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General Conference postponed, again
General Conference organizers announced that the denomination’s top lawmaking assembly -- long postponed by pandemic -- must wait to meet another year. The global gathering is now scheduled Aug. 29-Sept. 6, 2022, in Minneapolis.
At the same time, the Council of Bishops has announced a special one-day General Conference on May 8. Read story from UM News.
The Southeastern Jurisdiction College of Bishops also provided this FAQ sheet.
At the same time, the Council of Bishops has announced a special one-day General Conference on May 8. Read story from UM News.
The Southeastern Jurisdiction College of Bishops also provided this FAQ sheet.
Church's future again a hot topic
The future of The United Methodist Church has lately been the subject of a flurry of statements and opinion pieces coming from groups and individuals in Africa, Europe and the U.S. From UM News. See story.
Discipleship's top executive dies of cancer
The Rev. Junius B. Dotson, the top executive of Discipleship Ministries, died late Feb. 24, less than a month after announcing his battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 55. From UM News. Read story.
East Knox clinic moves to tent after city action
The medical clinic operating in Magnolia Avenue United Methodist Church has moved to a tent outside the building, after the City of Knoxville declared the church building "unfit for human habitation" in East Knoxville. From WVLT. See story.
Lent devotions by our bishops
The Council of Bishops has vowed to focus on dismantling racism in the church and world. Throughout the Lenten season, our United Methodist bishops are offering short devotions in the journey of repentance, reconciliation and action. From United Methodist Communications. Find out more.
What will your church look like after COVID?
This pivotal time demands mission-focused leaders lest the church slips back into the busyness and non-missional activities of the pre-COVID-19 past. From Lewis Center for Church Leadership. Find out more.
Photo of the Week
Mafair United Methodist Church hosted a vaccine clinic in Kingsport, Tennessee, on Feb. 20. Among the patients was the Rev. Jeff Wright, receiving his first shot against COVID-19. Wright is superintendent of Holston's Appalachian District.
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