146 Rio Texas Churches Recognized
by Safe Gatherings
Safe Gatherings partners with the Rio Texas Annual Conference in the process of certifying congregations, staff, and volunteers in our Trusted con Confianza child, youth, and adult safety program. Safe Gatherings recognizes churches that have demonstrated a sincere commitment to the program. Congregations are selected based on the number or percentage of people certified through the program and will receive special window clings so members and guests can be made aware of the church's commitment to the safety of children, youth, and vulnerable adults
The Rio Texas Conference is proud to recognize these churches who share in our collective mission to protect the most vulnerable among us.
Alamo Heights UMC
Asbury UMC of Corpus Christi
Austin New Church
Bandera UMC
Barksdale UMC
Bee Creek UMC of Spicewood
Berkeley UMC of Austin
Bethany UMC of Austin
Blanco UMC
Bracken UMC
Buda UMC
Bulverde UMC
Cedar Creek UMC
Cedar Park First UMC
Center Point UMC
Christ Fellowship UMC of San Antonio
Christ UMC of Stockdale
Coker UMC
Colonial Hills UMC
Covenant UMC
Cuero First UMC
Divine Grace UMC
Dripping Springs UMC
Eagle Pass UMC
El Buen Pastor UMC of Kingsville
El Buen Pastor UMC of Edinburg
El Divino Redentor UMC of McAllen
El Mesias UMC of Mission
Ernest T Dixon UMC of San Antonio
First UMC of Austin
First UMC of Bertram
First UMC of Boerne
First UMC of Brackettville
First UMC of Brady
First UMC of Brownsville
First UMC of Burnet
First UMC of Corpus Christi
First UMC of Del Rio
First UMC of Devine
First UMC of Eldorado
First UMC of Elgin
First UMC of Elsa
First UMC of Ganado
First UMC of George West
First UMC of Goliad
First UMC of Gonzales
First UMC of Hallettsville
First UMC of Harlingen
First UMC of Hondo
First UMC of Johnson City
First UMC of Junction
First UMC of Kerrville
First UMC of Kingsville
First UMC of Mason
First UMC of McAllen
First UMC of Mertzon
First UMC of Mission
First UMC of New Braunfels
First UMC of Pflugerville
First UMC of Portland
First UMC of Raymondville
First UMC of Rio Grande City
First UMC of Robert Lee
First UMC of Rockport
First UMC of San Angelo
First UMC of San Marcos
First UMC of Seadrift
First UMC of Seguin
First UMC of Sinton
First UMC of Smithville
First UMC of Sonora
First UMC of Sterling City
First UMC of Three Rivers
First UMC of Victoria
Flatonia UMC
Fredericksburg UMC
Freer UMC
Gaddis Memorial UMC of Comfort
Gruene UMC
Helotes Hills UMC
Hunt UMC
Jacob's Chapel UMC of San Antonio
Jefferson UMC of San Antonio
Jourdanton UMC
Karnes City UMC
Kelsey Memorial UMC of Corpus Christi
Kyle UMC
La Feria First UMC
La Grange First UMC
La Trinidad UMC of San Antonio
La Vernia UMC
Lakehills UMC
Laurel Heights UMC of San Antonio
Leakey UMC
Leander UMC
Life in the City UMC of San Antonio
Lockhart First UMC
Luling First UMC
Lutie Watkins UMC of Llano
Lyford UMC
Lytle UMC
Manchaca UMC
Medina UMC
Medina Valley UMC
Miles UMC
New Fountain UMC of Hondo
North Shore UMC of Canyon Lake
Northwest Hills UMC of Austin
Northwest Hills UMC of San Antonio
Oak Hill UMC of Austin
Oak Island UMC of San Antonio
Oak Meadow UMC of San Antonio
Pleasanton UMC
Resurrection UMC of San Antonio
Sabinal UMC
Saint Johns UMC of Austin
Saint Paul UMC of Corpus Christi
San Pablo UMC of Alamo
San Saba First UMC
Schertz UMC
Servant UMC of Austin
Sierra Vista UMC
Somerset UMC
Spring Creek UMC of Fair Oaks Ranch
St. Andrews UMC of San Antonio
St. Johns UMC of Corpus Christi
St. John's UMC of San Antonio
St. Lukes UMC of Corpus Christi
St. Mark UMC of San Antonio
St. Matthews UMC of San Antonio
St. Paul UMC of San Antonio
St. Pauls UMC of Kerrville St. Peters by the Seaof Corpus Christi
Staples UMC
Taft UMC
Tarrytown UMC of Austin
Travis Park UMC of San Antonio
Trinity Church of Austin
Trinity UMC of San Antonio
Universal City UMC
University UMC of Austin
Uvalde First UMC
Westlake UMC of Austin
Westlawn UMC of San Antonio
Wimberley UMC
Windcrest UMC
Should your church be the next
Project Transformation Site?
Partnering with Project Transformation to be a site for programming for children can help re-anchor your congregation in your neighborhood. Church development that happens in partnership with Project Transformation is multidimensional and interdisciplinary.
This year's application is available for the San Antonio and the Rio Grande Valley areas for 2019 and 2020 and Austin area churches for summer 2020.
Site churches are chosen based on
Neighborhood Opportunity
Missional Readiness
Lay Engagement
Leadership Engagement
Location
Project Transformation is not looking for churches who have it all accomplished (they don't need us) but we are looking for churches with passion and intention.
Coker UMC: San Antonio
December 1
10 am - 4 pm READ MORE
TRUSTed con Confianza facilitators lead the required certification trainings when requested by ministry leaders, congregations, and districts. Facilitators do this work by providing in person or online trainings for gathered communities. The format includes videos, conversation, and questions. Facilitators seek to ensure persons are equipped to live out the Rio Texas Conference safety policy in their individual contexts.
We are looking for more leaders who are gifted and called to join our facilitation team.
Information about this ministry and the application can be found at: riotexas.org/safe (Look for the Trusted Facilitator Logo)
The training retreat is scheduled for Feb 1-2. Rev. Joy Melton (author of Safe Sanctuaries) will once again be our key note speaker for this training.
If you feel called to this ministry we invite you to apply now: riotexas.org/safe
If you know someone with the gifts for this work we encourage you to share this information with them.
2018 Women's Advent Retreat:
From Preparation to Proclamation
Saturday, December 8
This one day retreat, led by experienced Spiritual Directors Tina Karagulian and Carol Stehling, will provide women across our District with a sacred space for listening, reflection, spiritual nourishment, and renewal at La Trinidad UMC: San Antonio.
This retreat is supported by the Metro Missions Board of the Las Misiones District. Cost is $12.00. Students and Youth Free. Childcare is available.
Come and join us for a weekend of music, worship and fellowship as we celebrate Christ and lift our hands and voices in song! This year, we are extremely pleased that our main clinician will be none other than renowned choral composer Mary McDonald!
Formerly the Adult Choir Clinic, the newly-christened Fellowship of United Methodists Worship & Arts Conference will feature full choral, handbell and children / youth choir tracks and will include reading sessions and masterclasses on everything from "Choir 101" to "Instruments in Worship" to "Praise & Worship Music" and so much more!
Additionally, attendees are always invited to stay and perform in worship the following Sunday morning!
Saturday, December 8
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
St. Paul UMC, San Antonio
Leadership Training:
Think Like A New Church ~ Act Like A New Church! Moving from “Come and See” to “Go and Do!”
Guest presenters for this leadership training are Olujimi “Olu” Brown, the Lead Pastor of Impact Church, Dawn Wright, Chief Operating Pastor of Impact and Ted Florence, CFO of Impact.
Christian Education Administration with
Rev. Kelly Duke
“PCE has given me the confidence to serve the Lord in Education Ministry. There's never a dull moment as enriching friendships are forged in the fire of the Spirit. I always come away from PCE feeling spiritually and intellectually fed.”
- Shae Wiens
Rio Texas Conference is looking for young leaders called to ministry and service in the United Methodist Church. Youth, ages 12-18, who are full members of their church are encouraged to apply for the youth ministry council (riotexas.org/ymc) and Young adults, ages 18-30, who are full members of their church are encouraged to apply for the young adult ministry council (riotexas.org/yamc). God is calling- will you join us?
2019 is on its way- and that means Midwinters, Camps, Retreats, Confirmation, and more!
Is your leadership team ready? Check out upcoming Trusted con Confianza trainings at: riotexas.org/safetrainings.
Want to host an in person facilitated session? Let us know 2 months prior to your desired date and we will work to send a facilitator your way.
How do you #pictureAdvent?
Join Christians around the world as we all celebrate Advent, the season when we prepare our hearts, minds and souls for the coming of Christ!
This year, let's be sure we don't rush through this special season straight to Christmas. Advent is a special time and we want to help you make it a special experience for yourself, your family, and your church.
Here are a few ways to make this Advent season one to remember:
Daily Photo Challenge
Daily Devotional
Daily Action Challenge
Discounts on Advent resources
