April 09, 2015

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Jun 20, 2018

Rio Texas College Students and Young Adults Help with Harvey Recovery

Jun 20, 2018

A Reflection on Annual Conference 2018 from Lay Leader Ralph Thompson

Jun 20, 2018

May 9, 2018

Crossroads District Gathers to Celebrate

May 9, 2018

By Fritzi Simon
Co-Lay Leader
Crossroads District

Churches throughout the Crossroads District came together to celebrate on Saturday, April 21. The District was honored to welcome Bishop and Mrs. Schnase and Rev. Diana Phillips and her husband Mark as special guests.

May 9, 2018

Apr 25, 2018

Worship Service Marks 25th Anniversary of Cesar Chavez's Death

Apr 25, 2018

Apr 11, 2018

Coastal Bend Churches Care for Homeless on Holy Saturday

Apr 11, 2018

"We believe it was the beacon of life for God’s love in community..."

Apr 11, 2018

Mar 21, 2018

College Students on Mission in Costa Rica

Mar 21, 2018

Fifteen college students and supporters from San Antonio Wesley and Texas State United Campus Ministry went on a mission trip to Costa Rica over Spring Break 2018. Students spent the week helping a local Costa Rica Methodist Church in Rio Cuarto as it prepared to expand its reach into the local community.

Mar 21, 2018

Mar 12, 2018

Reflections on CMN Conference by Rev. Dr. Robert Lopez

Mar 12, 2018

I just attended the first annual CMN conference in Dallas this past week and I got a word from God! CMN [Church Multiplication Network] is the Assembly of God church planting network. Since 2008, CMN has helped launch 3400 plus churches and trained over 7500 planters. The worship was intense and the speakers were inspirational!

Mar 12, 2018

Mar 1, 2018

Fifth Sundays Create Mission Opportunities for Small Churches

Mar 1, 2018

Feb 21, 2018

Midwinter Youth Fundraise Pennies for Harvey Relief

Feb 21, 2018

Feb 20, 2018

Theresa Booth: Drive Thru Ash Wednesday Reflections

Feb 20, 2018

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Jun 20, 2018

Joint Statement from Texas Bishops on Separated Families

Jun 20, 2018

The bishops of the five Annual Conferences in Texas today issued a joint statement commending President Trump for signing an executive order ending his administration’s policy of separating families on the border. Furthermore, the bishops urged readers to contact their congressional representative and senators to continue expressing concerns for the separated children and calling for legislation to keep families together.

View or Download Joint Statement from Texas Bishops on Separated Families

Jun 20, 2018

Jun 12, 2018

United Methodists Pass Resolution to End Immigrant Family Separation at Annual Gathering

Jun 12, 2018

May 29, 2018

Churches Large and Small Work to Protect our Children

May 29, 2018

Churches large and small continue to protect our children by working to ensure their leaders are Trusted con Confianza (trusted with confidence).

Following Annual Conference 2017 and the adoption of the new Rio Texas Child, Youth, and Vulnerable Adult safety policy, the Rio Texas Conference Safety Task Force launched Trusted con Confianza – inviting churches and organizations across the connection to participate in this certification ministry.

Churches large and small have said “yes” to safe ministry– working on policies and inviting leaders to go through the certification process.

May 29, 2018

May 25, 2018

Clergy Choir (And Friends) Needed for Ordination Service

May 25, 2018

The tradition continues with our very own Clergy Choir (Plus) providing music for our Annual Conference Ordination Service on Friday evening June 8. Other musically inclined delegates and spouses or youth are also invited to participate.

May 25, 2018

May 9, 2018

2018 Rio Texas Annual Conference Steps Up!

May 9, 2018

You’ve probably have heard of mall walking—now Rio Texas is going to be “conference walking”! In the interest of physical, mental, and spiritual wellness, the new Rio Texas Wellness Team is inviting Annual Conference attendees to track the number of steps they walk during our gathering this year in Corpus Christi, June 6-9.

May 9, 2018

El Valle District Ministry Center – We’re Writing Our Story!

May 9, 2018

El Valle District Ministry Center is a vision of the district which involved repurposing a closed church and building ministry partners. The building was redesigned to support its new purposes. We envision partnering with other groups to educate and promote healthy eating and healthy choices. We aim to help lower childhood obesity rates in the Rio Grande Valley.

May 9, 2018

Apr 17, 2018

Bishop Announces New District Superintendent and Assistant

Apr 17, 2018

Robert Schnase, Bishop of the Rio Texas Annual Conference, announced the appointment of Rev. Andy Smith as the new District Superintendent of the Hill Country District. Smith will replace retiring District Superintendent John Wright. Smith is currently the superintendent of the West District and will continue to serve the West in addition to Hill Country.

Apr 17, 2018

Apr 11, 2018

Texas Immigration Summit Strengthens JFON Chapters

Apr 11, 2018

“There is strength we can present as one unified voice..."

Apr 11, 2018

Apr 4, 2018

Rio Texas Churches Share Easter with New People in New Ways

Apr 4, 2018

While thousands flocked to United Methodists Churches in Rio Texas for the remembrance of Holy Week and celebration of Easter, many were able to worship in new ways and in new places.

Apr 4, 2018

Survey for Growing Together: Families

Apr 4, 2018

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