World Methodist Conference Enjoys Texas-Sized Hospitality |
In the weeks leading up to the opening service and throughout the conference, Texas Conference churches, conference staff and an array of leaders provided volunteers, table hosts, communication support and many other enhancements to make this global event an resoundingl success.

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Rudy Thursday Morning Worship |
The first full day of the World Methodist Conference began with beautiful music and a compelling message from Rev. Rudy Rasmus, of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Downtown Houston within the Texas Annual Conference.

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What Does Your Love Look Like? |
Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church started the second full day of the WMC with a challenging question: “What does your love look like?”
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Rev. Dr. Harold Good Delivers Plenary Friday Afternoon |
Former president of the Methodist Church in Ireland and recipient of the World Methodist Peace Prize and co-recipient of the Gandhi Foundation International Peace Award, Rev. Dr. Harold Good delivered his message of unity Friday afternoon. |
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International Clergy Fill Houston Area Pulpits |
More than two dozen congregations in the greater Houston area heard the word proclaimed with an international twist as spiritual leaders visited their pulpits on Sunday, September 4 following the conclusion of the World Methodist Conference.
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Lyon Recieves 2016 Peace Award |
The 2016 peace award recipient is Rev. Dr. Jo Anne Lyon, the general superintendent of the Wesleyan Church and founder of World Hope International, a relief and development organization that seeks to alleviate suffering and injustice in 30 countries.
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Closing Worship |
The final service continued the practice of creating powerful worship experiences by blending ritual and music beautifully.

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