Students channel Bob Ross, back to school shopping spree, new UMC schools, David Worthington

September 12, 2023

Painting it all out: Strawbridge UMC students enjoy creativity, fellowship at Bob Ross Night

Each year, students at Strawbridge UMC in Kingwood prepare their canvases, mix their palettes and channel their inner Bob Ross. The youth watch a projected video and paint along to the late-celebrity instructor, who wholeheartedly believed everyone had inherent artistic talent.

Back to School Shopping Spree at Faith UMC empowers students, promotes learning

Growing Vibrant Churches

A line starts forming before Faith UMC in Dickinson even opens the doors for its Back to School Shopping Spree. Church volunteers work year-round to prepare for the big event, designed to encourage students to stay in school by sending them to class with new clothes.

Adopt an Aggie returns: Church matches college students with away-from-home families

Investing in the Young

Imagine a relay race – as Adopt an Aggie is making a comeback. The long-standing tradition of A&M UMC families providing support to college students went on hold during COVID-19. Now it’s back after a three-year hiatus – and better than ever.

Making space: Church campus now home to two schools Mondays through Fridays

Transforming Lay & Clergy Leaders

Some churches sit empty during the week, but that’s simply not the case for Spring Woods UMC.

The church provides classroom space for Spring Woods Christian Academy for 6 months to pre-K students and hosts Sam Houston State University Charter School for kindergarteners through 5^th grade.

Looking to the past for inspiration: David Worthington reflects on start of Methodist movement

Transforming Lay & Clergy Leaders

Insight into how the work of John and Charles Wesley can continue to inform and inspire ministries today will be the focus of David Worthington’s upcoming talk at Chapelwood UMC, in Houston. Worthington is Director of Global Relationships at John Wesley's New Room in Bristol, England, the oldest Methodist building in the world.

The Clergy Gathering 2023 will be at Lakeview Conference Center September 25-27. Spaces are filling up fast.

R egister Now!

Entry into the TAC GHB Wellness Program begins with attending a virtual Day of Wellness event offered annually in the fall to newly eligible GHB participants, and there is no cost to participate.

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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.

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:

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EVENTS

September 17, 4:00pm

David Worthington of John Wesley’s New Room will speak at Chapelwood UMC

September 20, 9:00am-12:00pm

Virtual Day of Wellness

September 25-27, 2023

2023 Clergy Gathering (Palestine, Texas)

October 3-5, 2023