Revive identity, renew connection and reimagine the future

Transforming Lay & Clergy Leaders

Love was the primary theme of Bishop Harvey’s Episcopal Address during the 2023 Annual Conference. The speech was inspired by Mark 12:28-31, where Jesus identifies the most important commandments: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength” and “love your neighbor as yourself.”

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Exploring new ways to have in-depth conversations at AC2023

Transforming Lay & Clergy Leaders

Members of the Texas Annual Conference gathered in a whole new way during the Annual Conference 2023 – seated around a table. The afternoon of Tuesday, May 30th was reserved for “Holy Conversation at the Table” – the perfect space for intimate discussions facilitated by the Conference Leadership Team.

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Faithful lives dedicated to Christ honored at Memorial Service

Transforming Lay & Clergy Leaders

The Rev. Dr. Jerry Neff delivered the Memorial Service during the Texas Annual Conference (TAC) on Monday, May 29, 2023. He said he was honored to participate in what has long been one of his favorite worship opportunities, which shines light on the importance of connection.

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2024 Budget approved by Annual Conference

Transforming Lay & Clergy Leaders

The 2024 proposed Conference apportionment budget target of $4.232 million was approved during the Texas Annual Conference on Tuesday, May 30. The 2023 apportionment spending target of $5.018 million was also presented. The original 2023 apportionment budget target was $9.286 million but was reduced by $4.268 million due to the impact stemming from disaffiliation in December 2022. 

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