Southwest Texas news
UMs plan events to draw unchurched
Russian partner church reaches out to Vologda children, parents
Pastors begin blood screenings for Clergy Care
Aransas Pass woman, 2 Sea City volunteers honored
4 more churches earn welcoming status
Corpus Christi UM continues life of mission service
San Angelo plays host to Thanksgiving gathering
Governor honors Mertzon UM for firefighting service

McAllen District news
140 have fun at District YOUth Olympics
Lay speakers training events slated Nov. 4, 18
70 attend Open House picnic
Sept. 10 at Christ UMC, Kingsville
Church transformations will improve welcoming status
Harlingen newspaper reports pastor’s passion for worship
Valley Praise offers service in park Oct. 15 for Harlingen community
District calendar

News in brief

Commentary
Emmaus should follow college, not fraternity, model
Why should someone join The United Methodist Church anyway?

Across the denomination
Retired bishop named to fill Dallas post
Hassinger to lead Albany Episcopal Area
UM, Episcopal bishops share Holy Communion for first time




Corpus Christi news
3 congregations work together to refurbish rooms at Goliad church
I learned about being disabled this summer
District retreat promises time
of spiritual renewal, reflection
UMs thank Luthera ns
District calandar
District happenings