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Unification FAQs

  • Who is eligible to vote on November 9th in Abilene?

    The Inaugural Annual Meeting of the United Women in Faith Horizon Texas Conference will be on November 9, 2024, in Abilene, TX. 

    The voting body of the Annual Meeting shall be composed of members in attendance from United Women in Faith organizations existing within the bounds of the Horizon Texas Conference.

    Please join us! Your vote counts!

  • What is the Hotel Information for the 1st Annual Meeting on Nov. 9?

    We have a block of rooms at two new hotels in Abilene

    1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Abilene Southwest: 3650 Cedar Run Road Abilene, Texas 79606; Phone: 325-480-1800
    2. TownePlace Suites Abilene Southwest: 3838 John Knox Drive Abilene, Texas 79606; Phone:325-999-9429

     NOTE: The cost is the same at both hotels - King $109, two Queens $119. If you see the term “C/O” on the form, it means the day to check-out

    3. The hotel agreement lists these dates: November 7, 8, 9. You may choose any combination of nights from 1to 3 night. (Best to book as many nights as you anticipate that you will want. It will be easier to cancel a night than to add a night later.)

    4. The hotels accept tax exempt forms. Forms need to be filled out, signed, and presented at check-in.

    5. What is the big difference in Home2 and TownePlace? The single rooms are different -- they both have sofas, but Home2’s sofa is a sleeper, so, three could go into those rooms if two attendees are ok with sharing a King-Sized bed.

    6. All unreserved rooms will be released on October 25, 2024!!

    7. The easiest way to make your reservation and select # of nights is to register online. You select your room, add your payment, and you will be done. But you can call the hotel(s) and make your reservation that way as well.

    8. When calling in to make your reservation, use the code UWF or the full name United Women in Faith to get the better rate.

    9. Credit Cards are charged upon arrival. A credit card is required to check in.

    10. Free breakfast included at both hotels

    11. Free cancelation until 24 hours before the reservation

    12. Here are links to the websites to make your reservations:

    Home2 Suites by Hilton reservations: (highlight and click)

    TownePlace Suites by Marriott reservations: (highlight and click) Book your group rate for United Women of Faith

  • 1- How will this unification affect my UWFaith experience?

    Most of what you experience locally will stay the same. We’ll all still be organized for mission, spiritual growth and fellowship. You can maintain all your local UWFaith traditions and participate in District projects and events, and Conference projects and events. You may continue to volunteer at and support your local missions as you have been.

    Most of the Districts are going to stay the same - except for a few that will be renamed because of duplicated names (e.g., there are two "East District"s). Most local UWFaith groups will stay in the same District, so you will continue to interact with those District officers for training, with your questions and for inspiration.

    Our Conference will cover a larger geographical area so we will have more sisters in our Conference community. The unified Conference will still host Mission u, Racial Justice events, Soul Care events, mission projects, and newsletters. 

  • 2- What is the new Conference name? How was it chosen?

    Our new conference name is the Horizon Texas Conference.

    From the Unification report: The horizon is the boundary separating the sky from the land and sea. Sometimes, we view the horizon as a limiting factor- either physically or in our human understanding.  It can be easy to focus on what is right in front of us, rather than looking beyond. But as believers, our faith carried us past the horizon, seeking something more than what our eyes can see.  Expanding our horizon opens new opportunities for ministry and for creating disciples of Jesus Christ. 

    The Naming Sub-Team Committee agreed that keeping “Texas” in the name was crucial and in keeping with the other two Texas Conferences in our jurisdiction.

  • 3- What area will the new Conference cover?

    Here you can see all the current conferences in the South Central Jurisdiction. The three conferences that are unifying are in the white box.

    Notice the relative size of the other conferences. We have been used to relatively small geographic conferences. This new larger-area conference will not be the largest conference. This will be an adjustment, but our sisterhood will grow!

  • 4- What is the timeline? When does this take effect?

    The new Horizon Texas Conference of United Women in Faith will begin January 1, 2025. 

    The first annual meeting of the Horizon Texas Conference will be held on November 9, 2024 at McMurry University in Abilene. The new conference officers will be elected and installed at this first meeting of our new conference. You'll want to be at this historical event!

  • 5- Will we still be “United Women in Faith? — or does this mean we’re getting a new name again?

    Yes, we will still be United Women in Faith!

    We will now be the United Women in Faith of the Horizon Texas Conference.

  • 6- Will we continue to do things like Mission u and Social Action events in our area?

    Yes, we will still have these events! The plan is to hold Mission u, Charter for Racial Justice Events, and Spiritual Growth Events, in multiple places across our conference. All members will be welcome at any of these events.

     

    It might be fun to go somewhere new and interact with new UWFaith friends!

  • 7- Is this just for UWFaith groups that are still in United Methodist Churches?

    The unification will affect all groups and all members within the geographical borders of the new Horizon Texas Conference. United Women in Faith welcomes all Christian women into membership, no church membership required. 

     

  • 8- Who will be Conference officers for this new Conference?

    Our Committee on Nominations (CON)* is now seeking nominations for the 2025 new unified Conference Team.

    Volunteer yourself or suggest someone you know. There are plenty of ways you can participate in leadership: on the Conference Leadership Team and on important committees that take us into the future.

    *The [new] Conference Committee on Nominations (CON) is made up of three women from each of the legacy (current) conferences, plus the CON you elected last fall at your Annual Meeting. They are all working together to create a slate of officers with women from our three current conferences to represent all of us and our diversity.

    Click on the name of the CON chair from your conference (below) to submit your nomination.
    A simple form will appear for you easily submit. Please submit nominations by Sunday, June 23rd.

    Central TX CON Chair: Gail Spears 

    North TX CON Chair: Rosie Taylor

    Northwest TX CON Chair: Sharon White

  • 9- Nominations are requested for what positions of Conference Offices?

    The Committee on Nominations requests your recommendations for these positions for the new Conference Leadership Team:

    • President
    • Vice President
    • Secretary
    • Treasurer
    • Social Action Coordinator
    • Spiritual Growth Coordinator
    • Education & Interpretation Coordinator
    • Membership, Nurture, and Outreach Coordinator (Does this one have an updates name now?)
    • Program Resources
    • Communications Coordinator
    • Committee on Nominations: Chair and Committee members (7 total) 


    Who do you recommend to lead us into the future? Please prayerfully consider your call as well as the talents and skills given to others. Click on the name of the CON chair from your conference (below) to submit your nomination. A simple form will appear for you easily submit your ideas. Nominations need to be submitted by June 22nd, 2024.

         Central TX CON Chair: Gail Spears 

         North TX CON Chair: Rosie Taylor

         Northwest TX CON Chair: Sharon White

  • 10- When will current conference officers finish their terms?

    The terms of office for all current, or 'Legacy', conference officers will end December 31, 2024. 

    The officers elected on Nov. 9, 2024 for the newly organized Horizon Texas Conference will begin their terms on January 1, 2025.

  • 12- Who is going to pay for us to travel to events outside our area?

    Standing rules for the new Horizon Texas Conference have yet to be written.  The Standing Rules document will specify who is eligible for conference funds for travel.

    If you are interested in helping on the Bylaws committee, please contact your current Conference President!