Texas Annual Conference

Leaders of La Trinidad United Methodist Church in San Antonio talk about the church’s 150th anniversary celebration on the morning television show “SA Live” on May 1. Pictured (from left) are Jen Tobias-Struski, host of the program; Carmen Gámez, chair of the church’s anniversary gala committee; the Rev. Nohemí Ramírez, pastor of La Trinidad; and Patricia Mejía, director of impact and inclusion for Spurs Sports & Entertainment. Photo courtesy of the Rev. Nohemí Ramírez.

Historic church embraces new era of ministry

La Trinidad United Methodist Church, San Antonio’s oldest Hispanic Protestant congregation, is marking its 150th anniversary while renewing its commitment to serving new generations and immigrant families.

Church History

Wooden crosses are presented as a special recognition to several participants in the celebration of the 120th anniversary of La Trinidad United Methodist Church in May. La Trinidad in Seguin, Texas, has been a source of Hispanic leaders for the denomination throughout its history. Photo by the Rev. Gustavo Vasquez, UM News.

La Trinidad epitomizes Hispanic legacy in United Methodist Church

The congregation in Seguin, Texas, has marked 120 years of history and stands as an example of faithful witness in the face of adversity.

Local Church

Hannah Buchanan. Photo courtesy of the author.

United Methodist pastor: I believe Jesus weeps with us

Hannah Buchanan, a pastor at Highland Park United Methodist Church in Dallas, writes about grief and serving in a community that has been “shaken to its core” by deadly flooding.

Church Leadership

The Rev. Cathy Stone (right), associate pastor of First United Methodist Church of Austin, chats with a volunteer March 28 at the church. Stone is the driving force behind the church’s efforts to cater to the needs of unhoused people. Each Friday, volunteers provide women with food and pampering. Photo by Andrea Turner, UM News.

Pastor finds contentment serving the unhoused

Mission work is “a critical part of who we are as United Methodists,” says the Rev. Cathy Stone.

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