Join the United Women in Faith (UWF) Book Club for an engaging, monthly gathering of readers exploring powerful stories and diverse perspectives. Meeting on Zoom on the 3rd or 4th Monday of each month at 6:30 pm (unless noted otherwise), the Book Club dives into selections from the UWF Reading Program. Each book offers unique insights into themes of spiritual growth, social action, leadership development, nurturing community, and mission education. Participants can enjoy biographies, memoirs, and novels that foster lifelong learning and a deeper understanding of faith in action. All members of the congregation are welcome to join and explore books for all ages available through the UWF Reading Program.

March 24: The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row, Anthony Ray Hinton

Join the United Women in Faith (UWF) Book Club for an engaging, monthly gathering of readers exploring powerful stories and diverse perspectives. Meeting on Zoom on the 3rd or 4th Monday of each month at 6:30 pm (unless noted otherwise), the Book Club dives into selections from the UWF Reading Program. Each book offers unique insights into themes of spiritual growth, social action, leadership development, nurturing community, and mission education. Participants can enjoy biographies, memoirs, and novels that foster lifelong learning and a deeper understanding of faith in action. All members of the congregation are welcome to join and explore books for all ages available through the UWF Reading Program.

February 24: All That is Secret, Patricia Raybon

Join us for a Birthday Bash sponsored by United Women in Faith! This is a church-wide fellowship potluck lunch following the 11:00 services in Monroe Gym. Every month will have their own birthday table (with some overflow tables for the popular months) and you will be invited to sit at your birth month table. You'll find out who you share a birthday with and meet some new folks in your church family! This is an inter-generational event, so we will have fun activities for kids of all ages to enjoy.

You're also invited to bring a savory dish to share—but please don’t bring desserts. Birthday Cakes will be provided by UWF members and friends! Please bring your dishes to Monroe Gym Kitchen at anytime on that Sunday morning before this event.

Join the United Women in Faith (UWF) Book Club for an engaging, monthly gathering of readers exploring powerful stories and diverse perspectives. Meeting on Zoom on the 3rd or 4th Monday of each month at 6:30 pm (unless noted otherwise), the Book Club dives into selections from the UWF Reading Program. Each book offers unique insights into themes of spiritual growth, social action, leadership development, nurturing community, and mission education. Participants can enjoy biographies, memoirs, and novels that foster lifelong learning and a deeper understanding of faith in action. All members of the congregation are welcome to join and explore books for all ages available through the UWF Reading Program.

January 21 (Tuesday!): The Girl With the Louding Voice, Abi Dare

Please join us on January 5 for lunch at 12:00 noon in Miller Center and then participate in creating our Vidas Robadas installation.

Vidas Robadas is a state-wide installation campaign, where congregations, universities, and any other interested locations display t-shirts that name or represent victims from their community whose lives were stolen by gun violence.

We plan on labeling and displaying shirts representing 72 people who have died from gun violence in Denton County around the outside of the church grounds for approximately a month. From Denton they will be moved to Austin to be combined with shirts from around the state in an installation on the capitol grounds incuding a rally there on February 27.

Please plan to join us. If you would like to help provide lunch, please contact Cynthia Rives.

Join the United Women in Faith (UWF) Book Club for an engaging, monthly gathering of readers exploring powerful stories and diverse perspectives. Meeting on Zoom on the 3rd or 4th Monday of each month at 6:30 pm (unless noted otherwise), the Book Club dives into selections from the UWF Reading Program. Each book offers unique insights into themes of spiritual growth, social action, leadership development, nurturing community, and mission education. Participants can enjoy biographies, memoirs, and novels that foster lifelong learning and a deeper understanding of faith in action. All members of the congregation are welcome to join and explore books for all ages available through the UWF Reading Program.

December 16th: This Is Your Time, Ruby Bridges

Join us on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 12:15 p.m. for an afternoon of fellowship, fun, and festive cheer! We’ll share delicious soups and desserts and add a dash of holiday magic with a White Elephant exchange. Bring a regift or an item from home to join the swapping fun. This gathering is open to all women—feel free to bring a friend and make some merry memories with us. We can’t wait to see you there! 

Advent Adventure!

United Women in Faith and the Youth Girls
Monday, Dec. 2 in Miller Center
5:30-7:30 p.m.

All the youth girls (grades 6-12) are invited to an Advent Adventure sponsored by the United Women in Faith. We'll be sharing a meal, learning about Advent and creating some gifts to be shared around the community.

Parents can drop off/pick up at Mulberry door. For more information contact Cynthia Rives 254-592-1510

Join the United Women in Faith (UWF) Book Club for an engaging, monthly gathering of readers exploring powerful stories and diverse perspectives. Meeting on Zoom on the 3rd or 4th Monday of each month at 6:30 pm (unless noted otherwise), the Book Club dives into selections from the UWF Reading Program. Each book offers unique insights into themes of spiritual growth, social action, leadership development, nurturing community, and mission education. Participants can enjoy biographies, memoirs, and novels that foster lifelong learning and a deeper understanding of faith in action. All members of the congregation are welcome to join and explore books for all ages available through the UWF Reading Program.

November 18th: We Are Not Here to Be Bystanders: A Memoir of Love and Resistance, Linda Sarsour

UWF members will gather for food and fellowship in Miller Center prior to the Church and Society event on October 7th.

Behind the Ballot Box: Voter Education Event

Join us for an enlightening and non-partisan event hosted by the Church & Society Committee of FUMC Denton. Our Voter Education Event offers a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the election process, facilitated by the knowledgeable Christie A. Wood.

About Christie A. Wood: Christie graduated from North Texas State University (now the University of North Texas) with a degree in Music Education. Her artistic journey led her to establish Art Glass Ensembles, a successful stained glass studio. After retiring, Christie founded North Wind Studio, specializing in fused and laminated glass art.

In 2015, Christie became active in Denton's political scene. She served on the City of Denton's Community Service Advisory Committee, worked as a Presiding Judge for elections, and contributed to recruiting election workers. Christie is passionate about election education and remains an active election worker, mentor, and advocate for non-partisan voter education.

Event Details:

• Date: Tuesday, August 6

• Dinner: 6:30-7 PM

• Presentation: 7-8 PM

• Location: Miller Center at FUMC Denton (first floor on the corner of Mulberry & Locust)

• Sponsored by: Church & Society Committee

The FUMC Denton Church & Society committee seeks to foster our United Methodist Social Principle of civic engagement by increasing voter participation and registration. Through this event, we aim to demystify the voting process and emphasize the importance of voting. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the election process and become a more informed voter.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Fentanyl: Communities in Crisis
Speakers: Kathy Travis, Kathy O’Keefe, Daniel Jaworski, and Paster Chuck Church
Presented by: Women in Faith at LCUMC
This event will be held in the Family Life Center at Lake Cities United Methodist Church in Lake Dallas, TX
ALL ARE WELCOME!

About the speakers:

Kathy Travis is a 1986 graduate of Lewisville High School. She has a Bachelor of Social Work from UNT. Kathy is married to Will and she has 2 children—Jessica and Daniel and a bonus daughter Dani. She served on the LISD School Board for 9 years. She has served on many Non-Profit boards such as Pedi-Place, YMCA, Youth and Family Counseling, Communities in Schools, Women Business Owners of Denton County, and more. She lost her daughter Jessica on 1.29.21 due to an accidental overdose. This was a terrible tragedy to her family. She is now helping other families and hopefully saving a life each time she speaks about addiction.

Kathy O’Keefe, born and raised in Chicago, holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Harrington Institute with a major in Architectural Design and a minor in Psychology. Kathy is currently the President and Executive Director of Winning The Fight, a non-profit organization that provides education, resources and support for families dealing with substance use and the disease of addiction. Winning The Fight was started when she lost her 18-year-old son, Brett, to an accidental drug overdose on March 20, 2010. She and Ben, her husband of 33 years, raised both their boys in Flower Mound, TX. Kathy was honored to be selected to attend the Summit on Opioids at the White House in March, 2018, and then one of 8 speakers to testify at the Congressional Committee on Opioids in April, 2018. Kathy was entered in Who’s Who-America in 2022.

Daniel Jaworski was raised in Highland Village and attended Marcus High School, graduating in 1989. He served in the United States Navy as a linguist and intelligence collection analyst from 1993 to 2000. He is the first person raised in Highland Village to be elected to the City Council, elected as Mayor, and earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in management with an emphasis on strategic leadership. Mayor Jaworski and his wife, Gretchen have been residents of Highland Village since 2013. They have three children—two boys and one girl. Mayor Jaworski and his wife also run a non-profit organization, The Marauder 17 Foundation. This foundation provides annual scholarships to student athletes in the Marcus High School football program as well as an athletic trainer. Mayor Jaworski lost his mother, Mary Jaworski, to an accidental Fentanyl overdose.

Rev. Chuck Church has served over 20 years in various ministry settings in the United Methodist Church and currently as Senior Pastor of Lake Cities United Methodist Church. He is married to his beautiful wife of 20 years, Michelle. They have two sons, Connor and Hayden. Chuck is a South Texas guy who graduated from high school in the small border town of Mission, Texas. After high school he sought out a degree in engineering from Texas A&M University and was a member of the Corps of Cadets. While in the Corps of Cadets, Chuck established friendships with a group of men who would go on to be various professionals including high ranking officers in the Air Force & FBI, a High School Football coach, and CEOs of companies. One of those friends, Stevan, was a talented engineer who lost his life to Fentanyl. Chuck shares Stevan's story as an example of how Fentanyl is a dangerous drug that does not care how successful you are.

Preorder: January 28-February 11
Pick-up: February 25

The casseroles are back! You can preorder frozen 8X8 casseroles online for $15 starting January 26. The Winter Casserole Fundraiser will benefit women, children and youth locally, nationally, and globally. Choose from chicken enchilada, chicken spaghetti, chicken pot pie, and green chile enchilada (vegetarian). Thank you for supporting this fundraiser! Place your order here.

Casseroles will be sold frozen, and cooking instructions will be provided. They can be picked up on Sunday, February 25, in Miller Center, between 10 am and 12:15 pm.

presented by North Texas Conference United Women in Faith

Saturday February 24, 9am-Noon
Hamilton Park UMC
11881 Schroeder Rd, Dallas
near 1-75 and Forest Ln.

*Childcare available

Maternal and infant mortality rates in Texas have significant disparities. Women of color experience a disproportionately high risk of avoidable deaths. Experts will help us understand the reality of this preventable tragedy and the policy and cultural barriers responsible. Together we'll discuss how we can be a force for change.

Speakers:

Dr. Kyrah Brown, PhD is a health equity researcher and community psychologist, assistant professor of public health at UT-Arlington, and Research Director of the Maternal & Reproductive Health Equity Research Lab.

Dr. Kristen Priddy, PhD, RN, CNS has taught nursing students in OB clinicals and provided nursing care to critically ill newborns. Considered an authority in the Dallas area, she has participated in hospital-based fetal/infant mortality review committees.

Preorder: January 28-February 11
Pick-up: February 25

The casseroles are back! You can preorder frozen 8X8 casseroles online for $15 starting January 26. The Winter Casserole Fundraiser will benefit women, children and youth locally, nationally, and globally. Choose from chicken enchilada, chicken spaghetti, chicken pot pie, and green chile enchilada (vegetarian). Thank you for supporting this fundraiser! Place your order here.

Casseroles will be sold frozen, and cooking instructions will be provided. They can be picked up on Sunday, February 25, in Miller Center, between 10 am and 12:15 pm.

Join us for a Birthday Bash sponsored by United Women in Faith! This is a church-wide fellowship potluck lunch following the 11:00 services in Monroe Gym. Every month will have their own birthday table (with some overflow tables for the popular months) and you will be invited to sit at your birth month table. You'll find out who you share a birthday with and meet some new folks in your church family! This is an inter-generational event, so we will have fun activities for kids of all ages to enjoy.

You're also invited to bring a savory dish to share—but please don’t bring desserts. Birthday Cakes will be provided by UWF members and friends! Please bring your dishes to Monroe Gym Kitchen at anytime on that Sunday morning before this event.

Preorder: January 28-February 11
Pick-up: February 25

The casseroles are back! You can preorder frozen 8X8 casseroles online for $15 starting January 26. The Winter Casserole Fundraiser will benefit women, children and youth locally, nationally, and globally. Choose from chicken enchilada, chicken spaghetti, chicken pot pie, and green chile enchilada (vegetarian). Thank you for supporting this fundraiser! Place your order here.

Casseroles will be sold frozen, and cooking instructions will be provided. They can be picked up on Sunday, February 25, in Miller Center, between 10 am and 12:15 pm.

United Women in Faith Invite all the women of the church for an Advent Celebration on December 3rd at 12:15pm in Miller Center. Please join us for a Holiday Potluck. Bring your favorite holiday side dish or dessert to share. We will hold a World Thank Offering program and have plenty of time to fellowship with one another. 

Pre-Order until October 15

Pre-order now and pickup/pay at the Alternative Gifts Fair November 3-5. Proceeds go toward the empowerment of women, children, and youth around the world. Casserole types:

• Chicken Pot Pie

• Chicken Spaghetti

• Chicken Enchilada

• Green Chile Enchilada (vegetarian)

Casseroles will be sold frozen, with cooking instructions provided. Thank you so much for your support!

Led by Karen Anderson-Lain |  April 2, 16, 23, 30  |  Room 108

This four-week short course will explore racial justice and the work we are called to do as followers of Christ. We will be examining author bell hook's reflections on the love ethic from "All about Love" and the intersections of Jesus' lived example. This group will meet four Sundays in April, skipping Easter, April 9.

Preorder: February 5-20
Pick-up: February 26

The casseroles are back! You can preorder frozen 8X8 casseroles online for $15 starting February 5. The winter casserole fundraiser will benefit women, children and youth locally, nationally, and globally. Choose from chicken enchilada, chicken spaghetti, chicken pot pie, and green chile enchilada (vegetarian). Thank you for supporting this fundraiser! Place your order here.

Casseroles will be sold frozen, and cooking instructions will be provided. They can be picked up on Sunday, February 26, in Miller Center, between 10 am and 12:15 pm.

Join us for United Women in Faith Families and Friends Christmas Brunch on Saturday, Dec. 3 in Miller Center from 10-noon. 

Please bring a wrapped White-Elephant Ornament for a gift exchange. Please bring some goodies or side dish to go along with the breakfast casseroles members are bringing. 

Join an engaged group of siblings in Christ to discuss books from the United Women in Faith Reading Program that provide education for mission; leadership development; spiritual growth; social action; and a nurturing community. We meet on Zoom.

October 20 at 7pm — Right Here, Right Now by Amy G. Oden: “Many Christians practice mindfulness outside of church and believe it does not belong to our faith tradition. However, Christians have always practiced mindfulness. This book reveals the Christian roots of mindfulness and the actual practices that, when reclaimed, deepen the life of faith and the power of our mission of love in the world.”

Faith in Democracy is Texas Impact's annual civic engagement training and celebration—join us Tuesday, September 27 from 5:30-8 pm at First United Methodist Church Denton in Flinn Hall at 201 S. Locust Denton, TX 76201 (the corner of Locust and Sycamore Streets).

Faith in Democracy is your opportunity to reflect with Denton faith leaders about why civic engagement is a must for faith communities. Hear from Texas Impact staff about our plans for the 2023 legislative session and connect with like-minded folks to build your advocacy team.

The schedule for the event is:

5:30 pm—Light Supper
6-8 pm—Training

Faith in Democracy Denton is sponsored by:
First United Methodist Church of Denton
North Texas United Methodist Board of Church and Society
National Council of Jewish Women (Texas)
Pastors for Texas Children

Texas Impact exists to put faith into action. We equip faith leaders and their congregations with the information, opportunities, and outreach tools to educate their communities and engage with lawmakers on pressing public policy issues. We are an interfaith group that works together on issues that impact the most vulnerable people in our communities. We help people live out their faith in the public square, moving the faith community from charity to justice.

Join an engaged group of siblings in Christ to discuss books from the United Women in Faith Reading Program that provide education for mission; leadership development; spiritual growth; social action; and a nurturing community. We meet on Zoom.

September 15 at 7pm — How to Be Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi: “Antiracism is a transformative concept that reorients and reenergizes the conversation about racism—and, even more fundamentally, points us toward liberating new ways of thinking about ourselves and each other.”

Sunday, September 11 from Noon-2 pm in Monroe Gym

Join us for a BBQ lunch followed by missions projects for all ages! This is an opportunity to learn about local community partners and participate in hands-on projects to support them, including: making birthday cards for youth at Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home, wreaths for Hearts for Homes clients, and much more! There will be something for everyone. Let’s give back to our neighbors as we celebrate our church shining God’s love as the heart of the city!

Join us for a community discussion on Gun Violence be Sunday, August 21, at First United Methodist Church of Denton in Flinn Hall from 5:30-8 pm.

5:30-6 pm will be a time for light refreshments, an opportunity to register to vote, and mingling.
6-8 pm will be speakers and a panel discussion followed by time for questions.

Cathy Taylor, founder and advocate for Journey4ward, a group supporting families affected by violence, from Fort Worth will serve a moderator for the evening. 

Our panel will include representatives from Denton PD and Denton ISD, Donna Bloom from Denton Friends of the Family, Pastor Cedric Chambers from Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, and councilwoman Vicki Byrd. 

We hope you will join this important community discussion. All are welcome.