Telling Our Story

Confirmation United was created out of a simple but powerful desire: to give youth a richer confirmation experience by learning, questioning and growing in faith together across the connection. For churches with smaller confirmation classes, the program offers students an opportunity to hear the voices of peers beyond their own congregation and discover they are part of something much larger.

Love is in the air, and so is the shared calling of ministry! As Valentine's Day approaches, we asked four ministry couples from across the Horizon Texas Conference to talk about what it's really like when both partners are serving in vocational ministry.

Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr. has announced the appointment of Rev. Dr. John McLarty as the next District Superintendent for the Mid-North and East Districts, effective July 1, 2026.

After 15 years of service, Rev. Cassie Wade has announced that she will retire from active ministry in The United Methodist Church, effective July 1, 2026.

A simple question from a child has grown into a new ministry at Amarillo UMC, bringing children and adults together to care for people experiencing homelessness in the community.

First United Methodist Church of Denton opened its doors Nov. 20 to host the city’s Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) vigil, providing a sacred space for collective mourning, resilience and community care. The gathering—planned and led by OUTreach Denton and PRIDENTON—gathered participants for an evening of reflection and remembrance honoring transgender people around the world who lost their lives this year to anti-trans violence or suicide.

What began as a simple prayer for connection has grown into a thriving college ministry at First United Methodist Church Georgetown—and a powerful witness to the Spirit’s movement among young adults.

Each of us is shaped and molded by the experiences that form us—how we move through the world, how we understand ourselves, and even how we live into our callings in Christ. My military service is no different than the upbringing, the moving from place to place, the schooling, and the work experience that led me to say, “Okay, Lord. It’s Your turn.” God was preparing me even in the hardest situations—even where danger, fear, and evil were present—for the work of the Light.

Bishop Ruben Saenz, Jr. who serves as resident bishop of the Horizon Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church was today elected as the next president of the Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church during the bishops’ online meeting. He previously served as president-designate for the Council.

For more than 10 years, the Five & Two food truck ministry at Arlington Heights UMC has turned loaves and fishes into thousands of meals for people in need across the city.

“From the start, our focus was simple—take food to people who need it and serve with love,” said layperson and volunteer coordinator Susan Bleil.