REACHING PEOPLE: On Jan. 6-7, the Morristown District will present "Reaching People Under 40 While Keeping People Over 60." The learning event will be held at Trinity UMC in Greeneville, Tenn. The presenter is Eddie Hammett, author of the book with the same title. Early-bird registration fee is $20 by Dec. 15. For a flier or more information, email modist@holston.org or call (423) 586-2942.

RELIGIOUS ARTS: The Center for Religious Arts invites the public to an Arts and Crafts Fair on Nov. 13 and an Advent spiritual retreat on Nov. 19. The Arts and Crafts Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Doak Elementary School in Greeneville, Tenn. Booth space is available. The retreat is titled, "A New Type of Advent, or How to Celebrate Advent and Christmas Without Losing Your Sanity." It will be held at Greenwood UMC in Greeneville from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost: $15. Contact Carolyn Gass at (423) 525-1913.

CUBA MISSION TRIP: The Western North Carolina Conference invites Holston members to participate in a missions trip to Cuba from Dec. 28 to Jan. 4. The team will fly nonstop from Atlanta to Havana for a week of light construction projects. For more information, contact Michael Feely at revfeely@yahoo.com or (423) 316-6503.