Methodist Youth Director Denied Ordination

Denomination says sexuality bars her from ministry

"...knew her path to ministry would be challenging. "The church makes ordination a difficult thing to achieve because it's..."

June 28, 2013 News Feature by Brandon Watson

Finding Community With Bread Church

Local parish comes together around baking

"...Memorial United Methodist Church is an unassuming house of worship on..."

July 22, 2016 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

New World Outlook

First United Methodist moves toward LGBT inclusion

"...The Rev. John Wright knows the church has a PR problem with the LGBT community. "For..."

Feb. 27, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Grow and Prosper

With neighbors still reeling from 1990 expansion, Hyde Park Baptist plans another growth project.

"...like monuments to a simpler past. Hyde Park Baptist Church (HPBC), which boasts an average Sunday attendance of around..."

Nov. 19, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Good Works

Faith United Behind a Paint Scraper

"...paint. All courtesy of a small crew from Tarrytown United Methodist Church. Alexander is just one of the 450..."

Dec. 27, 1996 News Feature

Hundreds Brave Cold to Support Public School Funding

Save Texas Schools rally fills two rooms of local church

"...across the state packed two rooms at the First United Methodist Church on Saturday to demand that Texas lawmakers..."

Feb. 28, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

COP25: Faith and the Climate

VIDEO: What faith leaders are doing to advocate for change

"...As the world’s eyes turn to Madrid for the United Nations Climate Change Conference, Austin-based Texas Interfaith Center for..."

Dec. 4, 2019 News Post

A Taxing Discussion

YCT threatens to disrupt health care forum

"...Are conservatives really prepared to picket a church to block health care reform?..."

Aug. 28, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival 2017: Soonish:
A Funny Future of Technology

Guess what? It would be so easy for robots to wipe us out

"...that you get to talk about killer robots at church...."

Nov. 5, 2017 Arts Post by David McWilliams

Gay Friendly

St. Luke's: Should We Be a Reconciled Congregation?

"...Richard Bates believes St. Luke's United Methodist Church should become a Reconciled Congregation -- one..."

Dec. 27, 1996 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Keeping the Faith

Lesbian couple seeks ordination

"...love. By both seeking ordination – Kaiser as a Methodist minister, Barclay a Presbyterian – they aim to put..."

May 3, 2013 News Feature by Brandon Watson

Two Austin Churches Move Toward Inclusion

First United Methodist and St. David's Episcopal move towards LGBT inclusion

"...The Rev. John Wright knows the church has a PR problem with the LGBT community. "For..."

March 8, 2013 News Feature by Brandon Watson

Hyde Park Shuffle

Griffin School moves into a church, which moves into another church, and so on

"...Park, as neighborhood institutions the Griffin School and Trinity United Methodist Church plan big moves. The arts-centric college prep..."

Aug. 20, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Responds to the Refugees

As the Central American refugee crisis unfolds, an Austin movement to offer aid is playing out quietly, behind the scenes.

"...In Central Austin, parishioners at Trinity United Methodist Church have also opened their hearts by means..."

July 25, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Naked City

"...he received word that participants in a recent international United Methodist bishops conference in Austin issued a statement expressing..."

May 12, 1995 News Feature

Free Thanksgiving Meals and Food Pantries This Holiday Season

Where to find Turkey dinners, volunteer opportunities, and more ways to help

"...first-come, first-served basis. Sat., Nov. 20, 11am-2pm. Bethany Christian Church, 3507 E. 12th. bccdisciplesofchrist.com...."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Emergency Groceries and Meals

In addition to the nearly 50 food pantries operated by local churches, neighborhood centers, and social-service agencies in the Austin metropolitan area, here's a list of soup kitchens that provide some meals for Austin's hungry and homeless citizens.

"...of local food pantries by area code, contact the United Way's First Call for Help (324-1899) or look online..."

April 28, 2000 Food Feature

Spiritual Healing

God on Their Side: Open Doors for Austin's Gay and Lesbian Faithful

"...in their ears, as they were driven out from churches they attended since childhood, and sometimes, from their homes...."

Oct. 6, 1995 News Feature

NAACP Blindsided by Condemnation of Longtime Offices

After spending a year in a portable office, the NAACP feels the rug pulled out from under them

"...the building in February 2021, Linder says the Simpson United Methodist Church, which owns the space, promised its NAACP..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Thanksgiving Meals and Volunteer Opportunities

A list of free turkey dinners, grocery relief, plus how you can give back this holiday season

"...shots also offered. Mon., Nov. 23, 5:30pm. First Baptist Church of Austin, 901 Trinity. www.mlf.org...."

Nov. 20, 2020 News Feature by Kat McNevins

Where to Find Free Turkey Dinners and Grocery Relief in Austin

Plus volunteer opportunities to give back this season

"...shots also offered. Mon., Nov. 23, 5:30pm. First Baptist Church of Austin, 901 Trinity. www.mlf.org Mission Possible Thanksgiving..."

Nov. 18, 2020 News Post by Kat McNevins

Res Publica

"...COALITION TO ABOLISH THE DEATH PEN­ALTY CONFERENCE First United Methodist Church, 1201 Lavaca, 441-1808. $50. www.tcadp.org. Sunday22..."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Feature

How Austin Keeps Its Homeless Citizens Fed

“You want meals that feel like a hug"

"...years, but he now finds temporary shelter through his church. He also happens to be vegan...."

March 24, 2017 Food Feature by Dan Gentile

Rev. Frank Visits FUMC

Defrocked minister brings message of LGBT acceptance

"...worst and the best of that conversation. The Pennsylvania United Methodist pastor was defrocked in December for performing the..."

April 25, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Bush and Vice-President Dick Cheney's place of worship, the United Methodist Church, has passed a resolution calling for the..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature

Res Publica

"...with cancer. (See "Remembering Ana Sisnett," Screens.) 1pm. Trinity United Methodist Church, 600 E. 50th...."

Jan. 23, 2009 News Feature

Pie-o-Neers for Peace

Peace Through Pie initiative going forward one school at a time

"...Pie Social at the historic Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in the Clarksville neighborhood in January of 2009. The..."

Jan. 18, 2013 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

2008 Austin Chamber Music Festival Schedule

"...Noon, Central Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Eighth..."

July 11, 2008 Arts Feature

Clergy: Bush Shalt Not Kill

"...drive for war with Iraq. Meeting at University Baptist Church, the religious leaders crowded the stage to overflowing and..."

Oct. 11, 2002 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Resources for Gays, Lesbians, Their Families, and Friends

"...* Affirmation: 451-2329. Methodist group. On October 1, St. Luke's United Methodist Church..."

Oct. 6, 1995 News Feature

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