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!!
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.
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!
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
