Newsletter for the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference July 21, 2022 Bishop McAlilly's Blog Remembering Rev. Dr. Autura Eason-Williams
Confidential Counseling and Support Available
The conference provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that covers a variety of support services around emotional well-being, including grief. More information
Gun Violence Prevention Resources
At the inaugural TWK Annual Conference, the body passed a resolution aimed at preventing gun violence. The UM GBCS has some great resources to help your congregation learn and advocate. Read more.
Waverly Home Dedication | Disaster Response & Recovery
On Tuesday, July 26, at 10:30 a.m., five newly built homes will be dedicated to families that lost their houses in the flooding! You can join the dedication either in person (102 Pickett St. Waverly, TN) or online at ASP's Facebook page. More
Faithful Fundraising course to be offered
Increasingly, clergy must show leadership in raising funds for their churches and many do not feel well equipped to do the work. Faithful Fundraising is a three-session course designed to prepare clergy to become more confident in this important work of ministry. Learn more
Reelfoot Rural Ministries | Please Donate School Supplies or Funds!
Help Reelfoot Rural Ministries gather school supplies for children heading back to school this August! They are accepting either supplies or monetary donations. Please donate or give by August 15. Learn more and get involved.
Suicide Prevention in African American Faith Communities Coalition (SPAAFCC) Conference
The SPAAFCC Suicide Prevention Conference is on August 23. Learn more and register now.
Renfro Trust Fund Grants Available
The Renfro Trust Fund awards annual "bricks-and-mortar" grants to small rural United Methodist congregations in the Southeastern Jurisdiction. Applications can be found here and should be submitted to the TWKUMC Global Ministries Team (renfro.grant@twkumc.org) by August 1 for consideration and final signature needed.
ENCORE Ministry Grant Application Deadline
ENCORE Ministry grants help equip TWK churches for ministry by, with, and for older adults. The application deadline for this quarter is August 18. For more information and a grant application, click here.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at "New to You" Shop
Read this story about the ribbon cutting ceremony that took place at the "New to You" shop in the Purchase District!
Rethinking Church Leadership Seminar
Middle Tennessee State University's Jennings A. Jones College of Business is hosting a seminar, "Rethinking Church Leadership: Executive Leadership Training for the Post-Pandemic Environment," on August 4. The TWK UM Foundation will provide scholarships for any clergy wanting to participate. Register here. Email Sara Finger in the TWK UM Foundation concerning your interest in participating.
How disaffiliation can affect pensions
The church agency that handles pensions is offering a video explaining how pension plan funding can be affected when churches choose to disaffiliate from the denomination. The video, also available as a podcast, answers questions such as whether clergy pension plans are fully funded and why a disaffiliating church is required to make a payment to the conference it is leaving. Read press release and watch videoTWK Disaster Recovery Connection Positions | July 24 deadline
The TWK Disaster Recovery Connection has two open positions: one for a construction manager, and another for a volunteer coordinator. Click on the provided links to learn more and apply!Important Dates & Opportunities
August 1-4 | Lake Junaluska, Festival of Wisdom & Grace
August 12-14 | Native Moccasins Rock
August 13 | United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) Leadership Training
September 8 | Golden Cross Senior Ministries' Annual Golf Classic
September 28-30 | Church of the Resurrection Leadership Institute 2022
October 7-9 | TWK Youth Gathering
January 22-25 | UMC Lead
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