Born in 1841, in Aguascalientes, Mexico, Alejo Hernández broke through barriers and served as a bridge between the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Mexicans in the late 19th century. Watch this video to learn more.

La Trinidad UMC , founded in 1876, is the longest serving Mexican American congregation in The UMC. Dr. Ashley Boggan D. talks with the Rev. John Feagins about how this historic church in San Antonio, Texas, redefined itself by rediscovering its rich cultural identity.