September 26, 2017

Retired Rio Texas Pastor Offering Counseling Services to Harvey Survivors

September 26, 2017/ Austin W. Newton

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Retired Pastor Andrew D. Reichert is offering free counseling services to Hurricane Harvey survivors. KRIS-TV Corpus Christi has his story.

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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

Rio Texas Commissions New Trusted con Confianza Facilitators

Apr 4, 2018

Mar 21, 2018

Bee Creek UMC Celebrates Lent & Easter Outdoors

Mar 21, 2018

As Bee Creek United Methodist Church, Spicewood prepares for Holy Week and Easter, they are getting ready to spend more time outside than inside. For the first time, the church is offering more outdoor and community Holy Week services than services inside the church.

Mar 21, 2018

Mar 13, 2018

Capital District Midwinter Shares God's Image

Mar 13, 2018

The Capital District Youth gathered over 120 youth from 12 churches at Camp Tejas on Feb. 23-25 for the Capital District Midwinter 2018. This year’s speaker was Rev. Hilary Marchbanks. She shared reflections on what it means to be created in the image of God.

Mar 13, 2018

Bishop Ough, thousands of United Methodists to join in rally against racism

Mar 13, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the nation marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., United Methodists will unite with members of the National Council of Churches in Washington, D.C., April 3-5, for the Truth and Racial Justice Initiative.

Mar 13, 2018

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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

Feb 6, 2018

Ministerio Pan de Vida

Feb 6, 2018

The churches of the Rio Texas Annual Conference are working to create fresh expressions of church, taking the gospel to where the people are. El Divino Redentor, McAllen Pan de Vida ministry is a two-year old effort for residents in Mission who do not belong to a church.

Feb 6, 2018

Jan 22, 2018

Spring Creek UMC Takes Christmas Beyond the Walls

Jan 22, 2018

Spring Creek United Methodist Church spent Advent reaching outside the walls, designating an offering to build homes, and taking Christmas Eve worship to Haven for Hope.

Each year, Spring Creek collects a Christ Child offering. This year, the goal of the offering was to raise $57,000 to build a house with Habitat for Humanity. The idea to construct a home was related to work at their own facility.

Jan 22, 2018

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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May 9, 2018

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May 9, 2018

By Fritzi Simon
Co-Lay Leader
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Worship Service Marks 25th Anniversary of Cesar Chavez's Death

Apr 25, 2018

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Coastal Bend Churches Care for Homeless on Holy Saturday

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

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College Students on Mission in Costa Rica

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Reflections on CMN Conference by Rev. Dr. Robert Lopez

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Fifth Sundays Create Mission Opportunities for Small Churches

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Midwinter Youth Fundraise Pennies for Harvey Relief

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Theresa Booth: Drive Thru Ash Wednesday Reflections

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Spring Creek UMC Takes Christmas Beyond the Walls

Jan 22, 2018

Spring Creek United Methodist Church spent Advent reaching outside the walls, designating an offering to build homes, and taking Christmas Eve worship to Haven for Hope.

Jan 22, 2018

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