Newsletter for the future Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference
Covering news & events for the Memphis and Tennessee Conferences
October 7, 2021
New Dates Announced for BaSE and Safe Sanctuary Training Please note that the dates have changed for Boundaries and Sexual Ethics Training (BaSE) and for Safe Sanctuary Training. Registration is available for these classes which now will be offered on November 12 and 13. More information
Creation Care Ministries Join Forces Fourteen leaders from Western Tennessee and Kentucky and Middle Tennessee convened at a retreat on September 18 to converse on how best to merge all of our Creation Care ministries. Learn more about their work and how you can become involved! Details Statement on Native American Boarding Schools United Methodist leaders have decried church sponsorship of U.S. abusive “Indian boarding schools” and call for remembrance of victims and survivors. Review the full statement including future commitments for a renewed focus on the damages done by the boarding schools. Who Oversees Your Church's Older Adult Ministry? The ENCORE Ministry Committee invites you to complete the Older Adult Ministry Report for 2021. Committee members use the information received to provide resources and training opportunities for leaders in older adult ministry. The report information is also a source for best practices ideas for older adult ministry. More Handbook Aims To Reach Unvaccinated With Compassion Misinformation or lack of access are factors for many unvaccinated people. Mobilize Vaccine Turnout! contains resources for setting up conversations about the vaccine when people don’t agree. This handbook will help congregations reach out to those who are reluctant to get vaccinated against COVID-19. More information. ReFocus Youth Conference 2021 in the Purchase District | Oct. 16 ReFocus Youth 2021 is a youth conference for the students of Marshall County and the surrounding areas sponsored by Benton First UMC, the Purchase District of the UMC, and a number of area businesses and individuals. This is an all-day event with spirit-led worship and word, games and fun, and discussion-based workshops on a variety of relevant topics for students in today's world. Details I AM HER: Lunch and Learn General Commission on the Status and Role of Women presents I AM Her Lunch and Learn- "2020 Geographic Trends of Gender Disparities in Compensation for UMC" 2020 Salary Study with Dr. Magaela Bethune on Thursday, October 21 at Noon. Click here to join this informative session. New Advent Resource from The General Commission on Religion and Race The General Commission on Religion and Race is offering new worship resources to help pastors, preachers, Christian educators, and worship leaders guide your congregation or faith group through the time of reflection, anticipation, renewal, and joy that is the gift of the Advent Season. Learn more about Reimagine Advent. Discover the Liberating Christ. Details Advent Devotion Guide Available from FastPrayGive FastPrayGive.org is publishing a daily scripture, reflection, and prayer guide that runs from the first day of Advent through Epiphany. They are offering it for free in digital format before the start of Advent (with coupon code TWKUMC). The paperback is affordable, and if small groups and churches want to buy in bulk, they will reduce the cost. More Tuesdays at the Table Join The UMC's Connectional Table every Tuesday at 10 a.m. CT on The United Methodist Church Facebook page for a series of discussions. Hear discussions that that will help United Methodists better understand our faith, our church, and ourselves. Click here to find out more.
Important Dates & Opportunities
October 7 | Project Transformation Celebration Registration
October 18, 20, 21 | Memphis Conference Retirees Luncheons Details
October 21 | I AM HER: Lunch and Learn Link
October 21 | Open Table Nashville Fundraiser Details
October 29 | Deadline to register for clergy benefits workshop Details
December 4 | TWK Organizational Meeting to be Online
Need Charge Conference Forms? Find them at: Forms & instructions Please contact your district administrator if you have any questions.
Bishop McAlilly's Blog | Greater Things Are Yet to be Done
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