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Spring Spiritual Retreat 2023
Make plans to join us at our upcoming Spring Spiritual Growth Retreat, Saturday, March 25, 2023, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. We have an amazing line-up of workshop facilitators, and our keynote speaker will be Dr. Yvette Richards, Past National President of United Women in Faith.
As we prepare for our time together in a virtual format, we want to invite you to join us from 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. for Morning Glory. Many of us recall the great time we had at Lakeview for Morning Glory at the Tabernacle. Well, we expect this time of Morning Glory to offer nothing less. This will be a time of Praise and Worship, and you definitely don’t want to miss what the Lord has in store for you! This time together will set the tone for the day, and you will want to set your alarm a little earlier to make sure you are in the number.
We will Gather to Sing at 8:45 a.m., followed by our Opening Plenary at 9:00 a.m. After the keynote address, you can choose from two (2) workshop opportunities, which will be followed by our Closing Plenary. Our workshop facilitators include
Draw the Circle: 40 Day Prayer Challenge
Dr. Sylvia Molo Jones, Trinity United Methodist Church
Emotional Wellness for You
Natasha Young, M.Ed.,
How to Navigate Zoom
Valerie Adame, Texas Conference Communication Co-coordinator
Texas Impact 2023 Priorities and workgroups you can join
Scott Atnip and Katie Wang.
Navigating Mighty Networks: How to Connect with Other United Women in Faith
Praveena Balasundaram and Jim Keat
Leadership Development Days 2023
Newly-elected President, Theresa Graham, opened the new year in the Texas Conference on Jan 7, 2023, by welcoming district officers from across the conference to Leadership Development Days via Zoom. After a quick program meeting that featured a devotional by Spiritual Growth officer, Lue Wenzel, and a message from Graham, attendees went into breakout rooms to learn more about their new offices.
Conference officers led the breakout room sessions, training their district counterparts and giving everyone a chance to ask questions and network. District officers left the meeting armed with new ideas for training their unit counterparts.
Are you a district officer who was unable to attend Leadership Development Days? Contact your conference officer to receive the materials for your office.
New Officers Installed During 2022 Fall Meeting
Fruit trees of all kinds will grow on both banks of the river. Their leaves will not wither, nor will their fruit fail. Every month they will bear fruit, because the water from the sanctuary flows to them. Their fruit will serve for food and their leaves for healing.”
Ezekiel 47:12
Healing and Joy in our Journey to God was the theme of the 2022 Fall Annual Meeting of the Texas Conference of United Women in Faith. Led by President Carolyn Milby, women from across the conference joined together on Sept 10, 2022, via Zoom to conduct business, be inspired, and install new officers.
Milby welcomed the group with the hymn, My Jesus, I Love Thee, which was followed by an 9/11 remembrance led by Spiritual Growth officer, Lue Wenzel.
Treasurer Kathy Aubin led the Candle Burning special recognition ceremony. As part of their mission giving, units from across the district donated money in honor and in memory of special individuals in their unit to recognize their service to the organization. Aubin announced that the Conference had received over $3,000 this year as part of the Candle Burning donations.
Two women were recognized for their special service to the Conference. Vice-President Krystal West presented outgoing President Carolyn Milby with a Special Mission Recognition. Rev. Cheryl Smith received the Hazel Decker Award, which recognizes an outstanding woman in the Conference, for her work in Africa.
Kathy Kraiza, Education and Interpretation officer, presented a report on the 2022 Hands on Project. Districts from across the conference assembled kits of toiletries and supplies, which were combined to create care bags for disaster survivors. Over 200 adult care bags and 200 child care bags were assembled representing over $28,000 in donations from Texas Conference districts.
Paulette Moore-Hall updated the group on the new UWF brand standards and encouraged everyone to incorporate them in their communications and presentations.
Stacie Hawkins urged members to donate to the Legacy Endowment Fund by becoming a Legacy Builder, a Friend of Legacy, or by being a part of the 1869 Society. Created in 2014 with a goal of raising $60 million as a source of ongoing income, Hawkins reported that as of May 31, 2022, the Fund total stood at $35,920, 237.
The keynote speaker for the event was Dr Marilyn Stinson. Speaking on the meeting’s theme and scripture, Stinson invited members to follow Ezekiel’s example and:
- Focus on God
- Trust in the Lord and do good
- Be aware of God’s care each and every day
After a break, the business portion of the meeting was called to order during which new officers were elected for 2023 and the 2023 budget was adopted.
Milby led the group in the closing hymn, God Be With You Till We Meet Again, and then adjourned the meeting.
In Remembrance 2022
CENTRAL NORTH
Friendship, Porter
Susanne Belisle
Dealie Gideon
Dorothy McClain
Kathryn McMillan
Vivian Victor
John Wesley
Nancy Kuhn
Lakewood
Sudi Hamilton
Hilarie Miller
Amy Windsor
Rose Hill
Janice Burns
NORTH DISTRICT
Concordia/Zion UM, Marshall
Arletha Clough
Ebenezer UMC, Marshall
Regina Beasley
Jean Jordon
Jo Etta Gray
Mildred Mason
Mary L. Taylor
Nicole Williams
1st UMC, DeKalb
Jody Gay
1st UMC, Jefferson
Sis Owens
Daisy Campbell
Sue Swanson
Freda Sullivan
Mary McWilliams
Norma Horn
Lila Mapps
Pat Taylor
1st UMC, Longview
Ruth Flemister
Betty Miller
Hardy Memorial UMC, Texarkana
Barbara Bell
Joyce Bell
Linda Strickland
Suzanne Wyner
Wesley UMC, Marshall
Arnola Zabokrtsky
Winterfield UMC, Longview
Evelyn Smith
Frankie Herrin
EAST DISTRICT
Carthage
Burke Tuey Davis
Ann Thigpen
Crockett
Elizabeth Bailey
Aileen Bankhead
Adelyn Duke
Kathryn Rhodes
Jasper
Belle Hall
Bessie Hodges
Shelly McDaniel
Hazel Powell
Mary Walker
Nacogdoches
Mary Hicks
St. Paul’s
Rachel Anderson
Dorothy Clagett
Sonja Guillory
Mary Beth Hagood
Dottie Johnson
Carolyn Rouse
Barbara Theis
Edith Arnold
Jane Czeschin
Berta Plowman
Marlene Yoder
SOUTHWEST
BARBARA ANOIL
PAT BELL
RITA BELL
MARCIE BUTCHER
JEAN WALT CARLSON
SUE CRONAN
BEVERLY JEAN DEERHAKE
NORMA EVANS
JO HALBERT
MIA HALL
SARA JAMES
JENNINE JOCHEC
BARBARA LEFLAR
VIVA PENNINGTON
LENA PINCKNEY
REBECCA RENCHER
MARY J. SCHARNBERG
SANDRA (SANDY) SMITH-WOODLOCK
JEAN SYPERT
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Candle Burning Names 2020
Download the file to see all the names from this years candle burning.
Recognizing Beverly Rankin
READING PROGRAM
I want to recognize Beverly Rankin as continuing in the Reading Program. For the year 2020, she has read all 48 books listed. A certificate of completion will be mailed to her since no in person meetings are scheduled. Please congratulate her on this completed goal.
Lana Bowsher,
Program Resources Coordinator
Texas Conference 