Events

September 2019

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Organization Development Coaching Cohort 1.0

Thursday, September 5, 2019 to Saturday, November 30, 2019
Location: Online Course
  A 3-month group organizational development coaching series will be offered by Rev. Annete Flynn, President of A Flynn Partnerships. This series will enable you to: Understand the relationship between self-awareness and effective leadership Become...

MV - Retired Ministers Fellowship

Thursday, November 7, 2019 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (EST)
Retired Ministers Fellowship Thursday, November 7⋅12:00 – 2:00pm Davy Crockett Restaurant, 3282 E Morris Blvd, Morristown, TN 37813 Organizer: christinecoley@holston.org  

Lay Servant/Speaker Training - MV

Saturday, November 9, 2019 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM (EST)

Experiencing the World of the Bible: Elusive Archaeology of Exodus

Monday, November 11, 2019 to Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Location: Foundation for Evangelism
In  this  seminar, sponsored by the Intentional Growth Center and the Foundation for Evangelism and  led by Dr. James Fleming, we  will study the sparse archaeological clues that, with a discerning eye, can be examined to reveal how life would have ...
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Experiencing the World of the Bible II: Biblical Roots of Interfaith Conflict & Understanding

Wednesday, November 13, 2019 to Friday, November 15, 2019
Location: Foundation for Evangelism
This  seminar, sponsored by the Intentional Growth Center and the Foundation for Evangelism and led by Dr. James Fleming, begins with a foundational understanding of the roots of interfaith conflict and continues with an informed conversation about ...
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Wild and Wonderful Senior Event

Thursday, November 14, 2019
Location: First UMC, Morristown
Worship, workshops, for senior adults in Mountain View District. Lunch included.

SEJ Clergywomen's Conference: Uncharted

Monday, November 18, 2019 to Thursday, November 21, 2019
Location: Hyatt Regency, Jacksonville
Ministry is beautiful, challenging, rewarding, and frustrating. Where we end up is often not where we first sought out to be; sometimes that turns out beautifully and sometimes…it doesn’t feel so beautiful. The theme “Uncharted” was chosen with great...
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Camp in the Community Host Church Application Deadline for 2020

Saturday, November 30, 2019
Camp In The Community Host Church Application Deadline for 2020

HOLY SPIRIT SEMINAR

Friday, December 6, 2019 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (EST)
Location: Christ UMC Dayton, Ohio
God has gifted the church with equipping ministries. Apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers and evangelists are sent by Jesus to impart and activate gifts and anointings for the work of the ministry. Join us for the 8th Annual Holy Spirit Seminar, “...

Mountain View District Office Closed

Tuesday, December 24, 2019 to Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Mountain View District Office Closed

Five Things About Dementia from a Faith Perspective

Friday, January 17, 2020 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (EST)
Location: Online Webinar
More than 16 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. An estimated 5.8 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s, and that number is climbing. How can churches respond? How can churches equip ...
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SEJ Cabinet Consultation

Monday, January 20, 2020 to Thursday, January 23, 2020
Location: Epworth By the Sea
Register now to attend the annual SEJ Cabinet Consultation at beautiful Epworth By The Sea! Come worship, fellowship and network with fellow District Superintendents and Director of Connectional Ministries Appointees. Program includes music, plenary ...
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Creativity Orlando

Tuesday, January 21, 2020 9:00 AM to Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 4:00 PM (EST)
Location: Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs Resort
What to expect from this Leadership Nexus event: HOPE for the CHURCH from theologians, pastors and experts in creative leadership  INSIGHT into connecting with our ever changing culture  FREEDOM to dream and think outside the box about being the ...
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Winter Conference

Sunday, January 26, 2020 to Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Location: Epworth by the Sea
Keynote Speaker: LEN WILSON, Creative Director at St. Andrew UMC, a large church in Plano, TX. He is a storyteller and expert strategist in communications and creativity in church life. After GC 2019, each church will need a clear, concise, creative ...
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Proposed resolutions and petitions due to Committee on Petitions and Resolutions

Sunday, March 1, 2020
Any proposed resolution or petition must be in the hands of the Committee on Petitions and Resolutions. This gives the committee time to meet and compile its report for inclusion in the Book of Reports   

Five Things for Being a Good Visitor to Someone w/Dementia

Thursday, March 12, 2020 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (EST)
Location: Online Webinar
More than 16 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. An estimated 5.8 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s, and that number is climbing. How can churches respond? How can churches equip ...
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Beyond the Basics of Online Church

Thursday, May 7, 2020 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (EST)
Location: Online - webinar
Ready to take your online worship to the next level? Maybe you started online ministry because of Covid-19 but now you are thinking about how this ministry might reach new people when the pandemic ends? If so then join for a Good Idea Webinar taking ...
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Practical Strategies for Church-Based Community Transformation

Saturday, May 16, 2020 1:30 AM to 3:30 AM (EST)
Location: Online webinar
The global refugee crisis continues to rise at a high rate. Now there are more displaced people around the world than ever in our history. The role of the church to respond to this global crisis remains vital as ever. In this webinar, we will discuss...
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Book of Reports distribution deadline

Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Book of Reports will be distributed to delegates of the Annual Conference in electronic format. http://ac.holston.org  

Healthy Stewardship in the Local Church

Monday, June 1, 2020 to Friday, June 5, 2020
Location: Online Course
Taught by Dr. Ann Michel, this Wesley Seminary course will consist of an Exploration of the biblical and theological basis for healthy congregational stewardship and a survey of best practices for cultivating generosity.. 1.5 CEUs Topics include: ...
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Deadline for inclusion in 2020 Journal

Thursday, June 25, 2020
 Any report or item for inclusion in the 2020 Journal must be in the hands of the Conference Secretary by this date

2020 Memorial Service

Saturday, June 27, 2020
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Responding to the Opioid Crisis

Saturday, June 27, 2020
During the Vietnam War the United States lost 58,220 men and women.  The cause of these deaths came about for many reasons: gun shot, drowning, disease, explosions, crashes and the list can go on and on.   In 2017 the United States lost more than ...

2nd Corinthians: Live with Prof. N.T. Wright

Monday, August 3, 2020 11:00 AM to Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 2:00 PM (EST)
Location: Online Course
How can a church overcome deep divisions? How can you face persecution and become more resilient? How do Christian leaders 'lead' in the face of opposition from within their own congregations? These difficult questions were present for the church in ...
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Holiness in the Midst of a Pandemic

Thursday, September 10, 2020 6:00 PM to Monday, September 28, 2020 at 11:30 AM (EST)
Location: Online
We all know that our usual worship traditions this Fall will not be the same because of COVID-19. This year our worship might be virtual, in family or home gatherings, gathered outside in cars or parks or parking lots, a hybrid mix of virtual and ...

How to Be an Anti-Racist

Wednesday, September 16, 2020 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM (EST)
Emory University Center for Ethics presents the inaugural James W. Fowler Ethics Event—a special live webcast featuring a key voice in the conversation about race in America, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, National Book Award winner, 2019 Guggenheim Fellow,...
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Leadership Institute

Thursday, September 24, 2020 11:00 AM to Friday, September 25, 2020 at 1:15 PM (EST)
Location: Online Trainnig
 Join Adam Hamilton, Bishop Michael Curry, and Ronald Heifetz and others ONLINE for 2 days of inspiration, practical ministry tools and proven strategies to strengthen your church and your own leadership. 0.6 CEUs for main event. Additional CEUs ...
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Sermon Academy for Lent

Monday, February 15, 2021 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (EST)
Location: Online
Our Lenten Sermon Academy will be led by Mandy Taylor Young, Adam Love, and Jonathan Jonas. Mandy is a clergy member of the South Carolina Conference she has served Mt. Hebron UMC in West Columbia, South Carolina and Faith UMC in Lexington, South ...

Proposed resolutions and petitions due to Committee on Petitions and Resolutions

Monday, March 1, 2021
Any proposed resolution or petition must be in the hands of the Committee on Petitions and Resolutions. This gives the committee time to meet and compile its report for inclusion in the Book of Reports   

Visions of the End: Medieval and Renaissance Apocalyptic Cultures

Friday, March 5, 2021 12:30 PM to Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 1:30 PM (EST)
Location: Online
The Marco Institute’s 17th annual (virtual) symposium will explore apocalyptic themes found in medieval and Renaissance interpretations of the Book of Revelation written by John of Patmos and the end-times he predicted. Over the course of three days,...

Book of Reports distribution deadline

Thursday, May 13, 2021
Book of Reports will be distributed to delegates of the Annual Conference in electronic format. http://ac.holston.org  

Witness: Spiritual Leadership in Rural America

Tuesday, June 22, 2021 1:00 PM to Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 3:00 PM (EST)
Location: Online event
On June 22nd & 29th, the Rural Assembly, The On Being Project, Interfaith Youth Corps, and Faith Matters Network will come together to host a set of sessions for spiritual leaders in rural America. This two-part series is intended for rural & Native ...
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2021 Revival

Sunday, August 1, 2021 6:00 PM (EST)
Celebrate, Refresh  and Worship in "Every Corner of the District" every Sunday evening in August beginning at 6pm. Aug 1- Liberty Hill UMC Morristown Aug 8- Trinity UMC Greenville Aug 15- New Tazewell UMC Aug 22- First UMC Newport   *Livestream ...

2021 Revival

Sunday, August 8, 2021 6:00 PM (EST)
Celebrate, Refresh  and Worship in "Every Corner of the District" every Sunday evening in August beginning at 6pm. Aug 1- Liberty Hill UMC Morristown Aug 8- Trinity UMC Greenville Aug 15- New Tazewell UMC Aug 22- First UMC Newport   *Livestream ...

2021 Revival

Sunday, August 15, 2021 6:00 PM (EST)
Celebrate, Refresh  and Worship in "Every Corner of the District" every Sunday evening in August beginning at 6pm. Aug 1- Liberty Hill UMC Morristown Aug 8- Trinity UMC Greenville Aug 15- New Tazewell UMC Aug 22- First UMC Newport   *Livestream ...

2021 Revival

Sunday, August 22, 2021 6:00 PM (EST)
Celebrate, Refresh  and Worship in "Every Corner of the District" every Sunday evening in August beginning at 6pm. Aug 1- Liberty Hill UMC Morristown Aug 8- Trinity UMC Greenville Aug 15- New Tazewell UMC Aug 22- First UMC Newport   *Livestream ...

2021 Mountain View District Conference

Sunday, September 12, 2021 2:00 PM (EST)

Mountain View District Day with the Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett

Saturday, September 25, 2021 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM (EST)
Mountain View Districts Day with the Bishop at First United Methodist Church-Morristown Gym 11:00a-12:30p.
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MV District Charge Conference- Clinch Gap Cluster at Central Bean Station

Sunday, September 26, 2021 2:00 PM (EST)
2021 Mountain View District Charge Conference September 26 @ 2:00pm at Central Bean Station Clinch Gap Cluster       Clinch Valley Circuit      Dotson's Campground      Mt. Pleasant- Thorn Hill Mooresburg-Beeler's Chapel Central Bean Station

MV District Charge Conference- West Greene Cluster at Hartman's Chapel

Sunday, September 26, 2021 4:30 PM (EST)
September 26 @4:30pm at Hartman's Chapel West Greene Cluster Love's Memorial UMC Mosheim Central UMC United Heart Circuit      Hartman's Chapel      Hunt's Chapel      Pine Grove      Rehobeth      Whittenburg

MV District Charge Conference- Cocke County Cluster at Bybee UMC

Sunday, October 3, 2021 2:00 PM (EST)
October 3 @ 2:00pm at Bybee United Methodist Church Cocke County Cluster Bybee United Methodist Church Glendale United Methodist Church Riverdale Circuit      Bewley's Chapel      Bruner's Grove      Fowler's Grove      O&S Chapel      Oven Creek    ...

MV District Charge Conference- South Cocke County Cluster at First Newport

Sunday, October 3, 2021 4:30 PM (EST)
MV District Charge Conference- South Cocke County Cluster at First Newport October 3, 2021 at 4:30pm   Del Rio Circuit      Jones Chapel      Mulberry Gap First UMC Newport Harned's-Parrotsville Woodlawn

MV District Charge Conference- North Greene Cluster at Hardin's Chapel

Sunday, October 10, 2021 2:00 PM (EST)
MV District Charge Conference- North Greene Cluster at Hardin's Chapel  October 10, 2021 at 2:00pm Bales Chapel UMC Carter's Valley Circuit      Carter's Chapel      Carter's Station Hardin's Chapel UMC Ottway Wesley's Chapel UMC Greenville

MV District Charge Conference- Claiborne County Cluster at New Tazewell

Sunday, October 10, 2021 4:30 PM (EST)
MV District Charge Conference- Claiborne County Cluster at New Tazewell October 10, 2021 at 4:30pm Claiborne County Claiborne Cluster      Mayes Chapel      Tazewell Harrogate-Mountain View  New Tazewell Thompson Chapel

October Clergy Meeting

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 10:00 AM (EST)
Clergy Meeting TUESDAY,  OCTOBER 12th With two meeting times for your convenience 10AM @ FUMC Morristown (Gym)   or 6PM   @ FUMC Morristown (Community Room)     ** Clergy, please contact the District Office if you are unable to attend**    

MV District Charge Conference- South Douglas Lake Cluster at Burchfield Memorial

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 6:00 PM (EST)
MV District Charge Conference- South Douglas Lake Cluster at Burchfield Memorial October 12 at 6:00pm South Douglas Lake Cluster Burchfield Memorial Bogart's Chapel Lawson's Chapel Cosby Circuit      Pleasant Valley      Caton's Grove

MV District Charge Conference- Rogersville Area Cluster at First Rogersville

Sunday, October 17, 2021 2:00 PM (EST)
MV District Charge Conference- Rogersville Area Cluster at First Rogersville October 17 at 2:00pm Dodson Creek-Edgewood First Rogersville First UMC Bulls Gap Otes Persia-Pleasant Hill Ebbing & Flowing Springs-Kincaid

MV District Charge Conference- White Pine Cluster at First UMC White Pine

Sunday, October 17, 2021 4:30 PM (EST)
MV District Charge Conference- White Pine Cluster at First UMC White Pine October 17, 2021, 4:30pm at First UMC White Pine White Pine Cluster Beth-Car-Watkin's Chapel Edward's Chapel UMC First UMC White Pine 

MV District Charge Conference- North Jefferson County Cluster at First UMC Jefferson City

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 6:00 PM (EST)
MV District Charge Conference- North Jefferson County Cluster at First UMC Jefferson City  October 19, 2021, 6:00pm at First UMC Jefferson City North Jefferson County Boyd Chapel UMC First UMC Jefferson City George Street-Grant Mt. Pleasant UMC ...

MV District Charge Conference- I-81 Corridor Cluster at Harmon's Valley UMC

Sunday, October 24, 2021 2:00 PM (EST)
MV District Charge Conference- I-81 Corridor Cluster at Harmon's Valley UMC October 24, 2021, 2:00pm at Harmon's Valley UMC Harmon's Valley UMC Midway UMC Romeo-St. Clair- Talley's Chapel United Circuit      Antioch      Mt. Carmel-Mosheim      Mt. ...

MV District Charge Conference- Greenville Cluster at Asbury UMC

Sunday, October 24, 2021 4:30 PM (EST)
MV District Charge Conference- Greenville Cluster at Asbury UMC October 24, 2021, 4:30pm at Asbury UMC Greenville Cluster Asbury UMC Bradburn Hill- Mt. Pleasant Cherokee Circuit      Mt. Carmel-Greenville      Mt. Pisgah      River Hill Christ UMC ...

MV District Charge Conference- Sneedville Cluster at TBA

Sunday, November 7, 2021 2:00 PM (EST)
MV District Charge Conference- Sneedville Area Cluster at TBA November 7, 2021, 2:00pm at TBA Sneedville Area Cluster Sneedville Circuit      Sneedville      Shiloh      Union

November Clergy Meeting

Tuesday, November 9, 2021 10:00 AM (EST)
   Clergy Meeting    TUESDAY,  NOVEMBER 9, 2021                          With two meeting times for your convenience         10AM @ FUMC Morristown (Gym)  or  6PM   @ FUMC Morristown (Community Room)   ** Clergy, please contact the District Office if...

MV District Charge Conference- Dandridge Area Cluster at First Dandridge UMC

Sunday, November 14, 2021 2:00 PM (EST)
MV District Charge Conference- Dandridge Area Cluster  November 14, 2021, 2:00pm at First Dandridge UMC Dandridge Area Cluster   Chestnut Grove-Ebenezer       Chestnut Hill UMC First UMC Dandridge    Hills Union Mt. Zion-Seahorn's Chapel Oakland UMC ...

MV District Charge Conference- Hamblen County Cluster at Liberty Hill

Sunday, November 14, 2021 4:30 PM (EST)
MV District Charge Conference- Hamblen County Cluster  November 14, 2021, 4:30pm at Liberty Hill Bethel UMC Centenary UMC First UMC Morristown HC-Rios de Agua Viva Liberty Hill Mt. Airy-Economy Noe's Chapel Panther Springs UMC Trinity UMC Morristown

2nd Sunday of Advent

Sunday, December 5, 2021
https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=96  

3rd Sunday of Advent

Sunday, December 12, 2021
https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=97

MV District Clergy and Spouse Christmas Gathering

Tuesday, December 14, 2021 6:00 PM (EST)
MV District Clergy & Spouse Christmas Gathering Tuesday, December 14, 2022 6pm at First United Methodist Church- Morristown Come in your best Christmas sweater (tack or not)  Baked Ziti, Chicken Alfredo, Italian Salad, Sweet Tea and Water Bring ...

4th Sunday of Advent

Sunday, December 19, 2021
https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=98

Christmas Eve

Friday, December 24, 2021
https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=99 https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=100 https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=101

Christmas Day

Saturday, December 25, 2021
https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=99 https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=100 https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=101  

1st Sunday after Christmas

Sunday, December 26, 2021
https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=102

Deadline: All materials due for inclusion in the Book of Reports

Saturday, January 1, 2022 to Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Deadline for all materials and reports to be submitted for inclusion in the Book of Reports (BOR). To submit Material(s) / Report(s) for inclusion in the Book of Reports, complete this form (https://holston-reg.brtapp.com/BookofReports2023submission...

Proposed resolutions and petitions due to Committee on Petitions and Resolutions

Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Any proposed resolution or petition must be in the hands of the Committee on Petitions and Resolutions. This gives the committee time to meet and compile its report for inclusion in the Book of Reports   

United Methodist Men of Trinity UMC-Morristown Fish Fry

Saturday, October 1, 2022 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM (EST)
Location: Trinity UMC-Morristown
October 1, 2022  4:30pm-7:00pm Tickets $10 Carry out available

Wild & Wonderful Annual Festival for Senior Adults

Thursday, November 3, 2022 8:30 AM to 12:15 PM (EST)

Deadline: All materials due for inclusion in the Book of Reports

Sunday, January 1, 2023 to Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Deadline for all materials and reports to be submitted for inclusion in the Book of Reports (BOR). To submit Material(s) / Report(s) for inclusion in the Book of Reports, complete this form (https://holston-reg.brtapp.com/BookofReports2023submission...

2023 Local Pastor Licensing School (LPLS) Registration due

Sunday, January 1, 2023 to Saturday, July 1, 2023
2023 LPLS Registration due July 1, 2023 Online Registration Questions: ClergyServices@holston.org

Deadline to Order Print copy of AC Book of Reports

Saturday, April 1, 2023
To order materials click here: https://www.holston.org/printed-materials

Hope Abounds ~ 2023 District Days

Friday, August 18, 2023 to Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Dear Friends, One of my favorite parts of being a bishop is spending time each fall in District Days. My heart is encouraged as I hear and see how God is at work in our local churches, clergy, and laity. The emphasis of this year’s District Days...

New River District Leadership Training Retreat

Friday, November 3, 2023 to Saturday, November 4, 2023
Join the New River District November 3rd & 4th at the Leadership Training Retreat which is designed to provide courses for both laity and clergy. This retreat presents an opportunity for participants to bond and form relationships with one another ...
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Deadline: All materials due for inclusion in the Book of Reports

Monday, January 1, 2024 to Thursday, March 14, 2024
Deadline for all materials and reports to be submitted for inclusion in the Book of Reports (BOR). To submit Material(s) / Report(s) for inclusion in the Book of Reports, complete this form (https://holston-reg.brtapp.com/BookofReports2023submission...

Deadline to Order Print copy of AC Book of Reports

Monday, April 1, 2024
To order materials click here: https://www.holston.org/printed-materials

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