Even so, it is well with my soul
Joshua 1:9
Advent Wreath
Welcome to the Crossroads District!
The Crossroads district is made up of 70 United Methodist churches from Victoria to Manor, Seguin to Columbus, Edna to Del Valle, and beyond. God is bringing us together as one district of the Rio Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. We exist to support local churches and communities of faith make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation for the world! Pray for God to do a special work in us and in our communities.
Continue to be in prayer with us as we begin this new chapter in our District, welcoming our clergy, both new and returning appointments. May we seek Christ's guidance fervently as we strive towards FRUITFULNESS in our congregations and ministries.
Contact Information
Crossroads District UMC
Suite 200 C/D
Victoria, Texas 77904
Fax 361-573-4392
Mobile DS 210-382-4085
Announcements
Lay Servant Basic Course 2021
Introduction to Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Class
Saturday, January 30, 2021 from 8AM-4:30 PM
This course is being offered at no charge via Zoom. You can find more details on the required text at the link below:
Recommended Reading List
Is there a book that you've read lately that has impacted or encouraged you? Please share the title and author.
(We will post the list on the Resources Tab.)
YEAR END REPORTS
Year End Reports are now live!
Click the Resources tab for all the forms, instructions and link to the 2020 Year End Reports.
These reports must be entered online.
The deadline is Friday, January 22, 2021
Wespath Benefits Virtual Clergy Event 2021
Register now for $49 to join this special virtual educational event.
Click here for details
Youth Mid-Winter 2021
Save the date for the VIRTUAL Youth Mid-Winter ONE DAY EVENT!!
Youth: You are invited to join your youth group IN PERSON on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 6 pm. We will be connecting with other District youth groups VIRTUALLY
New District Missions Coordinator
As of January 1, 2021, the District is pleased to announce that there is a new member of the staff. Fritzi Simon is the District Missions Coordinator.
Please join us in celebrating and welcoming Fritzi in this new role in the Crossroads District.
Clergy Compensation Forms 2021
Click the link below for the updated Clergy Compensation forms, an action item of the Charge Conference packet.
5-Star Advanced Special Information
The conference’s Five Star Church Program was developed in 1990 to encourage local churches in the Rio Texas Conference to grow in mission giving and mission outreach every year. Five Star churches receive an award certificate and special Annual Conference recognition of their giving through the Advance.
“Five Star” is the designation and recognition given to Rio Texas Conference congregations that participate in the Advance program by doing the following things every year:
- Paying 100% of their apportionments
- Contributing toward UMCOR Sunday (formerly called One Great Hour of Sharing)
- Contributing in each of the FIVE mission categoriesCLICK HERE for more details on the mission categories and Advanced Specials.
Job Opportunity *Lockhart FUMC
Youth Minister, Part Time
First UMC, Lockhart, TX.
Send Letter of Interest and Resume to:
office@firstmethodistlockhart.org
Scholarships Available
Looking for funds for school? The Rio Texas Annual Conference Board of Ordained Ministry strongly supports our seminary students and offers financial assistance whenever when funding becomes available. Scholarships and Book Expenses are awarded to qualified applicants once a year.
The Board of Ordained Ministry is currently offering $15,000 in Scholarships per academic year. Completing the application will qualify a student for the BoOM scholarship, the "Then Sings My Soul" scholarship and the Rio Texas Perkins Alumni scholarship (for Perkins students only).
CLICK HERE for more information and ways to apply.
The scholarship deadline for 2021/2022 is July 10, 2021
Scholarships for Book Expenses are also available at this time, with deadlines as follows:
January Term: January 30
Spring Semester: February 28
Summer Term: July 30
Fall Semester: September 30
Safe Gatherings & Trusted con Confianza trainings
For those who are applying for Safe Gatherings certification or in need of renewal, visit www.safegatherings.com to complete the background check, and begin the modules.
Once modules are completed, you will need to sign up for a facilitated session called "Trusted con Confianza".
Click on the link below for the next available Trusted con Confianza training session!Trusted con Confianza trainings
If your church is looking for clarification, policy and release form templates or other Safe Gatherings resources, click on the link below.
Editable Policy Template (Info Center tab)
The Rio Texas Conference website also has details on several in person and online trainings to complete your Safe Gatherings training as well as special webinars on specific topics like how you can choose the best policy your church.
Letter from our District Disaster Coordinator
Special Announcement from the Rio Texas Conference
Books for Sale
Attention Crossroads District
Monday, September 16th, we had a working retreat at Cathedral Oaks led by the District Strategy team. There were several books recommended and available at a Book table
We have several of these books still available for sale at the District office!
CLICK HERE to view the books we have, details on prices, etc.
Leadership Interest Survey
Click HERE to print the Leadership Interest Survey.
If you are interesting in serving on a District Committee such as Trustees, Building & Location, Disaster Response, Young People's Team and more, let us know by checking that box and sending in your form to the Crossroads District Office.
Mail: 5606 N. Navarro Ste. 200 C/D
Victoria, TX 77904Email: gocrossroadsdistrict@gmail.com
Fax: 361-573-4392
Stop & Pray
“Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
~Matthew 18:19-20
*Let's take a moment each day to pray for the church, the Crossroads District, the Rio Texas Conference, and the United Methodist body as a whole.
