Challenge Grant Matching Opportunity: Invest in the Young
Bishop Scott Jones is encouraging individuals and congregations to designate funds to the Emerging Leaders Endowment that will encourage young adults in their journey to ministry. Contributions and pledges are being matched through year-end.
Social Media Leaders: Conference Success Can Enhance Congregational Success
Within the South Central Jurisdiction, the Texas Annual Conference has the strongest social media presence of any other conference. The TAC Communications Committee adopted a goal for 2016 of increased social media presence and the initiative worked!
Bishop Jones and Others Model
"Holy Conversations"
The Committee on Unity is hosting a February webinar to model ways to discuss tough issues within "Holy Conversations."
Chapelwood Foundation Propels College Students Forward with Scholarships
The Collegiate Challenge mentoring program at Chapelwood UMC Houston is the result of a school partnership focused on transforming lives.
Relevant Youth Activities: Two Impactful Stories
Youth groups at St. Luke's UMC Houston and St. John's UMC Richmond are 'investing in the young' in unique ways.
Coming in 2017: Valuable Trainings in All Districts
The upcoming district training opportunities are ideal for members who want to be lifelong learners and add great vitality to their local congregations.
Texas Conference Mission Center Helping Many With UMCOR Grants for Flood Recovery
Thanks to the generous donations to UMCOR, many who were devastated by two years of record-setting Texas floods are getting their lives back together with the help of the TAC Mission Center in Conroe.
December 8, 2016
BISHOP'S CORNER
Louisiana Relief
Recently, I received a note of appreciation I want to share with you from Louisiana Conference Bishop Cynthia Harvey.
Bishop Scott Jones is encouraging individuals and congregations to designate funds to the Emerging Leaders Endowment that will encourage young adults in their journey to ministry. Contributions and pledges are being matched through year-end. 
The Committee on Unity is hosting a February webinar to model ways to discuss tough issues within "Holy Conversations."
The Collegiate Challenge mentoring program at Chapelwood UMC Houston is the result of a school partnership focused on transforming lives.
Youth groups at St. Luke's UMC Houston and St. John's UMC Richmond are 'investing in the young' in unique ways.
