Our top 5 headlines in August

Our top 5 headlines in August

September 01, 2020

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Take It Outside

If clicks are votes, the following stories and reports were the most-read by our subscribers in this past month's weekly editions of The Call.


1. Alarm over rising insurance rates

Participants in Holston Conference's health-insurance plan are alarmed by upcoming rate increases, especially for clergy families in a year when minimum salaries will not be increased. From The Call. (Aug. 6) Read story.
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2. Returning to school, outdoor worship

The Rev. Sharon Wright was ecstatic when she saw the bishop's announcement in her inbox. “Read your email!” she texted the Rev. David Jackson, her co-pastor at Emory UMC. From The Call. (Aug. 13) Read story.
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3. Nine clergy still waiting for ordination

Nine Holston clergy were slated for ordination this summer, until the pandemic shut down one major event after another. The ordinands range in age from 30 to 70, and they're still waiting for their moment. From The Call. (Aug. 19) Read story.
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4. Bishop Taylor permits outdoor meetings

Holston's resident bishop announces that outdoor gatherings are permitted, as long as churches meet safety standards and coronavirus cases are not rising in their areas. From Holston Communications. (Aug. 10) Read letter.
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5. Home-run idea: Worship in a ballpark

Offering worship in a baseball stadium – instead of in the church building -- is a win-win for First United Methodist of Pulaski, Virginia. It's more about what they can say "yes" to, rather than what they must say "no" to, says Pastor Will Shelton. From The Call. (Aug. 26) Read story.
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The Call is Holston Conference's weekly newsletter for 853 United Methodist congregations in East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, and North Georgia. Contact Annette Spence, editor, at thecall@holston.org.

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