Worship • Walk • Vote • Fellowship
A Living Tradition of Faith, Community & Action
For generations, the Black Church has been the spiritual and civic anchor of our communities. "Souls to the Polls" honors this proud history by turning our Sunday worship into active stewardship for our neighbors and future generations.
Immediately following our 10:30 AM morning worship service, the Carter congregation will assemble in the church parking lot for prayer, driver staging, and caravan dispatch. Together, we will ride and walk to our designated Tarrant County Early Voting site to cast our ballots side-by-side. Afterward, we will gather back at the Carter Fellowship Hall to enjoy a shared, hot community meal and celebrate our collective voice.
Quick Logistics
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Staging & Return Location:
Carter Metropolitan CME Church
4601 Wichita St, Fort Worth, TX 76119 -
Arrival Time:
10:30 AM Worship Service
12:00 PM Driver check-in & caravan lineup
12:30 PM Caravan rollout to polls -
Rides Provided:
Church shuttles and volunteer drivers available for seniors, students, and all community members. -
Celebration Dinner:
Free post-voting fellowship dinner in the Fellowship Hall at ~3:00 PM.
Free Rides to the Polls
No one stays home because they lack a ride. Our dedicated fleet of church vans and volunteer drivers will provide safe, courteous round-trip transportation.
Early Voting Ease
Early voting allows us to bypass Election Day rushes and long lines. Enjoy an orderly, welcoming, and empowering voting experience as one body.
Post-Vote Fellowship
After making your voice heard, break bread with your church family. A hot meal and uplifting fellowship await all voters, volunteers, and family members.
Non-Partisan & Inspiring
We do not tell you how to vote; we believe in the sanctity and power of your vote. First-time voters and seniors will receive special blessings and support.
Verify Before You Vote • Active vs. Suspended Status
Check Your Voter Registration Status
Make sure your voter registration is currently active and not suspended or flagged before heading to the polls. In Texas, registrations may be placed on the "Suspense List" if you moved, if an address confirmation card was missed, or if voter records were flagged. Use the official lookup tools below to verify your standing right now!
Tarrant County Residents
Look up your registration directly with Tarrant County Elections to verify your active status, precinct number, and view your personalized sample ballot.
Confirm your street address and verify that your status is not suspended or flagged before caravan day.
Click HERE for Tarrant County
Check Tarrant County StatusOther Counties in Texas
Live in Dallas, Denton, Johnson, Parker, Ellis, Collin, or another Texas county? Check your official statewide registration status through the Texas Secretary of State portal.
Verify using your Texas Driver License, VUID, or name, county, and date of birth to ensure your record is active.
Click HERE for Other Counties in Texas
Check Other Texas Counties StatusEmpowerment • Preparedness
Voting Eligibility & Texas Photo ID Guide
Make sure you and your family are fully prepared before heading to the ballot box. Review the eligibility requirements below or use our interactive readiness self-check.
Interactive Voter Readiness Self-Check
Check all 4 to confirmSelect each item that applies to you. When all 4 boxes are checked, you are ready to vote on Sunday, October 25!
Texas Election Law
7 Acceptable Photo IDs
Texas law requires registered voters to present one of the following 7 forms of acceptable photo identification at the polling location:
If you cannot reasonably obtain one of the 7 photo IDs, you can sign a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and present a supporting document (such as a valid Voter Registration Certificate, certified domestic birth certificate, utility bill, or bank statement).
Sunday, October 25, 2026 • Order of Events
Souls to the Polls Program
Walk with us step-by-step through our inspiring day of prayer, community mobilization, voting, and celebration.
Sunday Church School & Civic Faith Discussion
Gather for Sunday School in conversation around Christian discipleship, moral obligation, and civic engagement. Connect biblical teachings on justice and stewardship to modern civic life.
Sunday Worship Service: "Walking Forward with Courageous Faith"
Sanctuary worship featuring inspiring music from our choir, passionate prayer, and an uplifting message from Pastor Vee on courageous faith in action.
Driver Check-In, Vehicle Staging & Passenger Pairing
Volunteers and church vans assemble in the Carter parking lot. Transportation captains assign riders, assist seniors and members needing mobility support, and coordinate caravan signage.
Caravan Rollout to the Early Voting Polling Station
With hazard lights flashing and banners waving, our car caravan and shuttle vans travel together from Carter Metropolitan CME Church to the designated Tarrant County Early Voting site.
Souls to the Polls: Casting Our Ballots
Congregation members, family, and neighbors vote together! Volunteers remain on site to provide water, assist with check-in, guide first-time voters, and celebrate every ballot cast.
Caravan Returns to Carter Metropolitan
Vans and volunteer drivers return riders comfortably to Carter Metropolitan CME Church (or home for those requesting direct home drop-offs).
Post-Voting Celebration & Community Fellowship Meal
Join us in the Fellowship Hall for a complimentary hot family dinner, dessert, lively music, and reflection. We rejoice in fellowship, celebrate our community voice, and give thanks for one another.
Ministry in Action • Transportation Ministry
Pledge to Be a Driver to the Polls
Help ensure every member of our community has a safe, reliable way to vote. Volunteer your vehicle and give someone the gift of casting their ballot.
Driver Pledge Form
Please fill out the form below. Our transportation coordinator will follow up with you.
Pledge Received with Gratitude!
Thank you for pledging to drive for Souls to the Polls on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Your willingness to serve keeps our community empowered.
A confirmation has been recorded and our team will contact you prior to the event with vehicle staging instructions.
Need a Ride to the Polls?
Are you a senior, student, or member without personal transportation? We would be honored to drive you to the polls and back!
- Call the church office: (817) 534-6401
- Email our team: info@cartermetropolitan.org
- Sign up in the church foyer this Sunday
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I already voted by mail?
You are still enthusiastically invited to join the worship service, ride along in fellowship, and share the post-voting community meal with us!
Can I bring family members who aren't Carter members?
Yes! Souls to the Polls is open to friends, neighbors, coworkers, and extended family across Fort Worth and Tarrant County.
Are children welcome?
Absolutely! Bringing children and young people to the polls is a powerful teaching moment and a celebration of democracy.