Southwest Texas news
Bishop sees tsunami damage firsthand
Churches welcome 1,527 visitors despite Christmas Eve snowstorm
UMs from Texas fill 10 seats in new U.S. House of Representatives
UM Women seek logo for regional mission school
Laity assembly offers sessions on making witness


Austin District news
We can offer Christ to all through scripture, songs, poetry
My Job Workshop and Laity Celebration
Austin District happenings
District Calendar

News in brief

Commentary
We have lots to celebrate, Martin, but still much to do

Across the denomination
Sending money is best way to help, relief agency says
List of recognized aid groups includes UM agency
Gifts to ‘One Great Hour’ offering needed to support relief agency
Bulletin inserts posted on line for churches to use with offerings
UM family flees from Thai hotel to escape destructive wave
UM agency ships 25,000 health kits to tsunami victims
UM agency sends $750,000 in aid for quake relief
Ad helps generate $1.1 million in online gifts