Rio Texas Methodist Federation for Social Action

Joy Butler receives RMN Voices in the Wilderness Award

Joy Butler, chair of the Rio Texas Reconciling Team, was named the recipient of the RMN Voices in the Wilderness Award presented at the Gather at the River conference in San Antonio. The national award, given by Reconciling Ministries Network, recognizes an individual who stands against injustice to “proclaim the rightness of inclusion for all people in the church.” Thank you Joy for your passion, skill, and perseverance!

Rev. Dr. Mindy Johnson-Hicks Transfers Clergy Credentials

At a worship celebration in the sanctuary of Travis Park UMC on Friday, August 7, Rev. Dr. Mindy Johnson-Hicks, transferred her clergy credentials to the Church Within A Church Movement. There to support Mindy were spouse Amy, and friends and well-wishers from around the country. Mindy is on the Board of the Rio Texas MFSA. Congratulations, Mindy!  To learn more about the Church Within A Church Movement, visit:  http://www.cwac.us/.