ALCOA, Tenn. (Jan. 9, 2017) -- Before we step further into the New Year, let's revisit the biggest stories for the community of United Methodists in east Tennessee, southwest Virginia, and north Georgia.

JANUARY:  Snow ruins Resurrection for half the usual attenders; the others plow through.

FEBRUARY:

Holston pays big bucks to lease a vacation church near Sevierville.

Tennessee Wesleyan gives itself a promotion.

Shades of Grace reminds us what it means to be a church.

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