Love Translates: Winter Storm Fern and the Gift of Connection
Winter Storm Fern brought more than snow and ice across the Tennessee–Western Kentucky Conference. It brought disruption, uncertainty, and the kind of practical challenges that require quick decisions and creative […]
2026 Lenten Devotional | Week 2 – Threshold
John 3:1–17 On October 26, 2025, nineteen Buddhist monks left Fort Worth, Texas, headed for Washington, D.C., embarking on a 2,000-mile journey on foot. Their “Walk for Peace” was an […]
A Response to the TN House Bill 1473 from TWK Church & Society
As the TWK UMC Board of Church and Society, we want to speak to what’s unfolding in Tennessee right now with truth, grace, and clarity so that our LGBTQ+ siblings […]
UNITED 2026 Wrap-Up
UNITED, the TWKUMC annual youth gathering, returned for its second year with the theme “Cross the Street”. Beersheba Springs Assembly hosted the first weekend, February 6-8, and Cedar Crest Camp […]
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New grant program helps clergy, ministry leaders prioritize health and well-being
‘The main lesson I learned is that rest is not a luxury; it is a necessity.’ A crochet class, walking shoes, a road bike, and pickleball paddles. Mental health therapy, […]
2026 Lenten Devotional | Week 1 – Longing and Invitation
Matthew 4:1–11 After his baptism,when his identity was revealed and before his ministry began, Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. Scripture gives us little of Jesus’ inner […]
Gordon Memorial UMC Receives TN State Historic Marker
On Sunday, Feb 8th, in Nashville, TN, during the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, Gordon Memorial United Methodist Church was recognized by the Tennessee Historical Commission for its historical […]
Children’s Team Retreat Recap
On February 12-13, the TWK Children’s Team gathered at Cedar Crest Camp for our annual planning retreat, taking time to celebrate, reflect, and dream together about the year ahead. We […]