Northeast District UMC

08/15/2025

08/11/2025

08/05/2025

Unidos - August 2025

Thanks to your generosity, over $821,000 has already been given to support flood relief across the Rio Texas Conference—and the work continues.

In this video, Bishop Harvey celebrates the overwhelming response so far and reminds us that recovery is a marathon, not a sprint.

https://mailchi.mp/riotexas/unidos-flood-updates-august-2025

07/30/2025

07/30/2025

Please join us in welcoming our new pastor, Debbie Tipps.

07/29/2025

📣 Save the Date!
🎤 Preaching Conference 2025
🗓️ Monday, November 17, 2025
📍 Bethany United Methodist Church - Austin

Pastors and laity from across Rio Texas, the The Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, and the Horizon Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church — you’re invited to a one-day preaching conference designed to refresh, recharge, and refocus your preaching ministry.

✨ Featuring:
🕊️ Bishop Will Willimon, author of Listener’s Dare, will preach opening worship and offer a keynote on preaching that truly engages your listeners and draws them into a life-changing encounter with the Gospel.
🗣️ Dr. Ryan Tinetti, author of Preaching by Heart, will teach us how to preach without notes — with greater freedom, authenticity, and connection from the pulpit.

💬 Plus: practical breakout sessions, lunch together, and time to connect with others who share your calling to preach boldly and faithfully.

🗓️ Monday, November 17, 2025
🕗 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
✅ Registration coming soon — mark your calendar now!

07/23/2025

07/21/2025

Be prepared to help our friends in Need! ERT Trainings Sponsored by the Rio Conference are being offered this week online.

OPTION I: BASIC ERT TRAINING (HYBRID)

Part I (Online - Zoom): Tuesday, July 22, 6–9 pm or Wednesday, July 23, 1–4 pm

Hybrid Training Flyer [Printable PDF]
Location: Part I of the training will be held on Zoom. Part II of the training will be determined based on registrations (details will be shared during the Zoom session)

Purpose: Prepares new volunteers to safely assist with flood cleanup — including proper techniques for cleaning out flooded homes and tarping roofs.
Register: https://riotexasresponse.org/ert-basic-1-1 and follow the training tab for Hybrid.
OPTION II: RECERTIFICATION TRAINING (ONLINE)

Tuesday, July 22, 6–9 pm via Zoom
Location: Zoom
Purpose: For individuals whose ERT badge expired within the last six months.
Register: https://riotexasresponse.org/ertrecert
Registration required for both options. Visit riotexasresponse.org for more information and to sign up. Questions? Email training@riotexasresponse.org.