Bishop Graves wants to extend his thanks for the support he has received from you in his first few months as our bishop.
Bishop Graves Warmly Welcomed to the TWK Conference
On Sunday, September 8, at Brentwood UMC, the TWK Conference held a welcome reception for Bishop David Graves and his wife, Nancy. The event was co-hosted by Brentwood UMC, the …
Recent Conference Publications
Please contact the Communications staff with any questions about these publications.
New GBHEM Scholarship Celebrates & Continues Rev. Roger Hopson’s Legacy
By Tyler Sprouse, TWK Communications Specialist For over 42 years, the late Rev. Roger A. Hopson (1950-2022) was dedicated to educating and ministering to people with deep care, courage, …
Staying in the UMC | Will Clark
In 2021, I knelt before Bishop McAlilly and was ordained an Elder. I took vows to the rule of life, the journey, and the task of this calling of mine. …
Staying in the UMC | Bill Lawson
I have often been asked in various contexts why I am a United Methodist instead of some other religious affiliation, and the answer is always the same, “Opportunities to serve.” …
Why I am Staying UMC | Rev. Dr. Charles A. Becher
I am old enough to remember the merger of our churches (Denominations) that created the United Methodist Church and why it was and needs to be called UNITED Methodist. I …
Staying in the UMC | Lisa Carson
The United Methodist Church is where the words “Grace and Peace of Christ” took on true meaning for me. I was raised in a Christian home in a different faith …
Staying in the UMC | Mary Bailey
The United Methodist Church represents in my life: home, love, compassion, and community. My favorite biblical verse that was taught to me by my grandfather, Reverend Dr. William P. Bailey, …
Staying in the UMC | William K. Bailey
Psalm 59:10 says, “My God in his steadfast love will meet me” (NRSV). An anonymous writer had written in the margin of a Bible next to 59:10, their paraphrase of …