Clergy Spouses
We are glad you are a part of the SE District. We are trying to build a community for our district spouses. Check here each month for information about our monthly gatherings for fellowship. We invite district clergy spouses to join our Facebook page at SE District Spouses.
Upcoming Events
► January Fellowship--Watch for information about our January fellowship gathering! For more information, contact Erin Bunch, 409.550.1246 or ebunch@gt.rr.com.
► See below for Events and Benefits for Conference Spouses & Clergy.
DISTRICT Leadership
- Chairperson--Erin Bunch, 409.550-1246 or ebunch@gt.rr.com
- Assistant Chair--Vacant
Stay Connected to CONFERENCE Spouses
Like the Conference spouses on Facebook at: Texas Conference Clergy Spouse Association (TCCSA). Be sure to answer the questions when you ask to join.
Sign up for Conference Clergy Spouses' email list, SparkNet (SPouses' ART Network) by emailing: rachel.e.richards@gmail.com so the list manager can send you an invitation to join. Be sure to include the name of your church and clergy's name.
Events and Benefits for Spouses & Clergy in TAC
Clergy Family Retreat
REVITUP!
An energizing event for young clergy aged 25-39 and their spouses strengthen personal, financial and leadership skills which can improve your life and sustain your ministry. The TAC will reimburse the registration fee and hotel (2 nights) cost for any clergy and their spouses who did not attend the TAC Clergy Benefits Academy in September 2014. The TAC encourages pastors take advantage of this opportunity once every 5 to 10 years to stay current with the Benefits and Pension resources from the Wespath. Transportation to the event is on your own. Please make all your own Registration and Hotel Reservation arrangements. After the event, please send a copy of your Registration and Hotel receipts and a copy of your Continuing Education Certificate to Barbara Kilby, Benefits Office, Texas Annual Conference, 5215 Main St. Houston, TX 77002 for reimbursement.
Learn More.
BEGINNING AGAIN Pre-Retirement Seminar
Every two years, Clergy Excellence holds an informative seminar designed for clergy 40 years and older. Representatives from Wespath and Clergy Excellence will be on hand, along with tax and financial specialists. Come join fellow Clergy and their Spouses as we learn together. Space is limited. Contact Nancy Slade for more info.
DAY OF WELLNESS
One of the biggest benefits of being in the TAC is the incredible Wellness Program. One of the best in the country!! If you are new to the TAC or have never been able to attend the Day of Wellness – now is the time to come! The day is fun and informative – and you start receiving the $200 Deductible discount the next year after you attend. This is a huge benefit… since you receive the discount every year you are in the Group Health Plan from that point on. Plus, the Weight loss and Weight management incentives are incredible. We pay you to get healthy and stay that way! In doing so, we all reap the benefits!
Enroll now to attend a Day of Wellness with Houston Methodist Wellness Services. The Day of Wellness is available to all Clergy and Spouses in the Group Health Plan. You only need to attend once. Learn more or Register.
WALKING PROGRAM–
Joining the Walking Program for the first time? – go to Join Virgin Pulse. All Active Clergy and Spouses in the Group Health Plan are eligible for this program. You do not have to attend a Day of Wellness to enroll. Cost is $9.99. Having problems with your pedometer? Call Virgin Pulse at 1-800-830-4312. Earn $75-$150 each quarter.
RENEW Retreats
Renew is a gift in the form of an amazing retreat opportunity offered to married clergy couples through The Soderquist Center. The only cost to the participants is travel to and from the location. Learn more at Renew. Contact Ivana Wilson for questions or to make reservations.
