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, …
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 …
How Bishops are Selected at the Southeast Jurisdiction Conference
By Tyler Sprouse, TWK Communications Specialist The Southeastern Jurisdiction (SEJ) Conference will be held July 10-12 at Lake Junaluska, NC. At this quadrennial gathering, delegates from each of the SEJ’s …
Key Times to Watch the Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference
The Southeastern Jurisdictional (SEJ) Conference will be held at Lake Junaluska, NC, on July 10-12, 2024. You may find the agenda and watch the live stream of the SEJ Conference …
Join the Healthy Church Challenge!
The Healthier 901 program at Methodist Healthcare is gaining momentum. Many people, churches, businesses, and more have joined the movement, and they invite you and your congregation to do the …
Recent Conference Publications
Please contact the Communications staff with any questions about these publications.