Holston member is injured in Knoxville shootings; Bishop and others respond to tragedy
Some members of Holston Conference had connections or were nearby when the shootings occurred at Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church in Knoxville on Sunday, July 27. Others, like Bishop James Swanson, were perplexed by the violence."This tragedy has brought hurt, pain, and despair to many persons and raises the age-old ... Learn more
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On July 23, Bishop James Swanson hosted 11 African-American leaders of the United Methodist Church in a meeting at the Holston offices in Alcoa, Tenn. The newly created Ebony Bishops' ... Learn more
Enchiladas and horchata soft drinks: At Lunch with Jeanet Berruecos Xicohtencatl
Regular readers of "The Call" newspaper are familiar with the regular "At Lunch" series. In this first online lunchtime column, John Shearer dines with one of Holston's leaders in the ... Learn more
