Embrace UCC
745 W Pipeline Road
Hurst, TX 76053
Sunday Worship is at 11:00 AM on the campus of St. Philip Presbyterian Church. Find us in the Youth Hall by the southwest entrance of the Pre-School.
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Where God Resides
Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 11:00am
On Sunday, October 4, we honor Saint Francis of Assisi with a special blessing of the animals. Bring a photograph of your pets, along with your heart and your curiosity. Through John 14 and Franciscan wisdom, we'll explore: Where does God reside? In nature? In animals? In us? In one another? And what would change if we truly believed that God is already present within each one of us? Come discover how prayer becomes the very presence of God speaking as one unified spirit. Come as you are – you are welcome here!
Pastoral Staff - Embrace United Church of Christ
PASTOR - Reverend Yinessa ROMERO
In December 2025, members of Embrace United Church of Christ in Hurst, Texas joyfully called Reverend Yinessa Romero to become our Designated-Term Pastor. Rev. Yinessa began serving as pulpit supply at Embrace UCC in September 2025, following the retirement of Rev. Ken Ehrke in May 2024.
Rev. Yinessa previously served as a minister in the United Church of Christ and a leader in Latinx ministry and advocacy for over 7 years. She serves with the Colectivo de Latinx Ministries, where she currently holds a national leadership role as Moderator. Rev. Yinessa previously ministered with the Latinx congregation at Cathedral of Hope UCC in Dallas, Texas, and has also served as a hospice chaplain, offering compassionate spiritual care.
Originally from the Dominican Republic, Rev. Yinessa brings a multicultural and bilingual perspective to her ministry, focusing on inclusion, justice, and building bridges across cultures. Her work reflects a deep commitment to LGBTQIA+ inclusion, immigrant communities, and the transformative power of God’s unconditional love.
