Events

August 2019

All times are in Eastern Standard Time

Emory & Henry New Trustee Orientation

Thursday, October 31, 2019

TN Wesleyan University Board of Trustees

Friday, November 1, 2019
TN Wesleyan University Board of Trustees

Emory & Henry Fall Board Meeting

Friday, November 1, 2019 to Saturday, November 2, 2019

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  

CCYM Meeting

Saturday, November 9, 2019
Location: To Be Determined
CCYM Meeting

UMVIM Team Leader Training November 2019

Saturday, November 9, 2019
Location: First UMC, Oak Ridge
  TRAIN YOUR LEADER! UMVIM TEAM LEADER TRAINING WILL BE OFFERED IN HOLSTON CONFERENCE    SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Price: $26 at the door Who Should Attend: UMVIM Team Leaders needing this training and any persons interested ...
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Lay Servant/Speaker Training - MV

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

Wild and Wonderful Senior Event

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

Board of Ordained Ministry - Fall Meeting

Thursday, November 14, 2019

Resurrection Talent Results Due

Friday, November 15, 2019
Resurrection Talent Results Due

Camp in the Community Host Church Application Deadline for 2020

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

Hispanic Ministry Program Grant Application Deadline

Monday, December 2, 2019
The Hispanic/Latino Ministries Team invites local churches to submit grants for Hispanic/Latino ministries and outreach for 2020. Grant applications must be submitted by Monday, December 2, 2019. A signature from your district superintendent is ...

Appointment Cabinet

Saturday, December 7, 2019
Location: Holston Conference Center
Appointment Cabinet

Extended Cabinet Dinner

Friday, December 13, 2019
Extended Cabinet Dinner/Picnic

Mountain View District Office Closed

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

Kwanzaa Begins (through January 1)

Thursday, December 26, 2019
December 26 - January 1
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Holston Home 5th Sunday Offering

Sunday, December 29, 2019
Fifth Sunday offering for Holston Home for Children, Inc.
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Annual Reports due to Conference Secretary

Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Reports due from Extension Ministries, Deacons, Medical Leave, Etc    

Appalachian Ministry Network Hunger and Poverty Grant Application Deadline

Wednesday, January 15, 2020
This is a grant managed by AMN.

Lay Servant/Speaker Training - TV

Saturday, January 18, 2020 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (EST)

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   

Foundation Spring Grants Deadline

Sunday, March 15, 2020

Emory & Henry Founders Day

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Holston Home 5th Sunday Offering

Sunday, March 29, 2020
Fifth Sunday offering for Holston Home for Children, Inc.
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Appointment Cabinet

Thursday, April 2, 2020

Extended Cabinet

Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Extended Cabinet

Appointment Cabinet

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Board of Ordained Ministry Meeting

Thursday, April 16, 2020

UMW SEJ Meeting

Friday, April 17, 2020 to Sunday, April 19, 2020
Location: Mobile, AL

Earth Day

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Administrative Professionals Day

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

TN Wesleyan University Board of Trustees

Friday, April 24, 2020
TN Wesleyan University Board of Trustees

Orientation for Full Connection membership

Friday, April 24, 2020 to Saturday, April 25, 2020
April 24-25, 2020 at Camp Bays Mountain

Foundation Board Meeting

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:00 PM (EST)

Council of Bishops Meeting

Thursday, April 30, 2020 to Monday, May 4, 2020

Emory & Henry Commencement

Saturday, May 9, 2020

Mother's Day

Sunday, May 10, 2020

Extended Cabinet Spring Picnic

Thursday, May 21, 2020
Extended Cabinet

Appointment Cabinet BAC Review

Friday, May 22, 2020

Memorial Day - Offices Closed

Monday, May 25, 2020

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  

UMW Finance Committee Meeting

Saturday, May 30, 2020

Bishop's Day With Ordinands

Thursday, June 4, 2020

Emory & Henry Summer Board Meeting

Friday, June 5, 2020 to Saturday, June 6, 2020
Location TBA

Full Connection Member Orientation

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Moving Day for Transitioning Pastors

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Father's Day

Sunday, June 21, 2020

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

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 ...

2020 Memorial Service

Saturday, June 27, 2020
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UMW Social Action Workshop

Saturday, August 8, 2020
Online Live Event - Watch for more information coming soon!

TN Wesleyan University Board of Trustees

Friday, August 28, 2020
TN Wesleyan University Board of Trustees

Local Pastor Licensing School

Friday, September 11, 2020 to Sunday, September 13, 2020
  Local Pastor Licensing School   We are truly excited to be sharing with you in this important endeavor. This experience, we trust, will launch a life-long journey of growing and learning in ministry in a humble spirit of fellowship and faith.  
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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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Elder and Deacon Written Materials Due

Monday, September 21, 2020

Extended Cabinet

Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Extended Cabinet

Appointment Cabinet

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Extended Cabinet

Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Extended Cabinet

Appointment Cabinet

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

UMW Committee Meetings and Conference Exec Committee

Friday, October 16, 2020 to Saturday, October 17, 2020
UMW Committee Meetings and Conference Executive Committee

TN Wesleyan University Board of Trustees

Friday, October 30, 2020
TN Wesleyan University Board of Trustees

Foundation Board Meeting

Friday, October 30, 2020 12:00 PM (EST)

Handicap Accessibility Grant Application Deadline

Saturday, October 31, 2020
Deadline for grant application

CCYM Meeting

Saturday, November 7, 2020

Extended Cabinet

Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Extended Cabinet

Appointment Cabinet

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

BOM Fall Meeting

Thursday, November 12, 2020

Offices Closed - Thanksgiving Holiday

Wednesday, November 25, 2020 to Friday, November 27, 2020

Holston Home 5th Sunday Offering

Sunday, November 29, 2020
Fifth Sunday offering for Holston Home for Children, Inc.
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World AIDS Day

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Extended Cabinet Christmas Dinner

Thursday, December 3, 2020
Extended Cabinet

Appointment Cabinet

Friday, December 4, 2020

Conference and District Offices Closed - Christmas Holiday

Thursday, December 24, 2020 to Friday, December 25, 2020

Appalachian Ministry Network Hunger and Poverty Grant Application Deadline

Friday, January 15, 2021
This is a grant managed by AMN.

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 ...

Handicap Accessibility Grant Application Deadline

Sunday, October 31, 2021
Deadline for grant application

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
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Candidacy Summit Registrations Due

Monday, December 6, 2021 to Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Candidacy Summit Holston Conference Center Alcoa, TN    

Extended Cabinet Dinner

Thursday, December 9, 2021

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
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Christmas Day

Saturday, December 25, 2021
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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...

Conference & District Offices Closed

Monday, January 3, 2022

Appalachian Ministry Network Hunger and Poverty Grant Application Deadline

Saturday, January 15, 2022
This is a grant managed by AMN.

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   

Three Rivers District Clergy Picnic

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST)
Location: Wheeler United Methodist Church

Conference and District Offices closed

Monday, September 5, 2022

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

Three Rivers District Conference

Sunday, October 16, 2022 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (EST)
Location: Gray United Methodist Church

Handicap Accessibility Grant Application Deadline

Monday, October 31, 2022
Deadline for grant application

Wild & Wonderful Annual Festival for Senior Adults

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

Conference and District Offices Closed

Wednesday, November 23, 2022 to Friday, November 25, 2022

Candidacy Summit Registrations Due

Monday, December 5, 2022 to Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Candidacy Summit Holston Conference Center Alcoa, TN    

Conference and District Offices Closed

Monday, December 26, 2022

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

Appalachian Ministry Network Hunger and Poverty Grant Application Deadline

Sunday, January 15, 2023
This is a grant managed by AMN.

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

Memorial Day - District and Conference Offices Closed

Monday, May 29, 2023
Memorial Day Holiday - District and Conference Offices Closed

Conference and District Offices Closed

Sunday, June 4, 2023 to Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Annual Conference - District and Conference Offices Closed

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...

Handicap Accessibility Grant Application Deadline

Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Deadline for grant application

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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Candidacy Summit Registrations Due

Monday, December 4, 2023 to Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Candidacy Summit Holston Conference Center Alcoa, TN    

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...

Appalachian Ministry Network Hunger and Poverty Grant Application Deadline

Monday, January 15, 2024
This is a grant managed by AMN.

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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