United Methodist Communications (UMCom) has compiled educational videos to help United Methodists learn more about important Holy Week topics. Watch now! Key encores: Holy Week explainer videos: Palm Sunday: https://www.umc.org/en/content/why-do-palm-branches-usher-in-holy-week …
Connection UMC Opens New Mobile Housing Navigation Center for Vulnerable Young Adults
By Tyler Sprouse, TWK Communications Specialist Connection UMC now host to 15-bed, Nashville Launch Pad-operated mobile housing unit for young adults, the first year-round YA-specific center in Nashville. Metro Nashville …
Forest Heights UMC Christmas Shoebox Ministry Update
The Christmas shoeboxes are beginning to arrive at Forest Heights UMC in Jackson. Forest Heights is serving as a collection hub for the western portion of the TWK conference. August …
The Connector magazine is now available!
The 2023 spring issue of The Connector magazine is now available online and in print. Information about the June annual conference, an introduction to The Vine, an update on Long-Term …
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. …
Worship + Lunch and Learn at Scarritt Bennett on Tuesday March 14, 2023
Greetings Beloved, Linda Furtado, a TWK local pastor who recently started as the Director of Spirituality and Arts at Scarritt Bennett, would like to invite you to attend a lunch …
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 …