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Little Elm issues proclamation recognizing historic Budn Memorial United Methodist Church
Summary
Council read a proclamation recognizing the longstanding presence and contributions of Budn Memorial United Methodist Church, noting the congregation’s 1853 founding by Reverend William E. Bates and local community partnerships; speakers urged continued community service projects tied to the congregation's legacy.
Town leaders read a proclamation recognizing Budn Memorial United Methodist Church for its long-standing presence and contributions to Little Elm.
The proclamation noted that Reverend William E. Bates established a Methodist congregation in Little Elm in 1853 and recognized the church’s history of services and community programs. Speakers at the meeting noted Budn’s partnerships with town projects such as scout service projects and assistance to residents with code-enforcement cleanups. One speaker urged council and community members to continue or re-establish volunteer projects previously associated with the church and to engage scouts for neighborhood improvements.
The transcript also noted that Budn is merging with Grace (described in the meeting as a pending congregational change). The proclamation was presented and accepted during the meeting; the exchange included remarks about the church’s local partnerships and a request to maintain volunteer programs historically affiliated with Budn.
No formal council vote was required to read the proclamation; the item was presented as a recognition and community update.
