The Texas Annual Conference met June 4-7 at the Convention Center in Galveston, Texas, under the leadership of Bishop Janice Riggle Huie. The theme was “On Earth as in Heaven.”
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Church Growth
Young elder numbers near historic low
United Methodist clergy age study shows modest growth period has been followed by drops in the number of both men and women elders under age 35.
Racism
Racism and Latinos: The wall of separation and fear
The U.S.-Mexico border wall speaks volumes about attitudes toward Latinos, and the church must do more to respond.
Racism
Embracing whole truth about Methodism and race
While John Wesley and early American Methodists denounced slavery, the church’s history is marked by compromises and contention over race.