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October 28, 2021

Ministry Spotlight - La Cabaña

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La Cabaña went through a rapid transformation during the Summer of 2021. Watch how Pastor JD & Marilu Mercado created a bilingual space for this inner city community.

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With 150 years of history, Memorial UMC joins Restore Austin to celebrate a new chapter of ministry, mission, and witness in the heart of Austin.

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Restore Austin—a vibrant, inclusive church community—will soon join The United Methodist Church and merge with Memorial UMC to form a new congregation in Northeast Austin. This Spirit-led partnership marks a fresh chapter of shared mission, expanded ministry, and hope for the future.

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Mar 2, 2025
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A Message from Bishop Harvey
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Thanks to your generosity, over $821,000 has already been given to support flood relief across the Rio Texas Conference—and the work continues.

In this video, Bishop Harvey celebrates the overwhelming response so far and reminds us that recovery is a marathon, not a sprint

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Jul 15, 2025
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In this video message, Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey offers words of comfort, gratitude, and hope following the devastating floods that have impacted communities across the Rio Texas Conference.

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Jacobs Chapel UMC Receives Texas Historical Commission Marker
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Celebrating a New Ministry Center and Clinic Opening
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Scholarships Available to Rio Texas Students Interested in College or Trade School
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The Power of Mentorship and Internships
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Spanish-speaking Congregations Worship Together in Rio Grande Valley
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Cosecha Harvest Program Coaches Hispanic Churches and Leaders
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Blessing Multitudes through Scholarships
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