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FAQs
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
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Question: How do I communicate with the church?
Answer: In person: Our offices are open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. For other times, please call for an appointment. Our telephone number, fax number, and mailing address are found in the first column of every page of this site. Staff contact information is listed on this website. GO >
Question: How do I publicize something within the church?
Answer: To submit something for publication in church media, please send it to the Church Secretary, Sandy McKenney, by email, or the church address in column one. To avoid delays, please include your contact information.
Question: How do I get information concerning my contributions?
Answer: Contact the Church Business Manager, Lyn Stewart, at 830-249-2565, or by email.
Question: If I lose something while at church, is there a "Lost-and-Found?"
Answer: Most lost and found items are kept in the front lobby, outside the main office entrance.
Question: How do I schedule a meeting room, or an event at the church?
Answer: Contact the Church Business Manager, Lyn Stewart, at 830-249-2565, or by email. The church room reservation form can be downloaded from this site
Question: Should I call the church about pastoral concerns such as a birth, a death, someone in the hospital or other personal needs?
Answer: YES. We want to know so we can respond as soon as possible. Call the Church Secretary, Sandy McKenney, at 830-249-2565, to speak with a pastor at any time. Also, if you would like a visit from someone at the church, follow the same process. Prayer concerns may be sent directly to McKenney via email or may be submitted online.
Question: What do the candles in our Advent wreath mean? Why is there one rose candle and one white candle?
Answer: The Advent wreath, four candles on a wreath of evergreen, is shaped in a perfect circle to symbolize the eternity of God. In some churches, four purple candles, one for each week in Advent, are used with one larger white candle in the middle as the Christ candle. Other churches prefer three purple or blue candles with one candle being rose or pink, to represent joy.
The lighting of the first candle symbolizes expectation, the second symbolizes hope, the third joy and the fourth purity. The Christ candle is lit on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day reminding Christians that Jesus is the light of the world.
Question: Who is the head of The United Methodist Church?
Answer: There is no one person, office or agency that is the sole head of The United Methodist Church. The General Conference is the only body that can speak officially for the church.
The organization of The United Methodist Church is similar to that of the U.S. government. You can read more about the structure of The United Methodist Church.
Question: Where are your church headquarters?
Answer: The United Methodist Church does not have a church headquarters.
The structure of the denomination is similar to that of the U.S. government. The General Conference is the top legislative body; the nine-member Judicial Council is the "supreme court"; and the Council of Bishops is similar to the executive branch.
In addition, there are 13 general agencies, each with specific responsibilities.
Annual conferences and districts (regional bodies) also carry out program and administrative responsibilities.
The United Methodist Church's InfoServ can help you determine which organization or contact person can assist you.
Question: Where can I find contact information for the staff of First United Methodist Church - Boerne?
Answer: Staff contact information can be found at this link: GO >
The main telephone number for the church administrative offices is
830-249-2565.
Question: How can I find a United Methodist church?
Answer: Churches in the United States are listed on the Find-a-Church website.
Question: How can I contact a United Methodist pastor?
Answer: There is no directory or Web site that lists address information for all United Methodist pastors.
Some annual (regional) conference Web sites feature a clergy directory. If you know the conference in which the pastor serves, you may find information on the conference Web site. The list of conferences appears on the national UMC Web site.
The United Methodist churches in the United States are listed on the Find-a-Church Web site.
District offices can assist in arranging for pastoral care in another city. The list of district offices appears on the national UMC Web site.
Question: How can I contact my district superintendent?
Answer: The South Central Jurisdiction maintains a website with all the contact information you'll need. GO >
Question: How can I contact my bishop?
Answer: Bishop Janice Riggle Huie's contact information can be found at her website GO >
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