Southwest Texas news
UMs to join in local Thanksgiving events
Offering given at bishop’s service to aid children
Saturday Discovery Zone allows young people to explore ministry
Wesley nurses work to improve health of whole person
30 Southwest Texans get help from Student Day offering
3 more churches join welcoming congregation list

News in brief

Commentary
Nov. 27 special offering helps college students in Southwest Texas
Letters to the editor

Across the denomination
Council reinstates pastor who wouldn’t take gay member
Court reverses appeals panel, rules against lesbian pastor

Austin District news
Mission team serves battered Waveland
Ruling raises awareness about pastors’ role
Faith UMC, Austin, has new Wesley nurse
District happenings
Calender of events