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April 14, 2022

 

Let’s Pre-Conference 2022

Delegates are invited to attend a virtual Pre-Conference Session, a preview of the upcoming Annual Conference business session and an opportunity to delve into proposed resolutions. The Pre-Conference Session will help delegates fully understand the resolutions and offer time to ask questions.

God gives small church big numbers for afterschool program

After classes end on Wednesday, a school bus arrives at the elementary school in Alto, Texas. Children eagerly await for those bus doors to open and for the drive to A. Frank Smith UMC. These students attend an afterschool program called Kids for Christ (KFC). The church provides space to play and a meal for the children at no cost.

How to build a thriving community this Easter

As COVID cases drop lower, and in-person church service resumes, this Easter marks the return to celebrating the good news with each other. Congregations in the Texas Annual Conference found creative ways during the pandemic to keep Easter alive. Now, churches are finding the festivities they started in the face of COVID concerns are worth maintaining. These innovative Easter events provide an avenue for evangelism, fellowship and fun.

Outdoor art space now accessible to working poor

Pitched in the parking lot at St. Paul’s UMC in Houston are Art Tents – creative spaces for those experiencing homelessness. Guests, who are waiting for meals and donations from the Emergency Aid Coalition (EAC) on campus, are invited to step inside and pick up a paint brush or drawing materials. The result has been transformative for both participants and the volunteers who run the ministry. An exhibit of the works created will celebrate the healing power of artistic expression. 

How to cure preacher’s block

Got preacher’s block? The struggle is real, explains Rev. Jessica LaGrone, Dean of the Chapel at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. Almost every clergy member can relate to struggling to start a sermon. The solution, however, may be simpler and closer than you think. In January, LaGrone launched an online co-working space called “Preacher’s Block,” and it’s quickly becoming a go-to for pastors.
 
Other News

Opportunities

Springing into Joy

Join us on a journey through the lenten season as we share devotionals from around the Texas Annual Conference each week.
 
 

The Permanent Endowment Fund grant cycles open

The Permanent Endowment Fund of Moody Methodist Church in Galveston is open for Letters of Intent. We have moved from Geographic Grant Cycles to Topical Grant Cycles and those topics and due dates are marked accordingly. Our mission is: "Advancing The Care of People in the Name and Spirit of Jesus Christ".
 
 
 
 
 

Looking for a way to worship without leaving the house?

A number of churches in the Texas Annual Conference are posting sermons online.

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. 


Sermons are often available to livestream on Sunday and several congregations also record services for on-demand viewing.

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.

 

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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Annual Conference 2022
For the latest conference info. and updates visit or our website and click the link above.
Annual Conference 2022
A list of meals, meetings and events has been added to our website.
Easter 2022
We invite you to check out all of the resources we have put together for you to enjoy and share.
Ongoing
FREE COVID TESTING KITS for all employees covered under the TAC Group Health Plan.

Now - Aug. 10
Applications are now being accepted for Perkins School of Theology at Lufkin UMC, course of study extension school for Fall semester.

April 30
Prayer Conference 9am-noon at St. Lukes UMC. Join them for prayer and joyful prayer and worship.

May 5
Deadline for first round of Innovation Grants. find out how you could receive a grant worth up to $10,000.

May 1,2,3
TAC 2022 Pre-Conference meetings will be held virtually by Zoom this year.

May 19
Webinar, learn how to connect Veterans in your church and community with much needed resources.

Multiple Dates
Loving Houston has multiple upcoming workshops on Church School Partnerships & Leadership Gatherings. 
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