“For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will guide them to springs of the water of life, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” - Revelation 7:17 Dear Church Family, Today at First Methodist Houston, we continue our Eastertide series All Things New: A Resurrection Vision [...]
Dear Church Family, I am writing today to share with you that Rev. Ken Coneby will be reappointed to serve as the Senior Pastor of Spring Woods United Methodist Church, effective July 1. Ken’s final Sunday with us will be May 25. Ken has served our church faithfully for over a decade, embodying the heart [...]
“Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!” Revelation 5:12 Dear Church Family, In Revelation 5, we are invited into one of the most awe-inspiring scenes in all of Scripture. The curtain is drawn back, and we glimpse the throne room [...]
Dear First United Methodist Church Family, On behalf of the Staff-Parish Relations Committee, I am pleased to announce that Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey, in consultation with the Cabinet of the Texas Annual Conference, has appointed Rev. Lindsay Kirkpatrick as the new Senior Pastor of First United Methodist Church Houston effective July 1, 2025. She comes [...]
"As [Jesus] was now approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen, saying, “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and [...]
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:21 Dear Church Family, Earlier this week we shared the news that I will be moving this summer to begin a new appointment as the Senior Pastor of A&M United Methodist Church in College Station. While I am still working to process this [...]
Dear First United Methodist Church Family, After much prayer and careful discernment, I write to inform you that I have appointed Rev. Lance Richards as the next senior pastor of A&M United Methodist Church, effective July 1, 2025. I know you will join me in wishing Lance and Rachel and their children, Nathaniel and Gabriel, [...]
“Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and curing every disease and every sickness.” Matthew 9:35 Dear Church Family, We are talking throughout the season of Lent about our new strategies for making disciples: Get Connected, Gather, Grow, Go, and Give. [...]
Dear Church Family, I am writing this afternoon to share the news that Ben Wyman, our Director of Communications, will be stepping away from his role on our team. Ben has accepted an amazing job opportunity that allows he and his wife, Jen, to move back to New Hampshire to be near his family. His [...]
Dear Church Family, Spring has officially sprung on the calendar. As I write today, I am just wrapping up Spring Break. We have gotten to enjoy some wonderful outdoor adventures, including exploring some of our local parks, hiking, and attending the Houston rodeo for the first time with my family. As Spring begins we are [...]
