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, […]
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 […]
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 of Tennessee and Kentucky behind to journey together by bus […]
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 Tennessee gathered at the Cordell Hull Legislative Office Building with […]
Winter Storm Impact & Response
January 2026 Our prayers continue for those affected by the January winter storm. We are saddened by the deaths, personal injuries, and extensive property damage. Additionally, thousands remain without power […]
Whom Shall I Send?
Nominations Committee Update: Jan 2026 The opportunity to offer spiritual leadership in the TWK has never been greater. The TWK Nominations Committee is working throughout the year to discover and […]
East End UMC campaigns to save 10 historic bells for future church home
By Tim Tanton, member at East End UMC NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Ten pieces of Tennessee history were lifted by crane from the bell tower of the former Tulip Street United […]
Firelight Weekend Offers Clergy Families Sabbath
Recap submitted by Madison Causey, Hospitality Coordinator at Cedar Crest Camp On November 21-23, the first annual Firelight Weekend, a sabbath retreat for TWK clergy and their families, took place […]
Selma to Montgomery: The Second Annual Racial Healing, Racial Justice Pilgrimage
February 4-7, 2026 Early-Bird Registration ends on December 15! Biblically, a pilgrimage means stepping outside oneself to encounter God – to venture towards a sacred space. What we are asking […]
Meeting Hunger (and Thanksgiving) with a Faithful Response
Leveraging our connection and loving our neighbors October 29, 2025 – As we prepare for a potential pause in SNAP benefits, we anticipate a significant increase in food insecurity across […]