Every four years, youth from throughout The United Methodist Church gather for four days of discipleship, fun, and fellowship. Youth 2023 was filled with interactive learning, worship, Bible study, and service projects. It is a place where you can find inspiration, support, and opportunities to authentically experience what it means to be part of the Methodist and Wesleyan family.

This year’s event was held in Daytona Beach, Florida. Around 3,000 UMC students and adults descended upon the Ocean Center. There was communion on the beach each morning, powerful worship services, as well as evening service projects. The days were filled with workshops ranging from praying in color and art, to learning about the Wesley brothers and their stories. 

The Rio Texas Conference chartered a bus to provide transportation to those from our conference wishing to attend. Groups from San Marcos, Cedar Park, Kyle, and La Trinidad Seguin rode the bus. They met with other youth and leaders from the South Central Jurisdiction, and learned about upcoming opportunities to participate in both Jurisdictional and General Conference.

God truly rocked Daytona Beach.

About Youth Ministry Council

The Rio Texas Conference Youth Ministry Council equips and supports young leaders so they can become leaders of the Annual Conference. This young council works as Christ’s disciples for the transformation of the world. This diverse group of 7th-12th graders exhibit gifts for leadership. They strive to live into Christ’s great commandment, loving God and neighbor in all they do. 

Youth Ministry Council consists of youth and adults from across the Rio Texas Annual  Conference. These youth are leaders who want to make a difference in The United Methodist Church. Youth are confirmed members in their local church and serve in their local churches, their district, the conference, and beyond. The council consists of youth from each of the seven Rio Texas Conference districts and reflects the diversity of our conference. Members of this council serve as delegates to the Annual Conference. They also have opportunities to attend jurisdictional and global events.

The YMC meets monthly via Zoom to discuss topics important to themselves and the youth of our conference. They also meet quarterly in person for service projects, fellowship, and fun.  

This is a fun way to get involved in The United Methodist Church, have a voice in the things happening in our conference, and learn about all that it means to be United Methodist and a part of the Wesleyan tradition.

Applications for membership in the Youth Ministry Council will open on Thursday, August 17th and remain open until August 31st. Visit www.riotexas.org/ymc to find further information and to apply to join us!