Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church

"Season of Prayer" begins

January 4, 2012

In January and February, a review begins in preparation for the setting of appointments at Annual Conference in June. Bishop James Swanson and his Cabinet ask the churches and people of Holston Conference to use ... more

Pray Now

December 1, 2011

HEALER OF GALILEE, you taught us by your own example that we should take into account the needs of each person, holding them before you as the Beloved of God: Grant us grace to be ... more

Bishop Swanson and staff send Thanksgiving greetings

November 22, 2011

On his way out of town to spend Thanksgiving with his family, Bishop James Swanson paused with staff to send greetings and thanks to the Holston Conference family.See video now. more

Creation Care workshops in November

September 15, 2011

From Brenda Haymore, chair of the Creation Care Ministry Team: Does your church have some type of Creation Care or environmental stewardship program? If so, we'd like to hear your story! Email mollysmom40@comcast.net or GayeKing@holston.org. ... more

Breaking the Chains of Poverty: Sept. 9-10

August 24, 2011

"Breaking the Chains of Poverty" is an experiential conference for persons who are already involved in ministries for the poor and marginalized -- and for those who want a place to begin. The gathering will ... more

Our summer camps are cultivating smiles!

July 22, 2011

Buffalo, Dickenson, Lookout, Wesley Woods ... Holston has four camps, and each are hosting hundreds of happy children this summer. We've got the photos to prove it. more

How can your church help storm victims?

May 5, 2011

Here's how the conference is responding to storm damage throughout Holston and beyond. Please see the list of needs, arranged by district.Disaster response page more

Bulletin insert: Help UMCOR help Holston

April 30, 2011

The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) has underscored its "absolute commitment" to communities that have been impacted by this year's historic spring storm season, even though the organization's funds are "perilously low." You can ... more

Wanted: Mission teams in Pulaski

April 27, 2011

The Wytheville District is calling for Volunteers in Mission (VIM) teams to help repair 20 storm-damaged homes in Pulaski, Va. Teams must have received training and insurance from their district VIM trainers.Needed repairs: 13 houses ... more

Looking for a church to visit on Easter Sunday?

April 13, 2011

We would love to see you! The Holston Conference includes 899 churches in north Georgia, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. But most any United Methodist Church, anywhere, is overjoyed to have guests on Easter Sunday ... more

Leadership Summit: Watch live today 11 a.m.-2 p.m. CST

April 6, 2011

An April 6 webcast will help United Methodist leaders and church members focus on how to make the short- and long-term changes necessary to meet the denomination’s future challenges. The United Methodist Church Leadership Summit, ... more

United Methodists respond to Japan quake

March 12, 2011

(UMNS) United Methodists are expressing concern and offering prayers for the people of Japan after a 8.9-magnitude quake struck Friday. About 1,000 are feared dead. The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) and Church World ... more

Disaster team helps flood-damaged food bank

March 9, 2011

Holston's Early Response Team deployed March 3-4 for its first disaster response of the year at Second Harvest Food Bank in Knoxville, Tenn. See complete article. more

Sudan mission team featured in national story

February 11, 2011

When the overwhelming vote for independence in Southern Sudan became official, the celebration in Yei, Sudan, lasted throughout the night and into the next morning. Danny Howe, co-leader of a 10-member team from the United ... more

Goodpaster responds to retired bishops' advocacy for ending gay clergy ban

February 4, 2011

Council of Bishops calls for dialogue NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) — Bishop Larry M. Goodpaster, president of the United Methodist Council of Bishops, released a statement Feb. 3 calling for “thoughtful, prayerful dialogue about sensitive and ... more

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