Discovering fall fun, trunk or treat, celebrating 190 years of rich history

October 26, 2023

Families discover fall fun on church campuses

Now that the summer heat has begun to fade, churches in the Texas Annual Conference are celebrating the changing seasons. Several congregations are hosting fall festivals, each promising fellowship and plenty of old-fashioned family fun.

Rev. Dr. Tom Pace named Perkins Distinguished Alumnus

Rev. Dr. Tom Pace, who earned his Master of Divinity from Perkins in 1982, will be honored at the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award Banquet on Nov. 13.

Receiving the award came as a surprise. “I was very humbled,” Pace said.

Congregants collect candy, deck out cars for trunk-or-treaters

Churches in the Texas Annual Conference are decking out their cars with decor for Trunk-or-Treat celebrations. Several congregations are transforming their parking lots for the fall festivity, where costumed children visit decorated parked vehicles for candy, instead of going door-to-door.

McMahan Chapel in East Texas celebrates 190 years of rich history

A small church perched in East Texas, not far from the Louisiana border, has a great big history. McMahan Chapel UMC, located in Bronson, is the oldest Protestant church continuously in service in the state.

Orange's Wesley UMC grateful to find Pastor Benny Smith

Harvey and Doris Wilson were impressed from the start when Benny Smith first preached at Wesley UMC in Orange.

The congregation was searching for a new pastor after the retirement of their previous leader.

Virtual Innovation Lab Grant Opportunity

Learn how to write a successful grant. Bring your innovative ministry ideas and hear from others. October 28th at 10 a.m. via Zoom

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Annual Conference 2024 will be held June 9-12 at the Marriott Westchase.

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NEWS

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.

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EVENTS

October 28, 2023

Virtual Innovation Lab

October 29, 2023

Bishop Harvey will speak at Disciples UMC's 55th Anniversary

November 9, 2023