News and Resources
Courtney Lawson Hired as New Ministry Associate The Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference is pleased to announce that Courtney Aldrich Lawson has been hired to serve as the Ministry Associate – Connect & Discover/Send. Courtney is ready to empower conference leaders and ministry teams to work toward accomplishing the TWK mission. Read more! Open Positions with Beersheba Springs Assembly Beersheba Springs Assembly has several open positions in its hospitality and maintenance departments! Learn more and apply. ENCORE Ministry 2022 Grant Awards & 2023 Grant Application Deadline ENCORE Ministry awarded $205,502 to 26 churches and organizations in 2022. Grant money helped fund a variety of projects benefitting older adults throughout the conference. Read more. ENCORE's grant application deadline for the first quarter of 2023 is February 16. Learn more and apply now. Cokesbury 2022-23 Spring Curriculum Catalogue Cokesbury has new faith formation resources for all ages. Learn more and explore their resources. Email Angela Alsup-Shear for questions or to place an order.
Why I am Staying UMC We thank all of you that have committed to remain United Methodists. Check out this webpage dedicated to sharing powerful testimonies and pictures 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! We've already heard from so many of you--and we want to hear from more! Email us your story and your photos at communications@twkumc.org. Members of Gainesboro UMC show their pride in being United Methodist. (Photo submitted by Donna Parramore.)
Events and Learning Opportunities Transition Update and Youth Leadership Retreat Details The TWK Youth Transition Team recently met at Cedar Crest to plan and make goals for 2023. They are also excited about the TWK Youth Leadership Retreat on February 3-5 at Lakeshore! Read more and register for the retreat. Miriam's Promise Interim Family Care Information Session On February 9, Miriam's Promise is hosting an information session designed to help folks more actively support this ministry. Learn more and register. Lower Fee for Course on Dementia The auditing fee for the Memphis Theological Seminary course on dementia with Bishop Kenneth Carder is now $220. The deadline to audit this course is January 20. Learn more and audit now. Scholarships Available for United Methodist Students! Applications are now open for scholarships from the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation (UMHEF) and the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM). Every year, UMHEF awards $2+ million to students planning to attend one of the 100+ UM-related colleges, universities, and seminaries across the country. Apply by March 1. The deadline to apply for scholarships from the GBHEM is March 30. Apply now. In 2022, 18 students throughout the TWK conference were awarded scholarship monies by GBHEM to attend 15 universities, divinity schools, and seminaries.
Bishop McAlilly's Blog Greater Things Are Yet To Be Done As of January 3, Bishop McAlilly has officially come off of medical leave and is back to full capacity as our bishop. Read his most recent blog here!
Important Dates & Opportunities
January 23, 30 | MS River District Lay Servant Classes (Register)
January 23 | Course on Dementia Featuring Bishop Ken Carder begins
February | Small Group for Chaplains
February 3-5 | Youth Leadership Retreat
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