been and continue to be issues that impact women, children and youth, in all communities everywhere, whether we choose to recognize it or not. We cannot give up advocating for justice and change. Even small wins or steps make a difference . . . read more in this response article.
Keep reading - the end of the article lists three easy steps we can take to prepare for 2025 and beyond.
QUICK OPTION!
Never Give Up: Cynthia and Michelle's Faithful Fight Against Mass Incarceration 
This documentary shares the story of Cynthia and Michelle, who have been directly impacted by mass incarceration. It highlights some of the struggles women face while incarcerated and challenges viewers to confront the racial disparities within the justice system and urges reform. It now has a free discussion guide to download. It was written to spark meaningful conversation, open dialogue, and inspire actionable steps towards justice and reform.
The short film (less than 6 min. long) and discussion guide are both free. Together they are perfect for a Circle meeting, Sunday School class, etc.
Recovering the Stories: Exploring the History and Resilience in Dallas Communities - West Dallas
In this episode, we look at the complexities of the Indian Relocation Act of 1956 and its impact on American Indian communities. The program was marketed as an opportunity for prosperity but for Native Americans who moved to West Dallas the realities were far more challenging. Today, we see the community’s efforts to reclaim their cultural identity and celebrate their rich Native American heritage. There are about 75,000 Native Americans in Dallas County today. How many more are living in other counties in the Horizon Texas Conference? Click to watch this free short episode.
Video: 10 minutes, 47 seconds Originally aired 08/29/2024
Discuss the Intersection of Climate & Borders
Read and discuss the article "Why Christians Should Be Concerned with Climate Displacement and Border Militarization", by Ilka Vega. Ilka grew up in Texas and many of us know her as an intern and her involvement at the annual Texas Legislative Event. Now she is on the UWFaith national staff as Executive for Economic and Environmental Justice.
Immigration: What does the Bishop have to say?
Explore Immigration Resources - a collection of guidance, advocacy tools and educational materials designed to support migrant, immigrant and refugee communities. As people of faith, we are called to extend compassion, seek justice and stand in solidarity with those navigating the complexities of immigration. Provided by the Horizon Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church.
