On Tuesday, September 26, the TWK Disaster Recovery team was recognized for its excellent work in Waverly, TN as a part of the “Party in the Park,” which recognized local …
Two Conference Churches to Hold October Celebrations Commemorating 150 Years of Ministry!
Two of our conference churches, West End UMC and Thompson’s Station UMC, will be celebrating 150 years of ministry in October! The congregation at West End UMC in Nashville invites …
Bailey Foundation Event at Cedar Crest | Reconnect
Reconnect Reconnecting the Church Reconnecting to the Connection Reconnecting to your Community Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023 Location: Cedar Crest Camp Duration: 10 AM to 3 PM COST= $30 a …
TWK Commission on Religion & Race | Statement on Jacksonville, FL Shooting
On Saturday, our nation experienced yet another mass shooting motivated by anti-blackness. This incident has not only robbed us of innocent lives but also speaks to the enduring sin of …
Rev. Dr. Trey Carey Finds Strength in The Art of WellBeing, Set to Lead September Cohort
By Tyler Sprouse, TWK Communications Specialist Over the past several years, clergy have experienced acute, intersecting traumas. The isolation of COVID, the uncertainty of the church’s future, increased polarization in …
Clergy Spouse Retreat 2023
Grounded in Faith Tennessee – Western Kentucky UMC Conference Clergy Spouse Retreat 2023 The annual retreat will be at Beersheba Springs Assembly, 58 Hege Ave. Beersheba Springs, TN 37305 from …
The Shepherd’s Fund Provides Safety Net for Retired Clergy
August 2023 A few years ago, a generous benefactor created and endowed The Shepherd’s Fund to offer a safety net for retired clergy, their spouses (or widowers/widows), and disabled clergy …
Do No Harm: Tennessee-Western Kentucky United Methodists Discuss Gun Reform
By Tyler Sprouse, TWK Communications Specialist United Methodists in the Tennessee-Western Kentucky (TWK) Conference are taking concrete, meaningful action in the pursuit of gun reform. On Sunday, August 6, at …
Pay It Forward on ENCORE Ministry Sunday
By Kent McNish, Executive Director, ENCORE Ministry “Pay it forward” is a phrase that is often used to encourage people to pay forward acts of kindness. The idea behind paying …