Experiencing Emmanuel
RETREAT REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
REGISTRATION FOR VIRTUAL CLASSES WILL OPEN FRIDAY, JUNE 5th!
Registration form below.
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Retreat in Hurst, TX
July 16 - 18
Thurs. evening - Saturday afternoon
Evening Virtual
Tuesday/Thursday, 7 - 9 pm,
August 4, 6, 11, 13
Morning Virtual
Tuesday/Thursday, 10 am - noon
August 18, 20, 25, 27
Join us for this year's Mission u -- a transformative educational program that focuses on “Experiencing Emmanuel”. Make new friends from all over our new conference as you feed your soul with meaningful worship, inspiring lessons brought by engaging study leaders, mission projects and fun activities! It’s more than a Bible study, think of it like Vacation Bible School for grown-ups!
Our 2026 Study Leaders:
These Study Leaders will help us explore:
• How do Emmanuel, or “God is with us,” stories in the Bible help shape our faith, hope, and love in action?
• How do we experience God in times of joy and in challenging times of sadness, fear, or anxiety?
• Can we experience God's presence in community as we work for justice??
Details
Study Book: "A DEEP KNOWING: Experiencing Emmanuel Through Every Part of Our Lives"
is available by ordering directly from Amazon.
Book: $14.99
Digital Kindle version: $5.95
Author Linda Louise Furtado is a born and raised United Methodist minister, the daughter of retired elder Rev. S. Renée Franklin and retired teacher Victor L. Franklin Sr. After serving as the Minister of Worship, Arts, and Media for McKendree UMC in downtown Nashville, TN, Linda began to serve in pastoral ministry and continues in the process toward ordination as a Deacon in The United Methodist Church. She is the wife of elder Rev. Jefferson Furtado, and mother of 3 daughters.
Contributors: Ellen Lipsey, 2026 UWFaith TX Legislative Event Chair, and Neomi Fletcher
Order your book now!
Retreat Location
The 3-day Mission u Retreat will be held at First UMC Hurst at 521 W Pipeline Rd., Hurst, TX 76053. (Hurst is a bit east of Ft. Worth)
Lodging Options:
You may stay at a hotel, with a friend, or at home if it is close enough for you to drive back and forth.
Nearby Hotel:
We have arranged a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn Express, which is just 2 miles from the retreat site and includes free breakfast.
Holiday Inn Express <click the hotel name to make arrangements and get our group rate
820 Thousand Oaks Dr., Hurst, TX 76054
- King rooms for $119 per night
- Two Queen rooms for $129 per night
Schedule:
Thursday Plan to arrive between 3 - 5 pm for check-in. We'll have dinner, our opening worship, and our first study session. Our evening will finish by 9 pm.
Friday Be onsite by 9 am for a full day that includes the next 5 study sessions, a Service of Healing, lunch & dinner, and a fun activity to end the day. We’ll be done by 8 pm.
Saturday Be onsite by 9 am to finish our final 2 sessions, have closing worship, and eat lunch together. We’ll finish by 2 pm so you can get on the road home.
HTC Mission u
Dean Team
Dean: Becca Bilz Davis
Assistant Dean: Donna Jensen
Registrar: Becky Baird
Facilities Coordinator: Fannette Welton
Promotions & Staffing: Wendy Campbell
Business Manager: Julie Noel
Logistics & Timeline: Brenda Breeden
Contact us if you'd like to help make this event the best!
13352*_*2026 Mission u Registration
