​Life gets busy. Life gets hard. And sometimes, we just need a little time to pause, breathe, and remember that we don’t have to carry it all on our own.

Join women of all ages for the Illuminate Women’s Conference on Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26 as we explore what it looks like—and what it feels like—to SURRENDER it all to God.
Come take a break from the busyness, connect with other women, laugh, learn, worship, and make some beautiful memories along the way!

And yes… there will be food AND a cute Illuminate women’s T-shirt! Registration includes dinner Friday, lunch Saturday, and your conference T-shirt.

Registration deadline: September 4!

Want to know more? Check out kfumc.org for all the details and get registered! We’d love to have you join us!

To find out the latest information about disaster recovery, please go to:
 - KerrTogether.com
- RebuildKerr.org

Thank You to the San Antonio Food Bank and Global Empowerment Mission for Providing 50,000 Pounds of Food and for All of the Unpaid Servants Who Showed Up and Shared the Food at the MEGA Food Pantry at Light on the Hill! ​

​ Blessings, Beth Palmer!
[email protected]
830.459.5847

​Congratulations to Katie, Tuesday, Jessica and Val!

We want to focus on community, connection, and reducing the stigma with the Mental Health America (MHA) theme "More Good Days, Together," emphasizing shared support for well-being.
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Key Themes and Focus Areas for 2026:
 "More Good Days, Together"
(MHA)
This theme encourages reflecting on what constitutes a "good" day, fostering connection, and providing support to make these days possible for everyone.
 "See the Person. Support the Journey"
(SAMHSA)
This initiative focuses on reducing stigma, fostering empathy, and providing resources to support individuals' unique mental health journeys.

Community & Connection
A strong emphasis is placed on strengthening community ties to prevent isolation, acknowledging that "connection is protection."
 Reducing Stigma
Efforts are focused on speaking up against shame and creating open, supportive spaces for conversations.

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Due to the holiday on the last Monday of May, the MEGA Food Pantry provided in partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank will be Monday, May 11 from 8am-10am at Light on the Hill.
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​So Grateful!
We are so grateful for all of the unpaid servants who serve our neighbors near and far!
 Costa Rica Team helps Ray Zirkel prepare for Costa Rica Methodist High School Senior Trip to Camp Eagle!

​KFUMC Emergency Response Team / Volunteers in Mission continue to help flood survivors in our community.

​Walking With Our Neighbors Towards Hope

As our church has committed to walking alongside our community as we move forward after the devastation of the July 4th flood, I find myself leaning into learning more about trauma-informed care. Many people carry untold stories of life-altering pain. Trauma, no matter its origins, shapes not only the mind, but also the body, relationships and spiritual life. I recently read some excerpts from Understanding Trauma and Resilience by Evan Marbury, a pastor and counselor. Today, I am sharing some from his book that helped me.

For Christians committed to embodying the compassion of Christ, understanding trauma is not optional; it is a necessary expression of love. Jesus consistently drew near to the wounded, responding with tenderness, protection and truth. To follow him faithfully requires that we become communities where those who suffer are seen and gently accompanied toward healing.

Understanding Trauma 
A trauma-informed Christian recognizes that wounded people are not problems to fix but image bearers whose bodies and nervous systems have adapted for survival. Trauma changes how we perceive safety, trust others and experience God. Without this awareness, churches may unintentionally harm individuals through shame, spiritual cliches or expectations that healing must happen quickly.

Understanding trauma invites us to slow down, honor the pace of the wounded, and cultivate spaces marked by safety, predictability and patient discipleship. It also deepens our theology: Lament becomes a richer practice, the lifeline through which God meets his people in the dark.

The Importance of Resilience
Resilience—the capacity to maintain a God-centered self-directedness—is central to Christian formation. Yet resilience is not merely self-manufactured; it arises through supportive relationships and the presence of God. Understanding resilience helps the church proclaim not only that trauma holds deep impact, but also that God is able to restore, strengthen and rebuild. It shifts our focus from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you—and how can we walk with you toward hope?”

People that are informed about trauma and resilience become a living testimony of the gospel. We refuse to minimize suffering, yet we boldly declare that suffering doesn’t have the final word. We recognize that healing is often slow, nonlinear and sacred. And we embody the truth that Jesus is near to the brokenhearted, inviting his people into a journey where grace rewrites stories of harm into stories of courage, redemption and renewed life. When Christians understand trauma and resilience, we more faithfully mirror the heart of Christ, becoming a community where wounded people learn not only to survive but to flourish.
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​We are an Easter People..."We are an Easter people and Alleluia is our song" is a famous quote from St. Pope John Paul II. 

It encourages Christians to live with joy and hope rather than despair, emphasizing that faith in the resurrection enables a life of love, even amidst suffering.

​Who Will You Invite To Worship With You On Easter Sunday? He is not here! He is risen, indeed!
We are Easter people.

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the basis of the gospel.
We believe that Jesus died for our sins and rose on the third day.
This is the foundation of our faith and if we want nonbelievers to hear the gospel, Easter is a great Sunday to invite them!

Invite your friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors join us this Easter Sunday.
We would be honored to have the privilege of sharing with everyone the promise of the hope in Christ and His resurrection!

 Easter Worship
Sunrise Service 7:00am
Location: The Bolivian Cross at Light on the Hill at mount Wesley
(610 Methodist Encampment.)
*Shuttle bus will begin running at 6:15am at the Light on the Hill parking lot to take people up to the cross. The last shuttle will run at 6:45am.
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You are welcome to walk up to the cross, but please do not drive your vehicles up to the cross.

 Traditional Worship 8:15 & 10:45am
Location: Kerrville First United Methodist Church Sanctuary
(321 Thompson Dr.)

 Contemporary Worship 9:30am
Location: Kerrville First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
(321 Thompson Dr.)