To Love Boldly is not empty sentiment. It is a Spirit-empowered way of life that forms disciples of Jesus Christ who seek the loving, just, and free world God imagines for all people.
Rooted in the Great Commandment, Love Boldly is the through-line that holds together everything we are called to do and be as the Horizon Texas Conference. Jesus calls us to love God with everything we have and to love our neighbors as ourselves.
That kind of love risks. It stretches. It moves beyond comfort and maintenance and returns us, again and again, to the love that once set our hearts on fire.
At Annual Conference 2026, we will practice that love together. Join us in Wichita Falls, May 31–June 3, as we gather to be strengthened, equipped, and sent boldly into the world God loves.
This demographic information helps the Horizon Texas Conference report annual conference representation to the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women. The goal of collecting this information is to support the conference, its members, and its leaders in creating the most inclusive sessions possible, one where every voice is respected and given the opportunity to be heard. These reports help increase awareness of how we engage with one another and encourage intentional efforts to include all voices equitably in our discussions.
Please select your district below. Not sure? Refer to the district map HERE.
Would you be willing to serve on a Petition Working Group on Monday afternoon?
Petition Working Groups provide a focused space for discussion and refinement of petitions before they are presented to the full body. Approximately six groups will meet concurrently on Monday from 4:00–5:00 PM to review assigned petitions in conversation with the submitter.
If you are interested in being considered for a Petition Working Group, please indicate your interest below. Please note that space may be limited and not all volunteers will be selected. Also, these groups meet at the same time as the toolbox sessions, so you should still select your toolbox session preference in case you are not assigned to a group.
Choir OpportunityWould you be interested in participating in a one-time choir for the Memorial Service on Monday, June 1, at 11 a.m.? Rehearsal would be at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, June 1.If “Yes,” a worship planner will email you with additional details.
Young Adults (Ages 18-30)If you are a young adult, would you like to receive information about events for young adults connected to the Annual Conference?
May 31, 6 PM, MPEC
Alumni & Friends Only. TWU updates & meet the new chaplain (30 Seats Available) June 1, 7:30 AM, MPEC, Rooms 8-10
June 1, 12 PM, FUMC Wichita Falls
June 1, 12 PM, MPEC For Retirees and their Spouses Only.
June 2, 7:00 AM, FUMC Wichita Falls
June 2, 12 PM, FUMC Wichita Falls
Guest Speaker: Rev. Ginger Gaines-Cirelli, Sr. Pastor, Foundry UMC, Washington, DC. Sponsored by Church and Society, United Women of Faith, and Methodist Foundation for Social Action, June 2, 12 PM, MPEC, Rooms 8-10
June 2, 12 PM, FUMC Wichita Falls.
Photography/Videography
The Annual Conference will be photographed and video recorded for use in conference communications and publications. If you prefer not to be included, please contact Communications Director Pam Hughes at pamhughes@htcumc.org.
Questions?
For questions or more information, please visit www.htcumc.org/ac26 or email AC@htcumc.org.