Our deepest apologies for the mistake in the first story that was issued today, “Only full time pastor staying UMC in Tyler.” This story has been rewritten, “Fairwood Faithful grows to 112 members” The first story was in no way excluding any of our faithful United Methodist Churches, their pastors or members in Tyler, Texas.

April 26, 2023

First church of 2023 chartered on Sunday

UMC of the Pines in Jasper, Texas hosted a Founders' Day Celebration on Sunday, April 23, officially becoming a chartered church in the Texas Annual Conference.

Some 10 churches march out to serve community

Transforming Lay & Clergy Leaders

Moving the church outside its walls was what Pastor Ingrid Clark had in mind, when she created Servolution Mainland. “Sunday isn’t always about being in the church building,” she said. “It’s being the hands and feet of Christ.”

Fairwood Faithful grows to 112 members

Growing Vibrant Churches

In the midst of disaffiliations across the nation, Pastor Kimberly Carney told her congregation that this was their chance to claim their United Methodist roots and to be a witness for the United Methodist Church and Jesus Christ.

UMC health clinic is primary care for Houston’s uninsured

Transforming Lay & Clergy Leaders

The University of Houston College of Nursing Health Clinic opened at St. Paul’s UMC in the fall of 2021. In its first year of operation the clinic, which offers free basic medical care to the city’s homeless and working poor, has expanded from operating one day a week to two.

UMC World Communion Scholarship funds TAC member

Investing in the Young

Throughout Dr. Herbert Watkins’ life, the United Methodist Church has been a constant presence – one that guided him through his education and helped him arrive where he is today. A United Methodist World Communion Scholar, Dr. Watkins offers to serve as a speaker and share his experience with the Conference.

NEWS

Annual Conference 2023 Offerings

This year's annual conference will have three offerings. Please take time to read more and invest in these important ministries.

TMF honors Michael Gienger

Texas Methodist Foundation has named Michael Gienger as a 2023 Tom Locke Innovative Leader. This award recognizes Gienger and three others as national spiritual entrepreneurs and highlights their innovative ministries. Last year, Rev. Matt Russell was recognized as a Tom Locke Innovative Leader. Join us for the live stream Sunday, April 30 at 7 p.m.

New United Methodist Churches

New churches are being planted

and continue to grow in the Texas Annual Conference.

Small church pastor issues big challenge

Rev. Ernie Turney and Hope UMC in Chester, TX gives donation to TAC and urges other UMC's to do the same.

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

May 11, 2023

Special Session

May 21, 2023

Cy Fair UMC chartering service with Bishop Harvey

May 28 to May 31, 2023

Texas Annual Conference Session

June 19 to July 1, 2023

Texas Youth Academy

July 27 to 28, 2023