Newsletter for the future Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference
Covering news & events for the Memphis and Tennessee Conferences
April 15, 2021
Clergy Appointments
Appointive cabinet sessions were completed last week and clergy moves were announced during worship last weekend. Bishop McAlilly and Rev. Scott Aleridge explain the appointment process and provide the 2021 appointive timeline in this March 5 blog post. More
Olds Scholarship Available
The Foundation of the Brentwood UMC has offered a scholarship in the name of the beloved late Pastor Howard Olds for over a decade. It is available to candidates for a Master of Divinity or similar educational program. The eligibility criteria have recently changed and they hope that you may be able to steer a qualified applicant to this incredible opportunity. Details
Youth Ministry Opportunity to Have Your Voice Heard!
Ministry Architects is beginning their work with the future TWK conference to build a new youth ministry. At this point in time, they want to hear from the people most involved in ministry with young people, and with teenagers as well, through a series of listening sessions geared to gather as much input as possible. Their first session will be held on April 20 through Zoom for the Caney Fork, Red River, and Metro Districts. Learn More
TNUMC Disaster Recovery Awarded $10,000 Grant
United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) awarded the TNUMC Disaster Recovery team a $10,000 grant to help with flood recovery work after storms in late March. The funds will be used to continue casework for those most affected by the storms and further their recovery efforts. More
COVID-19 Related News
When You Return to In-Person Worship
Discipleship Ministries published "Things You Should Know Before You Get Ready to Sing" compiling resources from the CDC and other faith-based and scientific sources about safe ways to gather and worship. Read more Also, as you transition back to the new normal, this 1-hour "Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Worship Facility" course from CongregationU might be helpful.
Funeral Financial Assistance
Please share with members of your faith communities who have lost a loved one due to COVID that funeral reimbursements are now available from FEMA. For more information go to the FEMA website.
Infographic: How Churches Can Inform & Support Equal Access to Testing Resources and Vaccinations
What Christians can do - from The General Commission on Religion and Race
2021 Annual Conference Deadlines
The submission deadline for annual conference reports, resolutions, and by-laws changes is May 1, 2021.
The deadline also is May 1 for Denman Evangelism Award submissions in both conferences.
Our 2021 Annual Conferences will be held ONLINE:
Memphis Annual Conference | June 3 & 4
Memphis Conference Submission Guideline & Deadlines
Tennessee Annual Conference | June 10 & 11
Tennessee Conference Submission Guidelines & Deadlines
Exhibitor Booklet
This year, neither conference will have an exhibitor page or booklet.
Annual Conference Offering Focuses on Camp & Retreat Ministries
Restrictions due to COVID-19 hit our camps and retreat centers hard. We welcome your gifts during this annual conference to support these wonderful ministries. Read more below about them!
For more information:
Annual Conference Offerings
Cedar Crest and Beersheba Scholarships
Lakeshore Scholarships
Important Dates & Virtual Opportunities
• April 22 | Miriam's Promise: The Waiting is the Hardest Part More and Register
• April 24 | Wesley of Middle Tennessee Golf Fundraiser Learn more
• April 29 | UMVIM Mission Pastor's Cohort Register
• April 29 - May 6 | Hannah's Hope Web Auction Details
• April 30 - May 2 | Beersheba Springs 6th Annual Women's Retreat More
• May 1 | Annual Conference Deadline for reports & resolutions More
• May 1 | Denman Award Nominations Due More
• June 3-4 | Memphis Annual Conference, Virtual meeting
• June 8 | Living Well Network Mental Health Event, More info
• June 10-11 | Tennessee Annual Conference, Virtual meeting
• June 25 - 26 | Together yet Apart: Virtual Youth Harambee More info
• August 1 | Renfro Grant Application Deadline Info
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