
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

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

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

Honoring the Legacy of Pickett Rucker UMC
An interview with Gratia Strother, Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference Archivist, on the history of one of the conference’s oldest historically Black Methodist congregations.

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

TWK Conference Seeks New Home for Archives | Deadline Extended!
The Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference of The United Methodist Church is seeking proposals from churches, community partners, and the conference community for a leased space to house the John Abernathy Smith Heritage Center and Conference Archives.

Selma to Montgomery: The Second Annual Racial Healing, Racial Justice Pilgrimage
Story submitted by Rev. Larry Chitwood On February 4th, a diverse group of 47 folks left the snow and ice

United Methodist Day on the Hill: Presence that Moved the Needle
Submitted by the TWK Board of Church & Society On Tuesday, February 10, more than 160 United Methodists from across

UMC | 2026 Leadership Gathering
October 20–24, 2026 | Knox United Church | Calgary, Alberta, Canada Bishops, church leaders, lay, and clergy from around the