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TWK’s Commission on Religion and Race Hosts Retreat for CRCC Pastors

Recently, clergy serving in cross-racial and cross-cultural (CRCC) appointments gathered for a transformative retreat at Montgomery Bell Lodge from November 7-9. Recognizing the vital need for fellowship, rest, and collaboration […]

Resources for Native American Heritage Month

The General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR) is recommending several resources in celebrating Native American Heritage Month this November. 11 Facts About Native People in Society and the Church (By […]

Prison Outreach Opportunity

Send interest by Noon on Friday, Nov. 1 Each year during the holiday season, Christ UMC and West End UMC deliver care packages to the inmates at Riverbend Maximum Security […]

Update on Recent Judicial Council Action Related to Separation of Churches from the UMC

In 2019, at a special session of the General Conference, a temporary process was added to the Book of Discipline to facilitate the disaffiliation of churches from the UMC for […]

Judicial Council ruling affecting church exits expected soon

A decision on whether a section of The Book of Discipline dealing with church closures can be used for churches wishing to exit The United Methodist Church will be on […]

Weekly/Monthly hospitality volunteers

Name of Project / Opportunity for Service Weekly/Monthly hospitality volunteers Lead Organization (Church, Covenant Entity, etc.) Family Reconcilation Center Guest House Project Location 4908 Kentucky Avenue Nashville TN 37209 Description […]

Links for Charge Conference Forms

For your convenience, below are links to assist with completing Charge Conference forms. https://umcdata.net/MissionConnect/Public/ChRpt/  (The user name and password are the same as for the online payments. If you need […]

Creative Ways to Be the Church  | An Introduction to Fresh Expressions Training

Have you noticed that fewer people are visiting your church than ever before? Are you looking for creative ways of being the church with your neighbors? On Saturday, November 23, […]

Hurricane Response | How You Can Help

October 15, 2024 Please note: Due to not meeting the minimum registration threshold, the October 19 ERT training in Kentucky was canceled. The November 16 class at MTSU has met […]

TWK Pastors Participate in 2024 School of Congregational Development

Submitted by Dr Vona Wilson, TWK Assistant to the Bishop August 8, 2024 – Five pastors from the TWK participated in the 2024 School of Congregational Development in Chicago this […]