Closed for two weeks
Bishop Dindy Taylor sent two letters to clergy and church leaders this week after health officials called for "social distancing" to slow the spread of coronavirus. Holston Conference churches will cease worship services and meetings for two weeks effective immediately, she said. Her March 13 letter specified that cancellations are mandated, not optional, for the sake of all. Read the announcements.
Bishop Dindy Taylor sent two letters to clergy and church leaders this week after health officials called for "social distancing" to slow the spread of coronavirus. Holston Conference churches will cease worship services and meetings for two weeks effective immediately, she said. Her March 13 letter specified that cancellations are mandated, not optional, for the sake of all. Read the announcements.
Coronavirus resource page on Holston.org
Pastors and faith communities are in unique situations to lead as the U.S. responds to COVID-19. Holston Communications has created a web page to help you keep official announcements and resources at hand. Visit Holston.org/coronavirus.
Pastors and faith communities are in unique situations to lead as the U.S. responds to COVID-19. Holston Communications has created a web page to help you keep official announcements and resources at hand. Visit Holston.org/coronavirus.
Churches adapting to COVID-19 restrictions
As new developments emerge, many local United Methodist churches are adapting as fast as they can -- promoting preventative hygiene, learning the art of “social distancing” and suspending all in-person worship, activities and events. From UM News. See the story.
Bishops ask postponement of GC2020
With the coronavirus pandemic threatening lives around the globe, bishops are asking for a postponement of General Conference. The denomination’s top policymaking assembly is currently scheduled for May 5-15 in Minneapolis. From UM News. Read the story.
With the coronavirus pandemic threatening lives around the globe, bishops are asking for a postponement of General Conference. The denomination’s top policymaking assembly is currently scheduled for May 5-15 in Minneapolis. From UM News. Read the story.
8 bishops join in planning new denomination
A group of United Methodist leaders, including eight bishops, has issued a statement sharing its vision for a global traditionalist denomination focused on evangelism and the “primacy of Scripture.” From UM News. Read the story.
A group of United Methodist leaders, including eight bishops, has issued a statement sharing its vision for a global traditionalist denomination focused on evangelism and the “primacy of Scripture.” From UM News. Read the story.
Split in the path: 3 Holston clergy in news video
Three Holston pastors help explain the denomination's current divide over human sexuality to viewers in the Tri-Cities. “What holds us together is so much stronger than any opinion we might have on any topic.” From WJHL. See the story.
Three Holston pastors help explain the denomination's current divide over human sexuality to viewers in the Tri-Cities. “What holds us together is so much stronger than any opinion we might have on any topic.” From WJHL. See the story.
Houston megachurch pastor pleads guilty
The longtime pastor of the UMC's largest congregation has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in what federal authorities called a multimillion-dollar investment scheme. The Rev. Kirbyjon Caldwell, pastor of the 18,000-member Windsor Village UMC, entered his plea March 11. From UM News. Read the story.
The longtime pastor of the UMC's largest congregation has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in what federal authorities called a multimillion-dollar investment scheme. The Rev. Kirbyjon Caldwell, pastor of the 18,000-member Windsor Village UMC, entered his plea March 11. From UM News. Read the story.
Holston continues aid to tornado survivors
Some churches responded quickly -- including Emory UMC in Kingsport and Fairview UMC in Maryville -- after March 2-3 tornadoes destroyed parts of middle Tennessee. Others are responding now to a call for relief supplies and financial donations. Read the story.
Some churches responded quickly -- including Emory UMC in Kingsport and Fairview UMC in Maryville -- after March 2-3 tornadoes destroyed parts of middle Tennessee. Others are responding now to a call for relief supplies and financial donations. Read the story.
Roe networks to help Cookeville within hours
After Holly Roe learned her family and friends were safe from the middle Tennessee tornadoes, her heart was broken for those who were not. She connected businesses and churches to quickly fill a trailer with critical supplies for Cookeville Community Center. Read her story.
After Holly Roe learned her family and friends were safe from the middle Tennessee tornadoes, her heart was broken for those who were not. She connected businesses and churches to quickly fill a trailer with critical supplies for Cookeville Community Center. Read her story.
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Rev. Benny Matherly, age 77, March 4, Chattanooga
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Rev. Benny Matherly, age 77, March 4, Chattanooga
Job Opportunities
Daily Devotion Series
United Methodist News Service
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HOLSTON CALENDAR
Holston Foundation
Ministry & program grants: Applications due March 15
Camp Dickenson/ Fries
'Bless This Mess' for Young Adults: March 20-22
The United Methodist Church
UMCOR Sunday: March 22
Holston Higher Education Committee
Francis Asbury Award nominations: Due March 27
Bookwalter UMC/ Knoxville
Take a Stand to Prevent Teen Suicide: March 28
Camp Bays Mountain
'Funding Your Mission' Workshop: March 31
Camp Wesley Woods
Golf Tournament: April 27 at Egwani Farms, Rockford
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