“Vocation does not mean a goal that I pursue. It means a calling that I hear. Before I can tell my life what I want to do with it, I …
Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks the Beginning of a New Chapter at Mayfield First UMC
By Tyler Sprouse, TWK Communications Specialist After the violent tornado in December 2021 that devastated much of Western Kentucky, the Mayfield First UMC’s 100-year-old building in Mayfield, KY was destroyed. …
Is The United Methodist Church Involved in Politics?
The people called Methodists have been engaged in critical socio-political issues from their founding in 18th century England. Methodists were among the most prominent advocates for the abolition of slavery across …
UMCOR Sager Brown Mission Team Scheduled for January 5-10, 2025 | Sign Up Now!
Historic UMCOR Sager Brown is a fully evolved United Methodist mission station where almost anyone of any age or ability level can contribute directly to the worldwide mission work of …
Wesley in the Woods Recap!
By Russell Casteel This past weekend, September 13-15, the TWK Children’s Ministry Team hosted “Wesley in the Woods,” a confirmation kickoff retreat focused on developing United Methodist spiritual leadership. Students …
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 …
Cedar Crest Celebrates its 65th Year with Another Summer of Growth
Marking three straight summers of growth after losing the summer of 2020 to COVID-19, Cedar Crest continues its upward trend with a celebratory 2024 summer! Campers from 65 different United …
Scarritt Bennett Center to Host Leadership Conference Centering African Diaspora Culture, Faith, and Justice
Christian leaders, cultural critics, justice advocates, students, and everyday people of faith within the African diaspora will convene at the Transformative Global Leadership Conference September 5-7, 2024, at Scarritt Bennett …
2024 Denman Award Winners
The Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Harry Denman Evangelism Award: the Reverend Daniel M. Hayes Sr. (clergy) of John Wesley United Methodist Church …
Clark Memorial United Methodist Church Celebrates Beginning of New Affordable Housing Program
Clark Memorial UMC is bringing affordable housing options to its neighbors in North Nashville. In response to the rapid gentrification of the area, the Clark Memorial UMC Community Development Corporation …