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Del Holley, new conference lay leader: 'Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks'
8/8/2012By Del Holley From the Book of Discipline 2008, Para. 607: The conference lay leader is the elected leader of conference laity and will have responsibility for fostering awareness of the role of the laity both within the congregation and through ...
"Best day ever": Luminary members respond to Annual Conference challenge with surprise wedding
7/3/2012TEN MILE, Tenn. -- At Annual Conference, Karla Kurtz and Karen Drake were challenged when they heard the Rev. Drew Dyson ask: “What’s your missional imagination like? What would it take to make today the best day ever for somebody in a world that so ...
AC final report: Holston concludes with big giving, big dreams, big send-off for Swanson
6/15/2012Under the theme, “Called to Action,” the Holston Annual Conference passed a resolution of commitment to save 100,000 lives by raising $1 million in the coming year for Imagine No Malaria. Members representing 897 churches in east Tennessee, southwest...
From two trucks to three: Mission effort continues to be 'touching to witness'
6/15/2012Continuing a mission tradition of sending life-sustaining supplies to Africa, Holston churches again surpassed their own generosity by collecting a record total of buckets and kits for the Hands-on Mission Project. Each of Holston's 12 districts ...
Hands-on Mission totals 2012
6/15/2012Total number of kits or buckets collected by district during the 2012 Hands-on Mission Project in June: LIBERIA Johnson City District - Food Buckets Goal: 250 / Actual: 908 Maryville District - Food Buckets Goal: 250 / Actual: 689 Cleveland ...
AC Wednesday: Holston commits to saving 100,000 lives
6/13/2012From the June 13 daily onsite edition, provided for participants of the Holston Annual Conference at Lake Junaluska, N.C. The Annual Conference passed a resolution of commitment yesterday to raise $1 million to fight malaria in the coming year. ...
AC Tuesday: Remembrance, success stories, hope
6/12/2012From the June 12 daily onsite edition, provided for participants of the Holston Annual Conference at Lake Junaluska, N.C. The Annual Conference recognized Vietnam veterans on Monday, June 11, and took an offering for victims of the war chemical ...
Holston Annual Conference endorses David Graves as bishop nominee
6/12/2012The Holston Annual Conference endorsed the Rev. David Graves as an episcopal nominee on June 11 during their 2012 session at Lake Junaluska Assembly. The endorsement follows last fall's unanimous endorsement of Graves by the Holston delegation to ...
AC Monday: Collegiate ministries send 'viral' message during AC week
6/11/2012From the June 11 daily onsite edition, provided for participants of the Holston Annual Conference at Lake Junaluska, N.C. Last year at Annual Conference, they wore buttons to raise awareness. This year during AC week, Holston collegiate ministries ...
AC Monday: Crossfire brings worshippers to seats, feet
6/11/2012From the June 11 daily onsite edition, provided for participants of the Holston Annual Conference at Lake Junaluska, N.C. Uptempo praise music from Crossfire got members into their seats 20 minutes before worship began -- and then got them out of ...
AC Sunday: Meet tonight at 6 p.m. for Clergy and Laity Sessions
6/10/2012From the June 10 daily onsite edition, provided for participants of the Holston Annual Conference at Lake Junaluska, N.C. Welcome to the 2012 session of the Holston Annual Conference, held today through Wednesday at Lake Junaluska Assembly. This ...
Annual Conference is here: 9 things you might want to know
6/6/2012Don't look now, but the Holston Annual Conference is flying toward its registration kick-off at 2 p.m., Sunday, at Lake Junaluska Assembly. The June 10-13 meeting will be attended by about 1,920 clergy and lay members representing 897 churches and ...
Bill Mefford will speak at Peace With Justice Luncheon
5/30/2012Bill Mefford of the General Board of Church and Society will speak at the Peace With Justice luncheon at noon on Monday, June 11, at the Holston Annual Conference in Lake Junaluska, N.C. The luncheon will be held in Terrace Hotel, room 316. ...
Wanted: Clergy and lay staff who are BUFF
5/17/2012Well ... at least, Holston Conference wants to help clergy and lay staff improve their health and feel their very best. That's why it's important for participants in the conference health plan to sign up for a free appointment with health coaches at...