Newsletter for the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference
March 23, 2023
As we prepare our hearts and minds for annual conference, Bishop McAlilly invites you to participate in a conference-wide Bible study, "Abide in Christ." Start gathering your group now so you can begin this after Easter!
News and Resources New GBHEM Scholarship Honors and Continues Rev. Roger Hopson’s Legacy Read this story about the UMC General Board of Higher Education and Ministry’s (GBHEM) new seminary scholarship dedicated to celebrating and continuing the legacy of Rev. Roger A. Hopson. The deadline to apply for this scholarship is March 30. Caney Fork River District Lay Training The Caney Fork River District is hosting a two-day Lay Servant training event at Carthage UMC on April 28-29 Register by contacting the district office at caneyforkriver@twkumc.org. United Methodist Men's "The Gathering" B-B-Q Feast! The MS River District's Ripley First UMC will host the UMM event, "The Gathering," with guest speaker, Bishop Bill McAlilly, on April 18 at 5:00 p.m.! Learn more. Free Resources for Older Adult Recognition Day Each year, congregations are invited to observe Older Adult Recognition Day in May. To help church leaders plan, ENCORE Ministry Director Richard Gentzler created a free resource containing scripture passages for sermon ideas, suggested hymns, prayers, psalter readings, a litany, and a plethora of additional ideas. Access the resources here.
TWK Annual Conference 2023 Renasant Convention Center in Memphis June 19 - 21, 2023 SINGERS NEEDED: Singers (and musicians) from churches and ministries are invited to join the TWK Mass Choir for the Annual Conference worship services. Music leaders, register your singers' interest in participating by clicking this link. REPORTS & RESOLUTIONS: Please visit the annual conference webpage: twkumc.org/AC2023 to find submission guidelines and deadlines as well as EXHIBITOR opportunities. ORDINATION: We have new information regarding vesting for the Service of Licensing, Commissioning, and Ordination at this year's annual conference session. MEAL SPONSORS: Please also note that a meal sponsorship request form is now available for groups that would like to host a lunch or dinner during the annual conference. VOLUNTEER: Memphis area church members, college students, spouses of voting members, etc. are encouraged to sign up to volunteer during the annual conference! HOTEL: Hotel reservation information For further questions, please contact AC2023@twkumc.org.
Bishop McAlilly's Blog Greater Things Are Yet To Be Done Invitation to Join Conference-Wide Bible Study
Encourage People to Stay Connected with The Vine Some United Methodists in our conference are feeling less comfortable in their home churches and may have even stopped attending. We are forming new spaces of relationship for seekers and those displaced by the loss of a local congregation. The Vine is a sacred space for them to connect with a community of faith right now. Let’s have a conversation and go from there! Learn more about how people can connect with The Vine.
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