TWK Newsletter
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- Aug 19, 2021
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Our social media is now being shared through the future TWK accounts. Don't forget to like our new pages and stay up to date! (The legacy conference social accounts are no longer updated and will disappear soon.)
While the tornado leaves a lasting visual reminder and a strong response from the community, the floodwaters that came later left quickly, mistakenly leaving the community believing there are no flood survivors left with disaster-related needs. There has been less attention on the news, less funding, and fewer volunteers to help survivors still left behind in need. Read about how you can help
Christmas Shoebox Project | 2,300 Shoeboxes and $12,000 in Financial Support
For the last several years, the Memphis Conference has participated in the UM Christmas Shoebox Project sponsored by the North Alabama United Methodist Disaster Relief Warehouse in Decatur, Alabama. This year four districts of the Memphis Conference participated, and WOW what a response! Over 2,300 shoeboxes donated and $12,000 in financial support (to cover the shipping) was raised. Boxes will go to UM missionaries and pastors in areas not served by other projects. Read the story
Moving Beyond the Ways: A Series of Practical Workshops for New Pastors
Looking for an opportunity to discover how to lead in your local congregation? Eager to connect with other local pastors? Desiring to increase your skills and knowledge of local church ministry? Join us for the upcoming Local Pastor Academy so that you will be equipped to be sent into your community to "offer Christ to a hurting world." Learn more & register
Certificate Program | Community Engagement & Ministry
A new Certificate Program is being offered through Memphis Theological Seminary. This program is ideal for clergy and laity who want to master tools and practices with which to guide their congregations in deeper engagement with their communities. Details | Registration
Charge Conference Forms Now Available
Charge conference forms are now available for the 2022 charge conference season of the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference of The United Methodist Church. Please contact your district administrator if you have any questions. Forms & instructions
Reminder for Potential TWK Youth Ministry Team Members | Deadline, August 31
Youth and adults who would like to be considered for service on the Youth Ministry Transition Team are asked to complete an online application form (Click HERE) by August 31, 2021. The Youth Ministry Strategic Team, which began meeting in late 2019, will select the Transition Team from the pool of applicants. The Youth Ministry Transition Team will be announced on September 7 and will have a virtual Quick Start Orientation on September 26 & 28, 7 - 9 p.m.
Nominations | Thank you!
The TWK Transitional Nominating Committee would like to thank everyone who participated in this phase of a new nominating process. Over 100 people have offered their time and gifts to our new conference by completing the self-nomination form. Many individuals from both legacy conferences also took the time to offer recommendations, with 283 forms completed. As the team meets in the coming weeks and months to discern together the various teams' needs for nominations, conference members can anticipate being contacted about serving as we approach final preparations for the TWK Organizational Meeting on December 4, 2021.
Bishop McAlilly's Blog | Greater Things Are Yet to be Done
As United Methodists, we are people committed to John Wesley’s first rule of doing no harm. We thought we were moving beyond the pandemic. News reports tell us that we are not. Renewed Covid Guidance
Important Dates & Virtual Opportunities
August 22 | THRIVE #3, Rise Up & Rebuild (For all lay and clergy) Details / Registration
August 24-25 | UMCOM Church Communications Workshops Details
August 31 | Youth Ministry Transition Team application deadline More
September 9 | 21st Annual Golden Cross Golf Classic More
September 12 | Golden Cross Sunday (An anonymous donor will match your gifts.) More
September 24-26 | Clergy Spouse Retreat More
September 27 | The Cooper Golf Challenge Details
December 4 | TWK Organizational Meeting
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