April 12, 2023

Charming wedding venue new home for committed UMC members

A picturesque chapel standing on the grounds of Teaberry Farms in Jacksonville, Texas has become a temporary home for a group of United Methodists in need of a refuge.

Pastor shares unexpected way she met the community

Investing in the Young

Rev. Patricia Lund knows the buzz that builds when a county fair comes to town. “And I’m pretty sure every little girl wants to be the Fair Queen one day,” Lund said – herself included. Now she’s making that dream come true at the Leon County Fair.

Specialist engaged to guide church through demographic changes

Transforming Lay & Clergy Leaders

Rev. Daniel Jones, Senior Pastor at Sunset UMC in Pasadena, faced a common challenge for a number of churches. The neighborhood changed over the years and no longer matched the population inside of the building. He turned to the Ministry Specialist Initiative (MSI) for help

More laity leading Christian Educators Fellowship

Growing Vibrant Churches

The Christian Educators Fellowship (CEF) is on a mission to provide support, fellowship and ideas to those in the field. CEF meetings include presentations by guest speakers, followed by time for networking. The next meeting is scheduled for noon on Wednesday, April 19 at St. Paul’s UMC in Houston, 5501 Main St.

Bishops Harvey and Bickerton, Annual Conference dynamic duo

Transforming Lay & Clergy Leaders

Two heads are better than one – especially a duo of competent individuals, faced with an important duty. During the Annual Conference, Bishop Cynthia Harvey has enlisted Bishop Thomas Bickerton of the New York Conference to serve as support.

NEWS

Tornado rips through Mississippi

On March 24, a large category 4 tornado struck Mississippi. Our friends in Mississippi need our help.

Churches in the News

United Methodist Churches are making headlines – leading the way through ministry, outreach and discipleship. Amazing stories about our local congregations in the Texas Annual Conference are popping up – and news publications around the country are spreading the word about UM churches. Read all about it.

Online Services

You don’t have to miss a service if you’re out of town or if you prefer to stay at home. Viewers can also enjoy multiple preaching styles and even virtually “attend” different churches. There’s a lot going on Sundays in the TAC that you won’t want to miss.

We would like to include your church in this list. Please let us know if you are posting a resource online by sending a link to:

communications@txcumc.org.

EVENTS

April 23, 24, 25, 2023

Pre-Conference Meetings from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

May 11, 2023

Special Session

May 28 to May 31, 2023

Texas Annual Conference Session

June 19 to July 1, 2023

Texas Youth Academy

July 27 to 28, 2023