2024 Tennessee-Western Kentucky Annual Conference

Theme:  Boundless: Acts Continues

Dates:    June 17-19, 2024 (Monday-Wednesday)

Note: The Clergy Session will be held online on Tuesday, June 4 at 1:00 p.m. Voting codes will be sent by GNTV to clergy TWK email addresses (active, ordained clergy).

Venue:   Murfreesboro First UMC

265 W. Thompson Ln, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Please scroll down this page to see our preliminary schedule!

The third Tennessee-Western Kentucky Annual Conference will be held on June 17-19, 2024, at Murfreesboro First UMC. The theme for this year's conference is "BOUNDLESS: Acts Continues" celebrating the boundless work of the Holy Spirit. Our key biblical text is the Acts of the Apostles; we will spend intentional time together--both before and during the conference--studying Acts and experiencing what it means to be a people of faith empowered by the Holy Spirit. Desired outcomes for the 2024 TWKUMC Annual Conference.

Online access will be available for those voting members who are unable to attend in person. There also will be a public livestream for congregation members to watch. If you have any questions or suggestions, please email us at AC2024@twkumc.org!

Please Complete The Acts Bible Study before Annual Conference
Available in English and Spanish!
"Acts Continues: The Boundless Work of the Spirit," is a seven-week Bible Study and Sermon Series that the bishop encourages everyone to study in preparation for the TWK Annual Conference. It was produced by The Vine UMC and written in collaboration with TWK clergy. You can access a free version through The Vine UMC's website; you may also purchase a copy via Amazon in print ($15) or through Kindle ($9). Click below to learn more and access the study for your class or small group. The Vine also will offer a virtual study group opportunity. If you are in Nashville, an in-person group will be offered at Scarritt-Bennett. 

Registration for the Annual Conference is now live.

If you are a voting member waiting to receive email messages from us with information about the annual conference, please let your district office know so they can help us update your email address. Here is what you may have missed.

4/1/24 Annual Conference Registration & Information Email

Please note the below deadlines for REPORTS, RESOLUTIONS, and Exhibitors. If you are interested in financially sponsoring an aspect of the Annual Conference, please contact us at AC2024@twkumc.org.

Hotel information is now available and filling up fast! We know that some of you may not be able to travel, so voting members will be allowed to participate online.

Preliminary 2024 TWK Annual Conference Schedule 

All activities are located at Murfreesboro First UMC unless otherwise noted.

Sunday, June 16

Afternoon

Attendee Check-In for Badges

Clergy and Family Food Truck Fellowship

Monday, June 17

Morning

Attendee Check-In for Badges

Opening Worship with communion, Rev. Dr. Stephen Handy preaching @ 9 a.m.

Teaching Session led by Rev. Dr. Davis Chappell

Boundless Spirit Stories

Lunch Options

• Laity Luncheon sponsored by ENCORE Ministry
• Lunch & Learn sessions with boxed lunches
• Clergy Spouses Luncheon (Register)
• Luncheon for Deacons, Deaconesses, and Diaconal Ministers – St. Mark's UMC

Afternoon

Business Session

Boundless Spirit Stories

Recognition of Bishop McAlilly’s Retirement

Reception for Bishop & Mrs. McAlilly

Evening

College-Age Young Adult Gathering off-site

Tuesday, June 18

Morning

Teaching Session led by Rev. Dr. Davis Chappell

Business Session

Recognition of Clergy 2024 Retirees

Memorial Worship Service, Rev. Dr. Vona Wilson preaching @ 11 a.m.

Lunch Options

• Clergy Retiree Luncheon (by invitation) 
• Lunch & Learn sessions with boxed lunches

Afternoon

Boundless Spirit Stories

Business Session

Exhibitor Ministry Fair

Evening

Clergy Robing & Line Up for Procession

Service of Licensing, Commissioning and Ordination with Bishop Joseph Pennel preaching @ 7 p.m.

Reception following service 

Wednesday, June 19

Morning

Morning Worship on Juneteenth

Business Session

Boundless Spirit Stories

Setting of Appointments

Announcement of next Annual Conference

Closing Worship with Bishop William McAlilly preaching