News and Resources Christmas Greetings from Global Ministries Missionary, Rev. Hongduk Kim, and the Asia-Pacific Regional Office Team Rev. Hongduk Kim and the Asia-Pacific Regional Office of Global Ministries send their Christmas greetings (with a photo!) from Korea to the TWK Conference. Read more Local Churches Combating Climate Change: "Start Where You Are" Read this interview with our TWK Creation Care team to learn more about how you and your church can get involved in the fight to combat climate change and create a more inhabitable planet. UMC Discipleship Ministries | Six Local Church Projects for 2023 The Rev. Ken Sloane, director of stewardship and generosity for United Methodist Discipleship Ministries, suggests six local church projects corresponding to the six Special Sundays that will be celebrated in 2023. Read more Advent Wreath Candle Lighting Meditations for Home and Church & Other Advent 2022 Resources Advent has arrived, and for those who still need them, we have compiled resources to help your church prepare the way of the Lord! Also, Discipleship Ministries has created a new candle-lighting meditation that you can use in your church or at home. Learn more. Why I am Staying UMC We thank all of you that have committed to remain United Methodists. Check out this new webpage dedicated to sharing powerful testimonies of folks throughout our conference who are committed to and passionate about the mission of the UMC. We want to hear what makes you excited to stay UMC! Email us your story at communications@twkumc.org. Help for Leading Constructive Conversations about The UMC UMCOM has created a special presentation called "We are the church. Together," that will remind congregations of their identity as United Methodists while also inviting them to have constructive conversations about what they hope the future will bring, both for The UMC as a whole and their congregation. Learn more and get involved.
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Events and Learning Opportunities Gordon Memorial UMC | Interpretations: A Big Band Christmas On Friday, December 16, at 7:00 p.m., Gordon Memorial UMC will host a Christmas concert, "Interpretations: A Big Band Christmas." The concert will pay homage to the dynamic spirit and music of Harlem and will feature a variety of musicians and musical styles. Learn more and reservations!
Mental Health Support Offered with Holiday Blues and Jazz Worship
For many, the holiday season may not be “the most wonderful time of the year.” The December 11 “Holiday Blues and Jazz: Worship Service and Mental Health Resources Event” will provide a time of worship that recognizes the struggles many people face this season, offering our community a means to tend to your soul during the holidays. More...
Wilson County Black History Committee (WCBHC) Food Drive On Saturday, December 17, the WCBHC is hosting its Salt Ministry Food Drive, a ministry that provides food to seniors in Wilson County. The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and includes tours of historic Pickett Chapel. Location: 209 E Market St., Lebanon, TN. For more information, please email saltministry2015@gmail.com or call (615) 444-9487. Mississippi River District Lay Servant Ministry | January sessions open to everyone! The Mississippi River District invites you to join them in exploring Bishop Kenneth Carder's book, Living Our Beliefs the United Methodist Way, together over three sessions, January 9, 23, and 30. All sessions will be held at Ripley First UMC from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. To register or for questions about these or other lay ministry matters, please contact Mrs. Susan Davidson, Director of MS River District Lay Servant Ministries, via email at susanandsissy@gmail.com or by phone at 731-414-6806. Learn more.
Important Dates & Opportunities
December 1-10 | Christmas at Beersheba (Register)
December 11 | Holiday Blues & Jazz
December 26 | 2022 Project Christmas House (Purchase District)
January 23 | Course on Dementia Featuring Bishop Ken Carder begins
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