FUMCFW People

Among the first women to serve a major denomination as full-time clergy (ordained as deacon in 1985 and then as elder in 1989), Linda has been mentor and role model to an entire generation of female clergy in The United Methodist Church.

“This is a great honor for Casey to be chosen from nominees throughout the global United Methodist Church,” says Dr. Tim Bruster, Senior Pastor of First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth.

Five years ago, Rev. Casey Orr was FUMCFW’s Director of Youth Ministries. Today Casey is our Associate Pastor of Discipleship, and last week she was ordained as Deacon in the United Methodist Church.

God’s house is our church home — the place we spend our time as a faith community. Here at FUMCFW, we strive to keep it in the best shape possible. That’s why our Trustees inspect the property each spring to determine what repairs are needed.

Here at FUMCFW, Darcy Deupree is known for many things. She is our District Lay Leader, alternate to General Conference, delegate to Jurisdictional Conference, and member of the Central Texas Conference delegation — to name a few.

Some people stitch as a therapeutic hobby — an age-old version of the latest coloring book craze. Others stitch as a means to an end — to patch a ripped coat or hem a new skirt. Sualice Armstrong and Diann Stadler “will stitch for God.”

Texas Wesleyan University in southeast Fort Worth has been a Methodist institution since its founding in 1890. Through the years, the university’s ties to First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth continue to grow.

Four years ago, Martin Leathers was ready for his next step. He was working at a small Methodist church in South Carolina, and he was prepared to move on to the next thing, which he thought was going to be D.C.

I really believe working with horses in any capacity can bring out the best in us, help us through all kinds of difficulty, and help us grow closer to God.