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Has your dog ever acted guilty when you walk into the room? We may feel guilty when we fail to live up to the image of God.Join us for the message “Image Is Everything.”
This is a recording of the scripture and sermon portion of our service on 5/12/24.  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.

United Methodists just concluded one of the most historically significant General Conferences in the history of our denomination. What was it like to be there as history was made? What was it like to be in the room where it happened?
Join us for the message “Reflections on General Conference: In the Room Where It Happened.”
This is a recording of the scripture and sermon portion of our service on 5/5/24.  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.

What can a river of fire tell us about taking care of God’s creation?  Join us for the message “Taking Care of Creation.”
This is a recording of the scripture and sermon portion of our service on 4/21/24.  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.

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.

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.

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.