Southwest District of the Texas Annual Conference

06/16/2026

Nothing is going to steal the joy of our campers and counselors at camp this week!

05/20/2026

Calling all youth workers and delegates under 25! If you are going to Annual Conference next week, join this chat for opportunities to get to know your peers while you're there!

05/13/2026

Did you know our conference has a podcast called, "This is How We Thrive"? One episode featured our very own Rev. Elizabeth Duffin! Watch the full episode and others here: https://www.txcumc.org/thisishowwethrivepodcast

05/13/2026

Annual Conference is just around the corner! For everything you need to know, visit

Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church

02/17/2026

Summer Youth Camp is where good vibes meet great memories.
Spend your days climbing walls, swimming, playing sports, fishing, and learning new skills like archery and axe throwing. End each day with worship and Bible study designed just for your age group.
Open to 1st–12th grade students.
Choose your week:
June 15–19, 2026 with leaders from the Metro, Southeast, and Southwest Districts
June 22–26, 2026 with leaders from the Northeast and Northwest Districts
Churches are encouraged to pick the week that best fits their summer schedule.
Save your spot: https://www.txcumc.org/summercamp
Early registration of $395/camper ends THIS MONTH
Regular registration of $425/camper begins March 1
Late registration from May 15-31 is $525/camper.

02/02/2026

A great time was had on Saturday at the Lay Servant Training at Friendship UMC in Porter! Three classes were offered, and participants even got to utilize one of the church's examples of Fresh Expressions...roasting marshmallows at the church's fire pit! 🙂

01/26/2026

Calling all Laity! Join us for a Lay Servant Training opportunity this Saturday, January 31st at Friendship UMC in Porter!

Register here: https://www.txcumc.org/lay-servant-ministry

01/26/2026

A prayer from Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey.

Gracious and merciful God,
Our hearts are heavy as we witness the pain, fear, and unrest following the recent events in Minnesota. We grieve the loss of life, the trauma carried by families and communities, and the deep divisions that continue to wound our common life. We ask for your comforting presence to surround all who are suffering and for your healing to move powerfully among them.

As followers of Jesus Christ and as United Methodists, we affirm the sacred worth of every person. Our Social Principles call us to uphold human dignity, pursue justice, and work for peace in our communities and in the world. Shape us into people who resist violence, who seek understanding, and who choose compassion over anger. Teach us again what it means to love our neighbor, especially when that love requires courage, humility, and sacrifice.

Guide leaders toward wisdom and accountability. Stir your church to be a faithful witness for reconciliation and hope. Empower us to speak truth with grace, to listen deeply to one another, and to become instruments of your peace. May your Spirit lead us toward a future marked not by fear, but by justice, mercy, and steadfast love.

In the name of Christ, we pray. Amen.

We invite you to continue this work through prayer, learning, and faithful action. The resources below offer opportunities to grow in understanding and to engage thoughtfully with our immigrant neighbors during this time.

January 31 at 10:00 AM (Zoom)
Responding to Our Immigrant Neighbors: What Is Accompaniment?
Hosted by the Rio Texas Conference
Register here: https://riotexas.zoom.us/meeting/register/TdX0tajhT_SWnK_GEKjPfw #/registration

Immigration Resource Hub
A collection of tools, teachings, and resources for churches and individuals provided by the Rio Texas Conference and Rio Texas Antiracism & Equity Coalition
Explore here: https://riotexas.org/immigration-resource-hub

February 25
Faithful Resistance: A Public Witness for Immigrant Justice
Read more here: https://www.resourceumc.org/en/topics/advocacy/immigration-and-global-migration/faithful-resistance-a-public-witness-for-immigrant-justice

May we continue seeking understanding, practicing compassion, and walking faithfully together.

01/20/2026

Check out these upcoming opportunities around the conference!