Jane's Most Excellent Church Adventure

Special Followup! May 3rd is a day of new beginnings and a new truly, United Methodist Church. Learn why.

It’s been an incredible week at the United Methodist Church Annual Conference. It’s been a time of unexpected, vision and unexpected presence of the Holly Spirit.  Those who are in favor of inclusion of everyone, including our LGBT+ community were blessed with votes that approved everything we ask for. It was truly a blessing from God.  It’s a day of new beginnings and a new truly United Methodist Church. Watch this episode to find out what happened and what it means for the future of the United Methodist Church.

Special Alert! May 2nd has been a huge, historic day for the United Methodist Church. After waiting for 52 years, Major change has finally come to the “Social Principals.”

Over the last 52 years, the UMC “Social Principals” have had elements added to and subtracted from it. But during the last 2 years a group has been working on a complete revision from the ground up. Today, the last section was adopted. This meant the end of the  “Incompatibility Clause.”  Another important item that was  included in the legislation was a new definition of marriage.   Stay tuned to find out what happened, why it’s a historic move for the UMC, and what it means to our LBGT+ brothers and sisters.

Special Alert! May 1 was one of the most significant days in United Methodist Church History. Watch this episode to find out what happened at the Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.

Wednesday, May 1 was one of the most significant days in United Methodist Church History.  Jane Graner, Senior Pastor at Trinity United Methodist Church in Duncanville, Texas and Greg Neil, Senior Pastor at Grace United Methodist Church in Des Moines, Iowa give a wrap up of their 3rd day at the United Methodist General Conference. They talk about what was voted on, and passed, and what it means to the future of the United Methodist Church and our LBGT+ members. Todays vote was monumental! You won’t want to miss this episode and stay tuned for more updates to come. 

Special Alert! Update to actions taken at the Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.

Tuesday, April 30: Jane Graner, Senior Pastor at Trinity United Methodist Church in Duncanville, Texas and Greg Neil, Senior Pastor at Grace United Methodist Church in Des Moines, Iowa give a wrap up of their 2nd day at the United Methodist General Conference. They talk about several very important items on the Consent Calendar that got passed today. One was the lifting of a prohibition of a rule that prohibited the funding of LGBQ+ missions, affirming ministries of any kind including with food and clothing assistance and teen suicide prevention among other things.  Other regulations were overturned like the ability to file a complaint against a Bishop for performing an ordination of and LBGQ+ person.  They also give us a look a issues being considered at tomorrows conference.  Stay tuned for more updates to come.

Bishop Rueben Saenz - United Methodist General Conference preview

Here is a preview of The United Methodist General Conference currently taking place in Charlotte, NC featuring our bishop in the North Texas Conference (and Central Texas Conference), Bishop Rueben Saenz.

Sermon series: “A Total Eclipse of the Son: Science in the Service of God” Part 1: “The Heavens Are Declaring the Glory of God”

What if God speaks to us in both the revelation of faith and in the language of science? What if the creation truly proclaims its Creator? What if we didn’t have to check in our brains and intellect when we entered the door of the church?

Join us for the message “The Heavens Are Declaring the Glory of God.”

This is a recording of the scripture and sermon portion of our service on 4/14/24.  If you like what your hear on this podcast, you can also support our ministry with your gift through our website at www.TUMCD.org You can also see the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel “Trinity UMCD”  or our FaceBook page “Trinity UMCDuncanville”

If you’re looking for a church where you’ll be welcomed, accepted and affirmed we hope you’ll consider Trinity.

Promo for our new sermon series: “A Total Eclipse of the Sun: Science in the Service of God”

It’s thought by many that to be a good Christian or believe in the Bible means we have to reject the findings of modern science, or if you’re a person of science,  there’s no way you can believe in God.  But what if God speaks to us in both the revelation of faith and and in the wonder of the natural world?  We’ll explore this and other questions in our next sermon series, “A Total Eclipse of the Sun: Science in the Service of God”  Starting April 14 at 11 am.

Sermon - “Bearing Fruit: Moving From Doing to Being” Guest preacher: Erin Duplechin

Today we welcome guest preacher and international missionary Erin Duplechin. Erin also happens to be Jane’s niece. Join us for the message “Bearing Fruit: Moving From Doing to Being.”

This is a recording of the scripture and sermon portion of our service on 4/7/24.  If you like what your hear on this podcast, you can also support our ministry with your gift through our website at www.TUMCD.org You can also see the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel “Trinity UMCD”  or our FaceBook page “Trinity UMCDuncanville”

If you’re looking for a church where you’ll be welcomed, accepted and affirmed we hope you’ll consider Trinity.

Sermon - “Easter Sunday: “The Tale of Three Trees”

Often when we walk through a forest amongst the trees, we can feel the Creator’s presence. Each tree tells a story. Three trees in particular can reveal to us the story of God’s love, mercy, and grace—which is the story of Easter.  Join us for the message “A Tale of Three Trees.”

This is a recording of the scripture and sermon portion of our service on 3/31/24.  If you like what your hear on this podcast, you can also support our ministry with your gift through our website at www.TUMCD.org You can also see the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel “Trinity UMCD”  or our FaceBook page “Trinity UMCDuncanville”

If you’re looking for a church where you’ll be welcomed, accepted and affirmed we hope you’ll consider Trinity.

Sermon series: “Shiny, Pretty, Deadly Things: The Seven Deadly Sins” - Part 7: “Maundy Thursday”

The word "maundy" comes from the Latin phrase for "new commandment." On his last evening with his disciples, Jesus gave his friends a new commandment: love one another. Tonight we will recreate the last 24 hours of Jesus' earthly life—from his last meal with his friends and disciples to the time he is ensconced in a tomb of stone.

This is a recording of the scripture and sermon portion of our service on 3/28/24.  If you like what your hear on this podcast, you can also support our ministry with your gift through our website at www.TUMCD.org You can also see the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel “Trinity UMCD”  or our FaceBook page “Trinity UMCDuncanville”

If you’re looking for a church where you’ll be welcomed, accepted and affirmed we hope you’ll consider Trinity.