Training Schedule
Chronological Listing of Training Events
TXCDR Response Training at St. Peter’s UMC (Copy)
TXCDR Response Training
Topic: About TXCDR
Who should attend: Anyone from your congregation/organization who will be serving following a disaster in the areas of mucking, gutting, or tarping a home.
Instructor: Sonya Meyers, Ron Peters, Gary Flaharty
Time: Saturday, August 24th, 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Central
10:00 – 10:10 Check In
10:10 – 11:45 Muck/Gut/Tarp Training
11:45 – 12:00 Q&A
*This is a free training, however registration is required.
Location: One City Church, 2350 Eastex Frwy (Bldg 4) Beaumont, TX 77703
Description: Please join us to learn more about Texas Congregational Disaster Readiness, how to muck and gut a home, install a tarp, and compassionate care for our neighbors
We will have helpful disaster readiness give-a-ways for all attendees!
TXCDR Response Training at St. Peter’s UMC
TXCDR Response Training
Topic: About TXCDR
Who should attend: Anyone from your congregation who will be serving following a disaster in the areas of mucking, gutting, or tarping a home and anyone who will be serving in the area of compassionate care.
Instructor: Sonya Meyers, Ron Peters, Gary Flaharty
Time: Saturday, August 17th, 2024, 9:15 AM - 11:20 AM, Central
9:15 - 9:30 Check In
9:30 - 9:40 Networking Activity
9:40 - 10:15 Volunteer Coordination
10:15 - 10:45 Compassionate Care
10:45 - 11:20 Donation Management
*This is a free training, however registration is required.
Location: St. Peter’s United Church of Christ 9022 Long Point Rd Houston TX 77055
Description: Please join us to learn more about Texas Congregational Disaster Readiness, how to muck and gut a home, install a tarp, and compassionate care for our neighbors
We will have helpful disaster readiness give-a-ways for all attendees!
TXCDR Response Training at Gateway Church
TXCDR Response Training
Topic: About TXCDR
Who should attend: Anyone from your congregation who will be serving following a disaster in the areas of mucking, gutting, or tarping a home and anyone who will be serving in the area of compassionate care.
Instructor: Sonya Meyers, Ron Peters, Gary Flaharty
Time: Sunday, August 4th, 2024, 2:15 PM - 4:30 PM, Central
2:15 - 2:30 Check In
2:30 - 2:40 Networking Activity
2:40 - 3:45 Muck/Gut/Taroing
3:15 - 10:45 Compassionate Care/Crisis Cleanup
10:45 - 11:20 Donation Management
*This is a free training, however registration is required.
Location: Gateway Church 25024 Katy Mills Dr Katy TX 77494
Description: Please join us to learn more about Texas Congregational Disaster Readiness, how to muck and gut a home, install a tarp, and compassionate care for our neighbors
We will have helpful disaster readiness give-a-ways for all attendees!
TXCDR Response Training ONLINE
You are invited to attend a Texas Congregational Disaster Readiness Zoom Training on Mucking and Gutting a residence on Monday, July 22nd.
Who should attend: Anyone from your congregation who will be serving following a disaster by mucking, gutting, or tarping a home
Instructor: Trevor Barnett
Time: Monday, July 22nd, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, Central
*This is a free training, however registration is required.
Location: Online
Description: Please join us to learn more about Texas Congregational Disaster Readiness, how to muck and gut a home, install a tarp, and compassionate care for our neighbors
We will have helpful disaster readiness give-a-ways for all attendees!
TXCDR Response Training at The Fellowship
TXCDR Response Training
Topic: About TXCDR
Who should attend: Anyone from your congregation who will be serving following a disaster in the areas of mucking, gutting, or tarping a home and anyone who will be serving in the area of compassionate care.
Instructor: Sonya Meyers, Ron Peters, Gary Flaharty
Time: Saturday, July 20th, 2024, 9:15 AM - 11:30 AM, Central
9:15 - 9:30 Check In
9:30 - 9:40 Networking Activity
9:40 - 11:00 Muck/Gut/Tarp Training (with live demonstrations)
11:00 - 11:30 Compassionate Care
*This is a free training, however registration is required.
Location: The Fellowship (Next Gen Building – Loft Commons Room) 22765 Westheimer Pkwy Katy, TX 77450
Description: Please join us to learn more about Texas Congregational Disaster Readiness, how to muck and gut a home, install a tarp, and compassionate care for our neighbors
We will have helpful disaster readiness give-a-ways for all attendees!
TXCDR Response Training at Trinity UMC | Beaumont
Topic: About TXCDR
Who should attend: Anyone from your congregation who will be serving following a disaster by mucking, gutting, or tarping a home and anyone who will be serving in the area of compassionate care.
Instructor: Godfrey Hubert
Time: Saturday, July 13th, 2024, 9:15 AM - 11:30 AM, Central
9:15 - 9:30 Check In
9:30 - 9:40 Networking Activity
9:40 - 11:00 Muck/Gut/Tarp Training (with live demonstrations)
11:00 - 11:30 Compassionate Care
*This is a free training, however registration is required.
Location: Trinity United Methodist Church 3430 Harrison Beaumont, TX 77706 (Vivion Hall)
Description: Please join us to learn more about Texas Congregational Disaster Readiness, how to muck and gut a home, install a tarp, and compassionate care for our neighbors
We will have helpful disaster readiness give-a-ways for all attendees!
TXCDR Response Training at Houston’s First Baptist
TXCDR Response Training
Topic: About TXCDR
Who should attend: Anyone from your congregation who will be serving following a disaster in the areas of mucking, gutting, or tarping a home and anyone who will be serving in the area of compassionate care.
Instructor: Godfrey Hubert
Time: Saturday, June 29 th, 2024, 9:15 AM - 11:30 AM, Central
9:15 - 9:30 Check In
9:30 - 9:40 Networking Activity
9:40 - 11:00 Muck/Gut/Tarp Training (with live demonstrations)
11:00 - 11:30 Compassionate Care
*This is a free training, however registration is required.
Location: Houston’s First Baptist 11011 Mason Rd Cypress TX 77433
Description: Please join us to learn more about Texas Congregational Disaster Readiness, how to muck and gut a home, install a tarp, and compassionate care for our neighbors
TXCDR Response Training at Ft. Bend United Way
TXCDR Response Training
Topic: About TXCDR
Who should attend: Anyone from your congregation who will be serving following a disaster in the areas of mucking, gutting, or tarping a home and anyone who will be serving in the area of compassionate care.
Instructor: Sonya Meyers, Ron Peters
Time: Saturday, June 27th, 2024, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Central
9:00 - 9:10 Check In
9:10 - 10:30 Muck/Gut/Tarp Training (with live demonstrations)
10:30 - 11:00 Compassionate Care
*This is a free training, however registration is required.
Location: Ft. Bend United Way 12300 Parc Crest Dr. Stafford TX 77477
Description: Please join us to learn more about Texas Congregational Disaster Readiness, how to muck and gut a home, install a tarp, and compassionate care for our neighbors
We will have helpful disaster readiness give-a-ways for all attendees!
TXCDR Response Training at Christ Church Sugar Land
TXCDR Response Training
Topic: About TXCDR
Who should attend: Anyone from your congregation who will be serving following a disaster in mucking, gutting, or tarping a home and anyone who will be serving in the area of compassionate care.
Instructor: Sonya Meyers, Ron Peters, Gary Flaharty
Time: Saturday, June 22, 2024, 9:15 AM - 11:30 AM, Central
9:15 - 9:30 Check In
9:30 - 9:40 Networking Activity
9:40 - 11:00 Muck/Gut/Tarp Training (with live demonstrations)
11:00 - 11:30 Compassionate Care
*This is a free training, however registration is required.
Location: Christ Church Sugar Land 3300 Austin Pkwy Sugar Land, TX 77479. Park near main entrance. Go downstairs to meeting rooms 11 & 12.
Description: Please join us to learn more about Texas Congregational Disaster Readiness, how to muck and gut a home, install a tarp, and compassionate care for our neighbors
TXCDR Response Training at Katy First UMC
TXCDR Response Training
Topic: About TXCDR
Who should attend: Anyone from your congregation who will be serving following a disaster in mucking, gutting, or tarping a home and anyone who will be serving in the area of compassionate care.
Instructor: Sonya Meyers, Ron Peters, Gary Flaharty
Time: Saturday, June 15, 2024, 9:15 AM - 11:30 AM, Central
9:15 - 9:30 Check In
9:30 - 9:40 Networking Activity
9:40 - 11:00 Muck/Gut/Tarp Training (with live demonstrations)
11:00 - 11:30 Compassionate Care
*This is a free training, however registration is required.
Location: Katy First UMC 5601 5th St Katy TX 77493
Description: Please join us to learn more about Texas Congregational Disaster Readiness, how to muck and gut a home, install a tarp, and compassionate care for our neighbors
TXCDR Personal Preparedness Training at North West Community Church
TXCDR Personal Preparedness Training
Topic: About TXCDR
Who should attend: Anyone from your community who wants to learn more about disaster preparation.
Instructor: Sonya Meyers
Time: Wednesday, June 20th, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, Central
6:00 – 6:10 Check In
6:10 - 6:20 Networking Activity
6:20 – 7:30 Personal Preparedness Training
*This is a free training, however registration is required.
Location: North West Community Church 4401 Richey Rd Houston TX 77066
TXCDR Response Training at St. Luke’s UMC
TXCDR Response Training at St. Lukes’s UMC
Topic: About TXCDR
Who should attend: Anyone from your congregation who will be serving following a disaster in the topics covered in the breakout sessions.
Instructor: Sonya Meyers, Trevor Barnett, Gary Flaharty
Time: Saturday, June 1st, 2024, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM, Central
9:00 - 9:10 Check-In
9:10 - 11:30 Breakout Sessions
Session 1 Donation Management / Compassionate Care
Session 2 Muck-Gut-Tarp & Crisis Cleanup
Session 3 St. Luke’s UMC Members (a private session for lay and staff leaders of the St. Luke’s Disaster Team)
11:00 - 11:30 Group Session with Q&A
*This is a free training, however registration is required.
Location: St. Luke's United Methodist Church - 3471 Westheimer (3rd Floor - Main Entrance Houston TX 77027
Description: Please join us to learn more about Texas Congregational Disaster Readiness, how to muck and gut a home, install a tarp, and compassionate care for our neighbors
TXCDR Response Training at the Houston Tool Bank
TXCDR Response Training at the Houston Tool Bank
Topic: Response Training
Who should attend: Anyone fromyour Congregation or organization who will be serving following a disaster in the areas of mucking, gutting, or tarping a home and anyone who will be serving in the area of compassionate care.
Instructor: Gary Flaharty
Time: Saturday, May 11th, 2024, 9:15 AM - 11:30 AM, Central
9:15 - 9:30 Check In
9:30 - 9:40 Networking Activity
9:40 - 11:00 Muck/Gut/Tarp Training (with live demonstrations)
11:00 - 11:30 Compassionate Care
*This is a free training, however registration is required.
For more information or directions: Call Todd Platzer 210-364-3466
Location: Houston Toolbank. 1215 Gazin St Houston TX 77020
Description: Please join us to learn more about Texas Congregational Disaster Readiness, how to muck and gut a home, install a tarp, and compassionate care for our neighbors
TXCDR Response Training in Huntsville
TXCDR Response Training in Huntsville
Topic: About TXCDR
Who should attend: Anyone from your congregation who will be serving following a disaster in the areas of mucking, gutting, or tarping a home and anyone who will be serving in the area of compassionate care.
Instructor: Sonya Meyers
Time: Saturday, May 11th, 2024, 9:15 AM - 11:30 AM, Central
9:15 - 9:30 Check In
9:30 - 9:40 Networking Activity
9:40 - 11:00 Muck/Gut/Tarp Training (with live demonstrations)
11:00 - 11:30 Compassionate Care
*This is a free training, however registration is required.
For more information or directions: Call Todd Platzer 210-364-3466
Location: First United Methodist Church – Community Life Center (CLC) Building 1207 10th St Huntsville, TX 77320
Description: Please join us to learn more about Texas Congregational Disaster Readiness, how to muck and gut a home, install a tarp, and compassionate care for our neighbors
Hurricane Season is Coming. Let’s Prepare Now
Hurricane Season is Coming. Let’s Prepare Now.
Topic: Hurricane Preparedness
Instructor: Mosiac in Action
Time: Saturday, April 13th, 2024, 10:00 AM - Noon, Central
Location: St. Andrew's Church, 2535 E. Broadway, Pearland
Description: FREE Storm Preparedness Workshop. Sessions Include:
Personal Preparedness
Disaster Response Coordinator Training
Congregational Disaster Planning
TXCDR Response Training
TXCDR Response Training
Topic: About TXCDR
Instructor: Sonya Meyers, Gary Flaharty
Time: Saturday, April 13th, 2024, 9:15 AM -11:30 AM, Central
Location: Lakewood Methodist 11330 Louetta Rd Houston TX 77070:
Description: Please join us to learn more about Texas Congregational Disaster Readiness, how to muck and gut a home, install a tarp, and compassionate care for our neighbors
Donation Distribution Management: Zoom Call Training
Training: Donation Distribution Management — Online Zoom Call
Topic: TXCDR / Donation Distribution Management Team Training
Instructor: Sonya Meyers
Time: Monday, October 23rd, 2023, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM, Central
Description: Handling emergency needs for supplies from food, formula, and diapers to cleaning supplies and building materials is the area of focus for our Distribution Response Teams. Our Regional warehouses handle bulk materials, and our smaller Congregational Distribution Centers collect donations and distribute goods to the community.
Hosting Out-of-Town Volunteers: Zoom Call Training
Training: Hosting Out-of-Town Volunteers — Online Zoom Call
Topic: TXCDR /Hosting Out-of-Town Volunteers
Instructor: Sonya Meyers
Time: Monday,October 23rd, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Central
Description: Hosting Out-of-Town Volunteers and mission teams is another way Congregations can support disaster recovery. Out-of-town teams need a place to sleep, meals, and shower after a hard day’s work. Congregations with kitchen facilities, classrooms, and access to shower facilities are ideal!
Clean-out, Muck, Gut, & Tarp: Zoom Call Training
Training: Clean-out, Muck, Gut, & Tarp — Online Zoom Call
Topic: TX CDR / Clean-out, Muck, Gut, and Tarp Training
Instructor: Jack Aulick
Time: Tuesday, October 17th, 2023, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Central
Description: Muck, Gut, & Tarp Response Teams assist homeowners in protecting their homes from further damage and prepare them to dry before repairs begin. They install blue tarps, remove water-damaged drywall, rugs, some flooring, and household contents and help preserve those items that can be salvaged. They sanitize the home to prevent mold growth.
Compassionate Care: Zoom Call Training
Training: Compassionate Care — Online Zoom Call
Topic: TXCDR / Compassionate Care Training
Instructor: Godfrey Hubert
Time: Thursday, October 12th, 2023, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM, Central
Description: Compassionate care is caring for the individual impacted by a disaster. TXCDR Response Teams know they are not just working on a house but are serving a family whose whole life has been turned upside down. They take the time to listen to those affected by the disaster. We offer emotional and spiritual support, empathy, encouragement, and hope.
Disaster Readiness Coordinator (DRC) Orientation: Zoom Call Training
Training: Disaster Readiness Coordinator Orientation: Online Zoom Call
Topic: TXCDR / Disaster Readiness Coordinator Part 1 Orientation
Instructors: Leadership Team
Time: Wednesday, October 11th, 2023, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, Central
Description: This training is for current and prospective DRCs and assistant DRCs.
About TXCDR: Zoom Call Presentation
Training: About TXCDR — Online Zoom Call
Topic: About TXCDR
Instructor: Sonya Meyers
Time: Wednesday, October 10th, 2023, 10:00 AM -11:00 AM, Central (US and Canada)
Description: Please join us to learn more about Texas Congregational Disaster Readiness.
Laundry: Zoom Call Training
Training: Laundry — Online Zoom Call
Topic: TXCDR / Laundry Support Team Training
Instructor: Chris Hubert
Time: Thursday, September 28th, 2023, 4:00-5:00 PM, Central Time
Description: TXCDR Laundry Teams help evacuees by cleaning their clothes. Volunteers take clothing home to wash, dry, and fold, or partner with a local laundromat, school, or gym, or partner with a company or non-profit for mobile laundry services.
Compassionate Care: Zoom Call Training
Training: Compassionate Care — Online Zoom Call
Topic: TXCDR / Compassionate Care Training
Instructor: Godfrey Hubert
Time: Wednesday, September 27th, 2023, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Central
Description: Compassionate care is caring for the individual impacted by a disaster. TXCDR Response Teams know they are not just working on a house but are serving a family whose whole life has been turned upside down. They take the time to listen to those affected by the disaster. We offer emotional and spiritual support, empathy, encouragement, and hope.
Transportation Services for Survivors: Zoom Call Training
Blue Sky Disaster Readiness Meeting
Volunteer Coordinator: Zoom Call Presentation
Training: Volunteer Coordinator
Topic: About TXCDR
Instructor: Sonya Meyers
Time: Monday, September 25th, 2023, 3:00 PM -4:00 PM, Central (US and Canada)
Description: Spontaneous Volunteers are a vital and welcome part of every recovery response. Some are highly skilled, while others require training. Volunteer Coordinators are critical as they manage the onboarding process to ensure a rewarding and safe volunteer experience for all. Please join us!
Donation Distribution Management: Zoom Call Training
Training: Donation Distribution Management — Online Zoom Call
Topic: TXCDR / Donation Distribution Management Team Training
Instructor: Sonya Meyers
Time: Thursday, September 21st, 2023, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM, Central
Description: Handling emergency needs for supplies from food, formula, and diapers to cleaning supplies and building materials is the area of focus for our Distribution Response Teams. Our Regional warehouses handle bulk materials, and our smaller Congregational Distribution Centers collect donations and distribute goods to the community.
Pet Sheltering : Zoom Call Training
Training: Pet Sheltering — Online Zoom Call
Topic: TXCDR / Pet Sheltering
Instructor: Chris Hubert
Time: Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM, Central
Description: Pet Sheltering Response Teams provide an opportunity for people to evacuate to a shelter with their pets in a co-located facility. Many pet owners are reluctant to be rescued without their pets. By providing a pet shelter near the people shelter, we can encourage early evacuation and help families in an ARC shelter to care for their dogs and cats, providing kennels and food.
Clean-out, Muck, Gut, & Tarp: Zoom Call Training
Training: Clean-out, Muck, Gut, & Tarp — Online Zoom Call
Topic: TX CDR / Clean-out, Muck, Gut, and Tarp Training
Instructor: Jack Aulick
Time: Tuesday, September 19th, 2023, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Central
Description: Muck, Gut, & Tarp Response Teams assist homeowners in protecting their homes from further damage and prepare them to dry before repairs begin. They install blue tarps, remove water-damaged drywall, rugs, some flooring, and household contents and help preserve those items that can be salvaged. They sanitize the home to prevent mold growth.
About TXCDR: Zoom Call Presentation
Training: About TXCDR — Online Zoom Call
Topic: About TXCDR
Instructor: Sonya Meyers
Time: Monday, September 19th, 2023, 10:00 AM -11:00 AM, Central (US and Canada)
Description: Please join us to learn more about Texas Congregational Disaster Readiness.