Care Ministry Training
Equip your pastors and lay leaders with the tools to create a culture of care that fosters discipleship, healing, and community support.
LSM Advanced Class Sacraments: Means of Grace Session 1 Metro East
LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES COURSE
LSM Advanced Class
Sacraments: Means of Grace
Participant’s Books “This Holy Mystery: A United Methodist Understanding of Holy Communion” by Gayle Carlton Felton
and “By Water and the Spirit” by Gayle Carlton Felton
Both available at UpperRoom.org/store
Registration Fee: Cost of Participant Book
Date & Time
Session i
Saturday, September 13, 2025
9:00 am – 12:30 pm Saturday,
Session ii
Sunday, September 20, 2025
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Session iii
September 27, 2025
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Facilitator
METRO EAST DISTRICT
Evelyn Glass,
To register, send email to: MetroEastLSM@horizontexas.org
LSM Advanced Class Sacraments: Means of Grace Session 2
LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES COURSE
LSM Advanced Class
Sacraments: Means of Grace
Participant’s Books “This Holy Mystery: A United Methodist Understanding of Holy Communion” by Gayle Carlton Felton
and “By Water and the Spirit” by Gayle Carlton Felton
Both available at UpperRoom.org/store
Registration Fee: $10
Deadline to Register: 8/30/2025
Date & Time
Session ii
Saturday, September 13, 2025
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Facilitator
METRO NORTH DISTRICT
Rev. Jack Wallace and Barry Williams
To register, complete the following form:
Course Registration Form
Contact Anniel Winston-Hall Metro North District Director at awhall@ymail.com for additional info
LSM Advanced Class The Millennial Narrative Session 3
LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES
The Millennial Narrative: Sharing a Good Life with the Next Generation
Dr. Jaco J. Hamman
978-1501839139
Registration Fee: Cost of Participant Book
Date & Time
Session iii
Sunday, September 13, 2025
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Facilitator
Metro East District
Rodrick Dangerfield,
To register, send email to:
MetroEastLSM@horizontexas.org
Clergy Retreat
Join clergy from across the Horizon Texas Conference at the 2025 Clergy in the Heart of Cowtown Retreat at First UMC Fort Worth, featuring Rev. Joe and Suzanne Stabile!
Glen Lake Bible Camp
Glen Lake Bible Camp is an opportunity for children grades 3-6 to come and learn about the Bible while enjoying the adventures and joys of camp. Campers will go through Bible Discovery and Bible Exploration.
LSM Advanced Class Sacraments: Means of Grace Session 2 Metro East
LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES COURSE
LSM Advanced Class
Sacraments: Means of Grace
Participant’s Books “This Holy Mystery: A United Methodist Understanding of Holy Communion” by Gayle Carlton Felton
and “By Water and the Spirit” by Gayle Carlton Felton
Both available at UpperRoom.org/store
Registration Fee: Cost of Participant Book
Date & Time
Session ii
Sunday, September 20, 2025
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Session iii
September 27, 2025
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Facilitator
METRO EAST DISTRICT
Evelyn Glass,
To register, send email to: MetroEastLSM@horizontexas.org
LSM Advanced Class Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts Session 1&2
LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES COURSE
LSM Advanced Class
Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts*
Participant’s book to be determined
*Course title counts toward Lay Speaker certification.
Date & Time
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Session i 9:30 – 11:30 am
Session ii 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Facilitator
METRO WEST DISTRICT
Karen Goodwin,
Metro West District Director
To register, send email to:
kgoodwin1201@gmail.com
Bridgeport Camp Bible
Third- through fifth-grade students are invited to Bridgeport Camp for an overnight experience of God, nature and community. Camp begins at 10 a.m. Saturday and ends with a closing worship at 10 a.m. Sunday. This camp is a great place for first time campers and their parents. Our campers will spend time at camp learning, worshiping and playing games.
Immigration Advocacy Symposium
Join us at Grace Avenue UMC in Frisco or online for an afternoon of worship, storytelling and practical tools for making a difference. Designed for those who want to help but aren’t sure how, this event will leave you hopeful, informed and ready to act.
Reaching Our Neighbors - Multiplication Masterclass: Metro East District - Español
Join with other churches in your district for a live, in-person workshop designed to explore practical ways to build relationships in your community.
You’ll hear how a local church has connected with its neighbors, discover simple strategies for meaningful engagement, and work with your team or others nearby to plan your next steps in reaching people where they are.
These live workshops will be held in multiple locations across the district.
LSM Advanced Class Sacraments: Means of Grace Session 3 Metro East
LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES COURSE
LSM Advanced Class
Sacraments: Means of Grace
Participant’s Books “This Holy Mystery: A United Methodist Understanding of Holy Communion” by Gayle Carlton Felton
and “By Water and the Spirit” by Gayle Carlton Felton
Both available at UpperRoom.org/store
Registration Fee: Cost of Participant Book
Date & Time
Session iii
September 27, 2025
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Facilitator
METRO EAST DISTRICT
Evelyn Glass,
To register, send email to: MetroEastLSM@horizontexas.org
LSM Advanced Class Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts Session 3&4
LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES COURSE
LSM Advanced Class
Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts*
Participant’s book to be determined
*Course title counts toward Lay Speaker certification.
Date & Time
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Session iii 9:30 – 11:30 am
Session iv 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Facilitator
METRO WEST DISTRICT
Karen Goodwin,
Metro West District Director
To register, send email to:
kgoodwin1201@gmail.com
LSM Advanced Class Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts Session 5
LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES COURSE
LSM Advanced Class
Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts*
Participant’s book to be determined
*Course title counts toward Lay Speaker certification.
Date & Time
Sunday, September 28, 2025
Session v 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Facilitator
METRO WEST DISTRICT
Karen Goodwin,
Metro West District Director
To register, send email to:
kgoodwin1201@gmail.com
Reaching Our Neighbors - Multiplication Masterclass: Metro North District
Join with other churches in your district for a live, in-person workshop designed to explore practical ways to build relationships in your community.
You’ll hear how a local church has connected with its neighbors, discover simple strategies for meaningful engagement, and work with your team or others nearby to plan your next steps in reaching people where they are.
These live workshops will be held in multiple locations across the district.
Confirmation Camp: Bridgeport
5th grade and up
Learn about sacraments, grace, Wesleyan history, and more
LSM Advanced Class Lay Servants as Christian Transformational Leaders
LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES COURSE
Lay Servants as Christian Transformational Leaders
Marc Brown, Kathy Merry, John Briggs
978-0-88177-881-6
Registration Fee: Cost of Participant Book
Date & Time
Session i
Saturday, October 4, 2025
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Session ii
Saturday, October 11, 2025
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Facilitator
METRO EAST DISTRICT
Dorothy Pierce,
Metro East District
To register, send email to: MetroEastLSM@horizontexas.org
Reaching Our Neighbors - Multiplication Masterclass: Mid-North District
Join with other churches in your district for a live, in-person workshop designed to explore practical ways to build relationships in your community.
You’ll hear how a local church has connected with its neighbors, discover simple strategies for meaningful engagement, and work with your team or others nearby to plan your next steps in reaching people where they are.
These live workshops will be held in multiple locations across the district.
Embodied Exploration: A Children and Youth Worker Retreat
Training for children, family, and youth directors to provide safety for theological conversations for faith at church and in the home.
Join us for any or all of our three-day workshop:
Monday, Oct. 6
5 p.m. - Chuy's: 5501 Legend Lake Pkwy, Waco, TX 76712 (appetizers provided by the conference)
7 p.m. - Social Sharing in the breakfast area of Towneplace Suites Waco South
Tuesday, Oct. 7
9 a.m. - Welcome and Gather at Central UMC Waco: 5740 Bagby Ave. Waco, TX 76712
9:30 a.m. - Session 1 - TBD, but most likely De-escalation and ODD techniques
11 a.m. - Group think: preparing for Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, and Easter (plus ordinary time)
12 p.m. - Lunch, catered in
1 p.m. - Gather again
1:30 p.m. - Session 2, 3 - Nicole Melrose, Growing with Connection: Practicing Embodied Faith
3:30 p.m. - Break
4:00 p.m. - Session 4 - TBD
5:00 p.m. - Catered Dinner
6:00 p.m. - Worship together
7:00 p.m. - Social Sharing in the breakfast area of Towneplace Suites Waco South
Wednesday, Oct. 8
9 a.m. - Gathering at Central UMC
10:00 a.m. - Head to Homestead Heritage
12:00 p.m. - Cafe Homestead, (Chips and guac provided by conference)
3:00 p.m. - Christine will definitely be leaving by then!
Hotel rooms can be booked with a discount at this link:
Extending the Table
Clergy and laity alike are invited to learn from Rev. Dr. Mark Stamm, author of Extending the Table, and experience the profound importance of Eucharistic Visitation, rooted in the early Christian practice of ensuring no member of the Body of Christ is forgotten or left behind. Together we'll discover how asking "Who's missing?" and responding with compassion through home communion strengthens our entire community and reflects God's inclusive love for all.
LSM Advanced Class Lay Servants as Christian Transformational Leaders Session 2
LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES COURSE
Lay Servants as Christian Transformational Leaders
Marc Brown, Kathy Merry, John Briggs
978-0-88177-881-6
Registration Fee: Cost of Participant Book
Date & Time
Session ii
Saturday, October 11, 2025
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Facilitator
METRO EAST DISTRICT
Dorothy Pierce,
Metro East District
To register, send email to: MetroEastLSM@horizontexas.org
LSM Advanced Class Living Our United Methodist Beliefs
LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES COURSE
Living Our Beliefs: The United Methodist Way
Kenneth L. Carder
ISBN 978-88177-571-6
Registration Fee: Cost of Participant Book
Date & Time
Session i
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Session ii
Sunday, October 12, 2025
Facilitator
METRO EAST DISTRICT
Eric Markinson,
Metro East District
To register, send email to: MetroEastLSM@horizontexas.org
Reaching Our Neighbors - Multiplication Masterclass: East District
Join with other churches in your district for a live, in-person workshop designed to explore practical ways to build relationships in your community.
You’ll hear how a local church has connected with its neighbors, discover simple strategies for meaningful engagement, and work with your team or others nearby to plan your next steps in reaching people where they are.
These live workshops will be held in multiple locations across the district.
Reaching Our Neighbors - Multiplication Masterclass: Metro East District
Join with other churches in your district for a live, in-person workshop designed to explore practical ways to build relationships in your community.
You’ll hear how a local church has connected with its neighbors, discover simple strategies for meaningful engagement, and work with your team or others nearby to plan your next steps in reaching people where they are.
These live workshops will be held in multiple locations across the district.
Reaching Our Neighbors - Multiplication Masterclass: Metro West District
Join with other churches in your district for a live, in-person workshop designed to explore practical ways to build relationships in your community.
You’ll hear how a local church has connected with its neighbors, discover simple strategies for meaningful engagement, and work with your team or others nearby to plan your next steps in reaching people where they are.
These live workshops will be held in multiple locations across the district.
Reaching Our Neighbors - Multiplication Masterclass: Metro West District - Español
Join with other churches in your district for a live, in-person workshop designed to explore practical ways to build relationships in your community.
You’ll hear how a local church has connected with its neighbors, discover simple strategies for meaningful engagement, and work with your team or others nearby to plan your next steps in reaching people where they are.
These live workshops will be held in multiple locations across the district.
Reaching Our Neighbors - Multiplication Masterclass: West District
Join with other churches in your district for a live, in-person workshop designed to explore practical ways to build relationships in your community.
You’ll hear how a local church has connected with its neighbors, discover simple strategies for meaningful engagement, and work with your team or others nearby to plan your next steps in reaching people where they are.
These live workshops will be held in multiple locations across the district.
Reaching Our Neighbors - Multiplication Masterclass: Mid-Central District
Join with other churches in your district for a live, in-person workshop designed to explore practical ways to build relationships in your community.
You’ll hear how a local church has connected with its neighbors, discover simple strategies for meaningful engagement, and work with your team or others nearby to plan your next steps in reaching people where they are.
These live workshops will be held in multiple locations across the district.
Reaching Our Neighbors - Multiplication Masterclass: South District
Join with other churches in your district for a live, in-person workshop designed to explore practical ways to build relationships in your community.
You’ll hear how a local church has connected with its neighbors, discover simple strategies for meaningful engagement, and work with your team or others nearby to plan your next steps in reaching people where they are.
These live workshops will be held in multiple locations across the district.
Reaching Our Neighbors - Multiplication Masterclass: Mid-South District
Join with other churches in your district for a live, in-person workshop designed to explore practical ways to build relationships in your community.
You’ll hear how a local church has connected with its neighbors, discover simple strategies for meaningful engagement, and work with your team or others nearby to plan your next steps in reaching people where they are.
These live workshops will be held in multiple locations across the district.
Embodied Leadership for a Healing Church: Online
Join other ministry leaders for a transformative experience in trauma-informed practices, led by somatic theologian Nicole Melrose. Explore how physiological safety fosters spiritual connection and healing for you and your congregation.
Reaching Our Neighbors - Multiplication Masterclass: Northwest District
Join with other churches in your district for a live, in-person workshop designed to explore practical ways to build relationships in your community.
You’ll hear how a local church has connected with its neighbors, discover simple strategies for meaningful engagement, and work with your team or others nearby to plan your next steps in reaching people where they are.
These live workshops will be held in multiple locations across the district.
Embodied Leadership for a Healing Church: In-Person
Join other ministry leaders for a transformative experience in trauma-informed practices, led by somatic theologian Nicole Melrose. Explore how physiological safety fosters spiritual connection and healing for you and your congregation.
Reaching Our Neighbors - Multiplication Masterclass: Virtual
Join with other churches in your district for a live, in-person workshop designed to explore practical ways to build relationships in your community.
You’ll hear how a local church has connected with its neighbors, discover simple strategies for meaningful engagement, and work with your team or others nearby to plan your next steps in reaching people where they are.
These live workshops will be held in multiple locations across the district.
Reaching Our Neighbors - Multiplication Masterclass: Virtual Español
Join with other churches in your district for a live, in-person workshop designed to explore practical ways to build relationships in your community.
You’ll hear how a local church has connected with its neighbors, discover simple strategies for meaningful engagement, and work with your team or others nearby to plan your next steps in reaching people where they are.
These live workshops will be held in multiple locations across the district.
Bridgeport MidWinter 1
Midwinter is a retreat led by and for grades 6-12 students within the North Texas Conference. Our Conference Youth Leadership participants plan everything from the theme to the games and activities that we will participate in. They will also lead throughout the MidWinter Camp weekends, sharing prayers, testimonies, and much more.
Bridgeport MidWinter 2
Midwinter is a retreat led by and for grades 6-12 students within the North Texas Conference. Our Conference Youth Leadership participants plan everything from the theme to the games and activities that we will participate in. They will also lead throughout the MidWinter Camp weekends, sharing prayers, testimonies, and much more.
Glen Lake Winter Camp 1
We want to see your student/youth ministry strengthen relationships and grow deeper through the love of Jesus. Join us for unique adventures your students will remember for years to come.
Winter Camp is a weekend retreat.
A time apart.
A chance for you and your students to be together at camp.
Youth groups from across the state of Texas will come to camp in February for WINTER CAMP. Your group will grow as a community through small groups led by your church, passion filled worship, and dynamic speakers. Our team is beyond excited to take care of the details, so you and your group can focus on forming authentic relationships and capturing memories that will last forever.
See you in February!
This is the BEST WEEKEND OF THE YEAR!
https://www.glenlake.org/wintercamp
Glen Lake Winter Camp 2
We want to see your student/youth ministry strengthen relationships and grow deeper through the love of Jesus. Join us for unique adventures your students will remember for years to come.
Winter Camp is a weekend retreat.
A time apart.
A chance for you and your students to be together at camp.
Youth groups from across the state of Texas will come to camp in February for WINTER CAMP. Your group will grow as a community through small groups led by your church, passion filled worship, and dynamic speakers. Our team is beyond excited to take care of the details, so you and your group can focus on forming authentic relationships and capturing memories that will last forever.
See you in February!
This is the BEST WEEKEND OF THE YEAR!
https://www.glenlake.org/wintercamp
Glen Lake Children's Camp (Grades 3-8)
Save the date now! Details and registration to come.
Glen Lake Children's Camp (Grades 3-8)
Save the date now! Details and registration to come.
Glen Lake Children's Camp (Grades 1-4)
Save the date now! Details and registration to come.
Glen Lake Children's Camp (Grades 1-4)
Save the date now! Details and registration to come.
Bridgeport Camp Bible
Third- through fifth-grade students are invited to Bridgeport Camp for an overnight experience of God, nature and community. Camp begins at 10 a.m. Saturday and ends with a closing worship at 10 a.m. Sunday. This camp is a great place for first time campers and their parents. Our campers will spend time at camp learning, worshiping and playing games.
Glen Lake Bible Camp
Glen Lake Bible Camp is an opportunity for children grades 3-6 to come and learn about the Bible while enjoying the adventures and joys of camp. Campers will go through Bible Discovery and Bible Exploration.
https://www.glenlake.org/biblecamp
Bridgeport MidWinter 1
Midwinter is a retreat led by and for grades 6-12 students within the North Texas Conference. Our Conference Youth Leadership participants plan everything from the theme to the games and activities that we will participate in. They will also lead throughout the MidWinter Camp weekends, sharing prayers, testimonies, and much more.
Glen Lake Winter Camp 1
We want to see your student/youth ministry strengthen relationships and grow deeper through the love of Jesus. Join us for unique adventures your students will remember for years to come.
Winter Camp is a weekend retreat.
A time apart.
A chance for you and your students to be together at camp.
Youth groups from across the state of Texas will come to camp in February for WINTER CAMP. Your group will grow as a community through small groups led by your church, passion filled worship, and dynamic speakers. Our team is beyond excited to take care of the details, so you and your group can focus on forming authentic relationships and capturing memories that will last forever.
See you in February!
This is the BEST WEEKEND OF THE YEAR!
https://www.glenlake.org/wintercamp
Bridgeport MidWinter 2
Midwinter is a retreat led by and for grades 6-12 students within the North Texas Conference. Our Conference Youth Leadership participants plan everything from the theme to the games and activities that we will participate in. They will also lead throughout the MidWinter Camp weekends, sharing prayers, testimonies, and much more.
Glen Lake Winter Camp 2
We want to see your student/youth ministry strengthen relationships and grow deeper through the love of Jesus. Join us for unique adventures your students will remember for years to come.
Winter Camp is a weekend retreat.
A time apart.
A chance for you and your students to be together at camp.
Youth groups from across the state of Texas will come to camp in February for WINTER CAMP. Your group will grow as a community through small groups led by your church, passion filled worship, and dynamic speakers. Our team is beyond excited to take care of the details, so you and your group can focus on forming authentic relationships and capturing memories that will last forever.
See you in February!
This is the BEST WEEKEND OF THE YEAR!
https://www.glenlake.org/wintercamp
Bridgeport Camp Bible
Third- through fifth-grade students are invited to Bridgeport Camp for an overnight experience of God, nature and community. Camp begins at 10 a.m. Saturday and ends with a closing worship at 10 a.m. Sunday. This camp is a great place for first time campers and their parents. Our campers will spend time at camp learning, worshiping and playing games.
Glen Lake Bible Camp
Glen Lake Bible Camp is an opportunity for children grades 3-6 to come and learn about the Bible while enjoying the adventures and joys of camp. Campers will go through Bible Discovery and Bible Exploration.
https://www.glenlake.org/biblecamp
Bridgeport MidWinter 1
Midwinter is a retreat led by and for grades 6-12 students within the North Texas Conference. Our Conference Youth Leadership participants plan everything from the theme to the games and activities that we will participate in. They will also lead throughout the MidWinter Camp weekends, sharing prayers, testimonies, and much more.
Bridgeport MidWinter 2
Midwinter is a retreat led by and for grades 6-12 students within the North Texas Conference. Our Conference Youth Leadership participants plan everything from the theme to the games and activities that we will participate in. They will also lead throughout the MidWinter Camp weekends, sharing prayers, testimonies, and much more.
Glen Lake Winter Camp 1
We want to see your student/youth ministry strengthen relationships and grow deeper through the love of Jesus. Join us for unique adventures your students will remember for years to come.
Winter Camp is a weekend retreat.
A time apart.
A chance for you and your students to be together at camp.
Youth groups from across the state of Texas will come to camp in February for WINTER CAMP. Your group will grow as a community through small groups led by your church, passion filled worship, and dynamic speakers. Our team is beyond excited to take care of the details, so you and your group can focus on forming authentic relationships and capturing memories that will last forever.
See you in February!
This is the BEST WEEKEND OF THE YEAR!
https://www.glenlake.org/wintercamp
Glen Lake Winter Camp 2
We want to see your student/youth ministry strengthen relationships and grow deeper through the love of Jesus. Join us for unique adventures your students will remember for years to come.
Winter Camp is a weekend retreat.
A time apart.
A chance for you and your students to be together at camp.
Youth groups from across the state of Texas will come to camp in February for WINTER CAMP. Your group will grow as a community through small groups led by your church, passion filled worship, and dynamic speakers. Our team is beyond excited to take care of the details, so you and your group can focus on forming authentic relationships and capturing memories that will last forever.
See you in February!
This is the BEST WEEKEND OF THE YEAR!
https://www.glenlake.org/wintercamp
Bridgeport Camp Bible
Third- through fifth-grade students are invited to Bridgeport Camp for an overnight experience of God, nature and community. Camp begins at 10 a.m. Saturday and ends with a closing worship at 10 a.m. Sunday. This camp is a great place for first time campers and their parents. Our campers will spend time at camp learning, worshiping and playing games.
Glen Lake Bible Camp
Glen Lake Bible Camp is an opportunity for children grades 3-6 to come and learn about the Bible while enjoying the adventures and joys of camp. Campers will go through Bible Discovery and Bible Exploration.
https://www.glenlake.org/biblecamp
Church Leadership Workshop with Matt Miofsky
Join author and UMC pastor Matt Miofsky for a day of teaching from his latest book, "8 Virtues of Rapidly Growing Churches.” In this new publication, he and Jason Byasse carefully researched, interviewed and profiled successful church-growers across the U.S., and identified eight characteristics these leaders and their congregations have in common. These pastors are still learning, still figuring out how to do this work and how to faithfully live into God’s call. But for now, how are they doing what they do? What mistakes have they made and learned from? Where have they paid the stupid tax that others should avoid? Each of these ‘heroes’ is painfully ordinary and up front about their flaws. And each can see slightly farther than the rest of us. What do they see that we can learn from?
LSM Advanced Class The Millennial Narrative Session 2
LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES
The Millennial Narrative: Sharing a Good Life with the Next Generation
Dr. Jaco J. Hamman
978-1501839139
Registration Fee: Cost of Participant Book
Date & Time
Session ii
Saturday, September 6, 2025
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Session iii
Sunday, September 13, 2025
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Facilitator
Metro East District
Rodrick Dangerfield,
To register, send email to:
MetroEastLSM@horizontexas.org
LSM Advanced Class Sacraments: Means of Grace Session 1
LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES COURSE
LSM Advanced Class
Sacraments: Means of Grace
Participant’s Books “This Holy Mystery: A United Methodist Understanding of Holy Communion” by Gayle Carlton Felton
and “By Water and the Spirit” by Gayle Carlton Felton
Both available at UpperRoom.org/store
Registration Fee: $10
Deadline to Register: 8/30/2025
Date & Time
Session i
Saturday, September 6, 2025
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Session ii
Saturday, September 13, 2025
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Facilitator
METRO NORTH DISTRICT
Rev. Jack Wallace and Barry Williams
To register, complete the following form:
Course Registration Form
Contact Anniel Winston-Hall Metro North District Director at awhall@ymail.com for additional info
LSM Advanced Class The Millennial Narrative Session 1
LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES
The Millennial Narrative: Sharing a Good Life with the Next Generation
Dr. Jaco J. Hamman
978-1501839139
Registration Fee: Cost of Participant Book
Date & Time
Session i
Saturday, August 30, 2025
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Session ii
Saturday, September 6, 2025
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Session iii
Sunday, September 13, 2025
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Facilitator
Metro East District
Rodrick Dangerfield,
To register, send email to:
MetroEastLSM@horizontexas.org
LSM Advanced Class Introduction to Lay Ministry
LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES
BASIC COURSE
Metro East Presents Introduction to Lay Ministry**
Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson
ISBN 978-0-88177-626-3
Registration Fee: Cost of Participant Book
Date & Time
Session i
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Session ii - Zoom
Sunday, August 10, 2025
Facilitator
METRO EAST DISTRICT
Spencer Dawkins & Eric Markinson,
Metro East District
To register, send email to: MetroEastLSM@horizontexas.org
Ministry Discernment Summit
Are you sensing a call to ministry in the United Methodist Church? Do you feel God inviting you to explore a deeper path of service as a licensed or ordained minister?
Join us for Called to Serve: Ministry Discernment Summit, a one-day gathering designed for individuals discerning a call to licensed or ordained ministry in the UMC. This summit offers a sacred space for reflection, learning, and conversation with others on the journey, as well as guidance from clergy and conference leaders.
Whether you're just beginning to explore your call or are ready to take the next step, this event is for you.
Come discover what it means to be called—and how the church can walk alongside you.
Mid-Central District-Multiplication Masterclass: From Visit to Belonging
Gather with other churches in your district to celebrate a local church's success in capturing first-time guest info, learn simple steps to improve follow-up, and work with your team or someone seated near you to plan next steps for helping guests feel they belong.
West District-Multiplication Masterclass: From Visit to Belonging
Gather with other churches in your district to celebrate a local church's success in capturing first-time guest info, learn simple steps to improve follow-up, and work with your team or someone seated near you to plan next steps for helping guests feel they belong.
South District-Multiplication Masterclass: From Visit to Belonging
Gather with other churches in your district to celebrate a local church's success in capturing first-time guest info, learn simple steps to improve follow-up, and work with your team or someone seated near you to plan next steps for helping guests feel they belong.
Mid-South District-Multiplication Masterclass: From Visit to Belonging
Gather with other churches in your district to celebrate a local church's success in capturing first-time guest info, learn simple steps to improve follow-up, and work with your team or someone seated near you to plan next steps for helping guests feel they belong.
Metro East District-Multiplication Masterclass: From Visit to Belonging
Gather with other churches in your district to celebrate a local church's success in capturing first-time guest info, learn simple steps to improve follow-up, and work with your team or someone seated near you to plan next steps for helping guests feel they belong.
Metro West District-Multiplication Masterclass: From Visit to Belonging
Gather with other churches in your district to celebrate a local church's success in capturing first-time guest info, learn simple steps to improve follow-up, and work with your team or someone seated near you to plan next steps for helping guests feel they belong.
Metro North District-Multiplication Masterclass: From Visit to Belonging
Gather with other churches in your district to celebrate a local church's success in capturing first-time guest info, learn simple steps to improve follow-up, and work with your team or someone seated near you to plan next steps for helping guests feel they belong.
Mid-North District-Multiplication Masterclass: From Visit to Belonging
Gather with other churches in your district to celebrate a local church's success in capturing first-time guest info, learn simple steps to improve follow-up, and work with your team or someone seated near you to plan next steps for helping guests feel they belong.
LSM Advanced Class Sacraments: Means of Grace Session 5
LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES COURSE
LSM Advanced Class
Sacraments: Means of Grace
Participant’s Books “This Holy Mystery: A United Methodist Understanding of Holy Communion” by Gayle Carlton Felton and “By Water and the Spirit” by Gayle Carlton Felton Available at UpperRoom.org/store
Date & Time
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Session v 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Facilitator
METRO WEST DISTRICT
Karen Goodwin,
Metro West District Director
To register, send email to:
MetroWestLSM@horizontexas.org
East District-Multiplication Masterclass: From Visit to Belonging
Gather with other churches in your district to celebrate a local church's success in capturing first-time guest info, learn simple steps to improve follow-up, and work with your team or someone seated near you to plan next steps for helping guests feel they belong.
HTC NIGHT AT THE RANGERS
Join the Bishop and other Horizon Texas Conference United Methodists at Globe Life Field on Saturday, July 19, at 6:05 p.m. as our Texas Rangers take on the Detroit Tigers! Several sections are reserved to ensure plenty of space for everyone to sit together
LSM Advanced Class Sacraments: Means of Grace Session 3&4
LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES COURSE
LSM Advanced Class
Sacraments: Means of Grace
Participant’s Books “This Holy Mystery: A United Methodist Understanding of Holy Communion” by Gayle Carlton Felton and “By Water and the Spirit” by Gayle Carlton Felton Available at UpperRoom.org/store
Date & Time
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Session iii 9:30 – 11:30 am
Session iv 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Facilitator
METRO WEST DISTRICT
Karen Goodwin,
Metro West District Director
To register, send email to:
kgoodwin1201@gmail.com
Northwest District-Multiplication Masterclass: From Visit to Belonging
Gather with other churches in your district to celebrate a local church's success in capturing first-time guest info, learn simple steps to improve follow-up, and work with your team or someone seated near you to plan next steps for helping guests feel they belong.
LSM Advanced Class Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts
Participant’s Book “For the Common Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts” by Christine Harmon
Available at UpperRoom.org/store
Registration Fee: Cost of Participant Book
Saturday, July 12, 2025 Session i 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sunday, July 13, 2025 Session ii 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
FACILITATOR: Dorothy Pierce, Metro East District
To register, send email to: MetroEastLSM@horizontexas.org
LSM Advanced Class Sacraments: Means of Grace
LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES COURSE
LSM Advanced Class
Sacraments: Means of Grace
Participant’s Books “This Holy Mystery: A United Methodist Understanding of Holy Communion” by Gayle Carlton Felton and “By Water and the Spirit” by Gayle Carlton Felton Available at UpperRoom.org/store
Date & Time
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Session i 9:30 – 11:30 am
Session ii 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Facilitator
METRO WEST DISTRICT
Karen Goodwin,
Metro West District Director
To register, send email to:
MetroWestLSM@horizontexas.org
Confirmation Camp at Bridgeport
Our Confirmation Connection is a retreat-style confirmation camp in the North Texas Conference that partners with local UMC churches to provide a connectional confirmation experience. This camp occurs at Bridgeport Camp and Conference Center in Bridgeport, Texas.
Our retreat works well as a confirmation kick-off event, mid-way point, or closing retreat based on when your church begins and ends confirmation. It can also act as a confirmation program for churches that don't currently have something to offer their students.
Camp begins on Friday night and ends on Sunday morning. During the camp, our confirmands will be led through five different lessons: what is theology, Old and New Testament, what it means to be United Methodist, Sacraments and Communion, and Baptism and Vows. Our goal is to give a broad overview of the basics of confirmation. This content fits well in any confirmation curriculum our churches might be using.
Along with the lessons, our campers can expect fun games, activities, and other camp favorites like S’mores! While our camp focuses on learning the lessons, we also work hard to ensure that campers have a good time. One of our campers’ favorite parts is mixing and matching our small groups with confirmands from other churches.
Email Christine Pierce if you have any questions.
Virtual Laity Gathering
Join fellow laity from across the conference for a time of reflection, learning and connection. This year’s gathering will include updates from the HTC Annual Conference, as well as an in-depth presentation on the who, what, when and why of the Discipleship of Laity. Whether you're new to lay leadership or a seasoned servant, this is a space to be inspired and equipped for the work ahead.
Register below to receive the webinar Zoom link.
LSM Advanced Class South District Presents: Leading Prayer
Participant’s Book “Let the Whole Church Say Amen” by Laurence Hull Stookey
Available at UpperRoom.org/store
Registration Fee: Cost of Participant Book
Horizon Texas Annual Conference
The 2025 Horizon Texas Annual Conference Session is quickly approaching!
Join us from Sunday, June 8, through Tuesday, June 10, in Dallas as we unite under the theme:
"ONE … One with Christ, One with each other, One in ministry to all the world."
This three-day gathering will be a time of worship, learning and connection as we live into our shared mission. Through inspiring messages, meaningful conversations, fresh ideas and the important work of the church, we hope you leave renewed, encouraged and equipped to serve in your community.
EAST DISTRICT CONFERENCE
East District clergy and church leaders, please plan to attend the annual gathering of the district conference as we prepare for the 2025 HTC Annual Conference. The East District Conference will be held on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 3 p.m. at FUMC Sulphur Springs (301 Church St, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482).
Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course pt3
LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES COURSE
Participant’s Book
“Lay Servant Ministries – Basic Course”
by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson
Available at UpperRoom.org/store
**required for all LSM certifications
Date & Time
Sunday, May 24, 2025
Session v 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Facilitator
Karen Goodwin,
Metro West District Director
To register, send email to:
kgoodwin1201@gmail.com
MID-CENTRAL DISTRICT CONFERENCE
Mid-Central District clergy and church leaders, please plan to attend the annual gathering of the district conference as we prepare for the 2025 HTC Annual Conference. The Mid-Central District Conference will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 6 p.m. at FUMC Granbury (301 Loop 567, Granbury, TX 76048).
MID-SOUTH DISTRICT CONFERENCE
Mid-South District clergy and church leaders, please plan to attend the annual gathering of the district conference as we prepare for the 2025 HTC Annual Conference. The Mid-South District Conference will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 6 p.m. at Central UMC Waco (5740 Bagby Ave, Waco, TX 76712).
METRO NORTH DISTRICT CONFERENCE
Metro North District clergy and church leaders, please plan to attend the annual gathering of the district conference as we prepare for the 2025 HTC Annual Conference. The Metro North District Conference will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 3 p.m. at FUMC Lewisville (907 W Main St, Lewisville, TX 75067).