Texas Annual Conference

The Hierapolis Roman Theater in Pamukkale which dates to the 2nd century AD, is one of the best preserved theaters in Turkey. A group led by the Rev. Trey Comstock traveled to places visited by the apostle Paul. Photo courtesy of the Texas Conference.

Following the path of Paul

A clergy cohort from the Texas Conference joined colleagues from other conferences in an 11-day journey across Greece and Turkey, visiting spots where the apostle Paul went.

Local Church

Members of La Trinidad United Methodist Church applaud as Walnut Springs United Methodist members stand during a Nov. 19 worship service in Seguin, Texas. La Trinidad has given over its fellowship hall to the Walnut Springs group, which consists of people who chose to remain United Methodist after their church disaffiliated. La Trinidad and Walnut Springs worship together on special occasions. Photo by Sam Hodges, UM News.

Room at the inn, courtesy of Hispanic church

La Trinidad United Methodist of Seguin, Texas, is hosting a group that chose to remain United Methodist after their church disaffiliated.

Congregations

The sign in front of former Redwater United Methodist Church in Redwater, Texas, reads “New Faith Community.” The red brick building with its tall white steeple sat vacant for about a year after the congregation merged with Maud United Methodist Church. Photo courtesy of the Texas Conference.

United Methodists form group in Texas town

“New Faith Community” is the placeholder name for a group of United Methodists who have begun worshipping together in this northeast Texas town. It’s another Texas Conference example of faithful United Methodists banding together amid a wave of nearby church disaffiliations.

Theology and Education

Bishop Scott Jones, who presided over the 12th annual gathering of the Laos Samphan Methodist Church mission in Vientiane, Laos, celebrates Holy Communion on Sept. 1. Members from across the country gathered Aug. 30-Sept. 4 for the first such gathering in Laos since the mission officially started in 2006. Photo by Thomas E. Kim, UM News.

Mission celebrates its first gathering in Laos in 16 years

The event brought together nearly 200 members for the ordination of new leaders, lectures, worship and other celebrations.

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