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Stories in the Mission Field are features, video, photos and articles that highlight the work God is doing in the Rio Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. Follow us on Twitter @RioTXAC 

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September 26, 2017

Pflugerville UMC interviewed by Austin American Statesman about ERT Efforts

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Pflugerville UMC was interviewed by the Austin American Statesman as they headed to Victoria as Early Responders. READ AND WATCH. 

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Aug 8, 2018
Mission Opportunities at Martinez Disaster Response Warehouse
Aug 8, 2018
Aug 8, 2018
Jul 30, 2018
Leadership Institute 2018 Registration is available now for Church Leaders
Jul 30, 2018
Jul 30, 2018
The Sacred Enneagram Workshop Coming to San Antonio
Jul 25, 2018
The Sacred Enneagram Workshop Coming to San Antonio
Jul 25, 2018

Join us from 9:00 am -4:30 pm on Saturday, September 15 at Coker United Methodist Church.

Are you wondering why so many people are talking about the Enneagram? What is that strangely-shaped star? Or maybe you have never heard of the Enneagram at all, but you seek to grow in your faith and well-being. While not an exclusively Christian tool, many Christians have used the Enneagram wisely and well to draw closer to God. Wherever you're starting from, you're invited to an introduction to this profound way of looking at who we are and our paths to spiritual growth.

Jul 25, 2018
Help Needed in Response to Rio Grande Flooding
Jul 24, 2018
Help Needed in Response to Rio Grande Flooding
Jul 24, 2018

More than 6000 homes were affected in late June when torrential rains caused widespread flooding in the Rio Grande Valley, especially in Weslaco, Mercedes, and Pharr. The full extent of the damage and need is still being assessed. According to current FEMA registrations, 8457 homes have been damaged and 1662 destroyed.

Jul 24, 2018
Joint Statement from Texas Bishops on Separated Families
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
Jun 12, 2018
Churches Large and Small Work to Protect our Children
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
Clergy Choir (And Friends) Needed for Ordination Service
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
2018 Rio Texas Annual Conference Steps Up!
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 – 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
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Reflections on Tornillo July 29, 2018
Aug 2, 2018
Reflections on Tornillo July 29, 2018
Aug 2, 2018

by Rev. Laura Merrill

I was so grateful when Rev. Owen Ross invited me to be a part of the team allowed to enter the Tornillo detention facility to lead worship with the immigrant kids held there. So many people have wished there were something they could do in response to what we’ve seen happen with unaccompanied minors and especially immigrant children separated from their parents at the border, and I felt truly privileged to have the chance to stand in that place.

Aug 2, 2018
Jul 30, 2018
Campus Minister by day, Knifemaker by night
Jul 30, 2018
Jul 30, 2018
Jun 20, 2018
Rio Texas College Students and Young Adults Help with Harvey Recovery
Jun 20, 2018
Jun 20, 2018
Jun 20, 2018
A Reflection on Annual Conference 2018 from Lay Leader Ralph Thompson
Jun 20, 2018
Jun 20, 2018
Crossroads District Gathers to Celebrate
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 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
Mar 1, 2018
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Rio Texas Annual Conference

The United Methodists of The Rio Texas Conference are focused on reaching out to the people of South Texas. Some of our churches are located in some of the fastest-growing areas of the country. Others are located in areas where people are struggling with issues of poverty, lack of affordable housing, and a loss of hope. We are committed to providing vital missions, vital congregations, and strong leaders to connect our churches to the people.  

Our mission field spans South Texas. Our churches are in large cities and small towns from Austin to McAllen, from San Angelo to Victoria in vibrant cities, historic small towns and struggling communities.

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Featured
Reflections on Tornillo July 29, 2018
Aug 2, 2018
Reflections on Tornillo July 29, 2018
Aug 2, 2018

by Rev. Laura Merrill

I was so grateful when Rev. Owen Ross invited me to be a part of the team allowed to enter the Tornillo detention facility to lead worship with the immigrant kids held there. So many people have wished there were something they could do in response to what we’ve seen happen with unaccompanied minors and especially immigrant children separated from their parents at the border, and I felt truly privileged to have the chance to stand in that place.

Aug 2, 2018
Jul 30, 2018
Campus Minister by day, Knifemaker by night
Jul 30, 2018
Jul 30, 2018
Jun 20, 2018
Rio Texas College Students and Young Adults Help with Harvey Recovery
Jun 20, 2018
Jun 20, 2018
Jun 20, 2018
A Reflection on Annual Conference 2018 from Lay Leader Ralph Thompson
Jun 20, 2018
Jun 20, 2018
Crossroads District Gathers to Celebrate
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 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
Mar 1, 2018

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