East District UMC of the Texas Annual Conference

10/19/2023

10/16/2023

10/14/2023

It is Clergy Appreciation Month!

The month of October is set aside annually to intentionally honor pastors. While I believe we should appreciate our church leaders year-round, I am glad this month is a time for you to show recognition for clergy.

Your pastor probably does more than you will ever know or see. The early mornings spent beside a hospital bed with a patient before surgery and the late nights preparing for Sunday sermons are just a few things that are part of every pastor’s daily bread that go unseen by most. The past few years have been especially challenging for our pastors. I invite you to thank them. It will make a difference in their lives.

This article gives you a few simple and creative ways to thank your pastor:
https://www.umc.org/en/content/more-than-10-ways-to-appreciate-your-pastor

- Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey

10/12/2023

Virtual Innovation Lab Grant Opportunity
October 28th at 10 a.m. via Zoom – Register today!
https://www.txcumc.org/event/tac-innovation-lab-2023

The Texas Annual Conference wants to help fund your innovative ministries! If you have an idea for your church and need some help supporting it, be sure to register for the upcoming Virtual Innovation Lab, led by your Conference Leadership Team. Rev. Melissa Maher and Rev. Michael Jarboe will emcee with appearances by Bishop Harvey, Rev. Hannah Terry, and Rev. Michael Beck with Fresh Expressions.

Clergy and laity are invited and encouraged to attend! Bring your innovative ministry ideas and hear from others.

Learn more about the grant process and register for the October 28th Innovation Lab! Additional information at: https://www.txcumc.org/event/tac-innovation-lab-2023

10/11/2023

Suit up and join innovators for our VIRTUAL Innovation Lab on Saturday, October 28th, 10am - 12pm.

Register Today to see how your Ideas can turn into CA$H!

https://www.txcumc.org/event/tac-innovation-lab-2023/

09/28/2023

Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey has named Brant Mills as the Director of Communications of the Texas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church effective October 1, 2023. Mills is no stranger to the Texas Conference having served from 2006 to 2020 as web content manager and associate director of media.

“His knowledge of the Conference and his commitment to The United Methodist Church make him the perfect leader of this important ministry,” said Bishop Harvey. As chief storyteller and strategic messenger of the mission, Mills will provide leadership in establishing and amplifying the narrative of The United Methodist witness throughout the Texas Conference.

09/24/2023

09/20/2023

Get ready for the 2023 Clergy Gathering >> September 25-27 at the Lakeview Methodist Conference Center in Palestine, TX as we enjoy fellowship, gain insight, and worship together!

Register right now to join us! https://www.shelbygiving.com/App/Form/81083abb-830e-48fa-adec-2b6b5165ed3c