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This is an excerpt from a session at Calling All Men 2009. Jason Roe - Sharing Your Faith in Hard TimesJason invited a young man named Tony to tell his story of how a man ... more
Report introduction at Annual Conference 2008 as presented by Ministry guy and Finance guy.This is footage from June 9, 2008 Holston Annual Conference, Lake Junaluska, NC. Joint presentation of the Finance and Discipleship Teams. more
As presented at Annual Conference 2008.This is footage from June 9, 2008 Holston Annual Conference, Lake Junaluska, NC. Joint presentation of the Finance and Discipleship Teams. more
UMTV produced a touching video story about a family at First Maryville UMC. The Ousley's have taken in an Iraqi girl who is awaiting surgery to extend her life. more
Safety protocols allow in-person Resurrection to go on for youth
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/resurrection-2022-goes-on-15852136PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. – About 3,800 people will be “Together Again” on site at Resurrection, the ...Mon, 17 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTMaking the ‘Dream’ a reality: The legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/making-the-dream-a-reality-the-legacy-of-martin-luther-king-jr-15850231Martin Luther King Jr.'s belief in a 'beloved community' — a community characterized by justice, ...Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTHolston churches give away Christmas offerings to help others
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/christmas-eve-offerings-15841539KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- On Wednesday, the Rev. Stephen DeFur had a westbound five-and-a-half-hour drive ...Fri, 07 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTProductive start with new bishop launches Holston into 2022
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/bishop-w-p-first-4-months-15841257ALCOA, Tenn. -- Four months into her new assignment as Holston's resident bishop, Debra ...Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTOur top 10 stories (and social media posts) of 2021
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/our-top-10-stories-and-social-media-posts-of-2021-15826373Moving on If clicks are votes, the following 10 posts were the most read by our subscribers in the ...Thu, 30 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTGirl Scout project leads to box of blessings for neighbors
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/blessing-box-mt-hermon-riley-stover-15816552POWELL, Tenn. -- Riley Shover and her family used to help stock the mini outdoor food pantry at the ...Thu, 23 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTWhat's in your blessing box? Our survey uncovers some tips!
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/whats-in-your-blessing-box-survey-uncovers-some-tips-15816566Does your church have a "blessing box"? Many congregations are finding that the mini outdoor food ...Thu, 23 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTPastor plans Christmas trip to share gift of new Arabic-language worship book
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/united-methodist-worship-book-in-arabic-15807519Dec. 23 update: The flight that Botrous Tutu and his wife Muna were scheduled to take from Doha, ...Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTNewly commissioned EarthKeepers heed a call to heal creation
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/newly-commissioned-earthkeepers-heed-a-call-to-heal-creation-15798080News RSS FeedTue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTDos pastores abren una cafetería para compartir su fe cristiana
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/dos-pastores-abren-una-cafeter-a-para-compartir-su-fe-cristiana-15798038Read in English GALAX, Va. -- Algunos días, es más fácil para los pastores conectarse con la gente...Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTGalax clergy couple opens coffee shop, fills the community's cup
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/startbien-coffee-shop-15787302Leer en español GALAX, Va. -- Some days, it’s just easier for pastors to connect with people in a ...Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTKnoxville pastor's prayers of gratitude inspired by cancer struggle
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/brooke-hartman-story-15775516KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Gratitude is more than showing off your good manners and saying “thank you,” ...Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTHolston Foundation grants $150,000 to campus ministries
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/holston-foundation-grants-150-000-to-campus-ministries-15771342From the Holston Foundation The Holston Foundation announces grants totaling $150,000 to support ...Wed, 17 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTMagnolia Avenue welcomes 84 at celebration service
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/magnolia-avenue-welcomes-84-at-celebration-service-15769511KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Nine months after city officials closed Magnolia Avenue United Methodist Church ...Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTOpen church positions in the UMC
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/open-church-positions-in-the-umc-15295327News RSS FeedThu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTTennessee church claims the unclaimed, loves them to the grave
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/sog-loving-after-life-15761679BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. -- Twenty-two people are gathered on a hill in this church cemetery. One small ...Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTThe Call: November 11, 2021
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/the-call-november-11-2021-15762729 Loving them to the grave For four years, Shades of Grace UMC has led this community memorial ...Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTKnoxville church brings back family dinners
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/knoxville-church-brings-back-family-dinners-15749842News RSS FeedThu, 04 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTEmory & Henry interns help vitalize church for the community
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/emory-and-henry-spiritual-life-internships-15699713EMORY, Va. -- Over the last four months, Emilie Davis has sorted through piles and piles of used ...Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMTThe Call: Oct. 28, 2021
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/the-call-oct-28-2021-15704256 Interns on a mission Some of their experiences were "heartbreaking." ...Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMTGifted preachers share storytelling wisdom at Nov. 8-9 training
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/storytelling-preview-15680498Jesus was a master storyteller, and he could be funny, too. “We’ve made Jesus so high and lifted up...Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMTWhat is the UMC's view of Halloween?
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/daily-devotions-going-strong-15517789ALCOA, Tenn. -- Every morning around 4 a.m., a devotional arrives in the email boxes of some 4,000 ...Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT25 children's books to celebrate Hispanic heritage
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/25-childrens-books-to-celebrate-hispanic-heritage-15478460News RSS FeedFri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMTConcord UMC grows community in a garden
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/concord-umc-grows-community-in-a-garden-15477886News RSS FeedFri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMTThe Call: Oct. 1, 2021
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/the-call-oct-1-2021-15478458 Sign up for a free weekly subscription to The Call. Field of dreams Food ...Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMTCelebrating Hispanic heritage amidst everything
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/celebrating-hispanic-heritage-amidst-everything-15464819News RSS FeedThu, 23 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMTDisaster-relief goals set for districts, local churches
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/request-for-200-each-of-kits-15468938ALCOA, Tenn. -- Holston Conference wants to live up to its reputation as a "mission-minded" ...Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT'Hands-on' kits bless children in Liberia
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/letters-explain-how-holston-hands-on-kits-bless-children-in-liberia-15430447News RSS FeedWed, 15 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMTGet in the game with Camp Wesley Woods
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/get-in-the-game-with-camp-wesley-woods-15426109News RSS FeedFri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMTFirst day Q & A: Bishop Wallace-Padgett begins Holston leadership
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/first-day-q-a-bishop-wallace-padgett-begins-holston-leadership-15423551 ALCOA, Tenn. -- On Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett’s first day at the Alcoa Conference Center, the ...Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMTAnnual Conference finally finishes after disconcerting summer
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/annual-conference-report-15404176KINGSPORT, Tenn. -- Doled out in segments, with participants joining both online and in person, an ...Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMTEmergency kits needed to help flood, hurricane areas
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/disaster-kits-collected-to-help-middle-tenn-flood-survivors-15389991Aug. 31 update: The need for churches to assemble emergency kits has escalated following Hurricane ...Sat, 28 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMTDeacons celebrate 25th year with goal to increase their numbers
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/deacon-25th-anniversar-15395553The Rev. Rebekah Fetzer was ordained as a deacon 20 years ago this summer. As the founder of ...Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMTLongtime minister, civil rights leader Paul McDaniel dies at 91
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/annual-conference-planning-stress-15368803ALCOA, Tenn. – Tension in the Holston Conference office building was so evident yesterday that staff...Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMTLongtime campus minister reaches students through the kitchen
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/wesley-foundation-martee-buchanan-retires-15352309RADFORD, Va. -- Martee Buchanan was invited to the Wesley Foundation as an 18-year-old college ...Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMTRetired pastor keeping Motown alive through weekly radio show
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/retired-pastor-keeping-motown-alive-through-weekly-radio-show-15351622News RSS FeedMon, 09 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMTWATE: Groundbreaking for new community center in Hardin Valley
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/wate-groundbreaking-for-new-community-center-in-hardin-valley-15321728News RSS FeedFri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMTThe Call: July 30, 2021
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/the-call-july-30-2021-15321727 Rev. Eddie Fox dies The Rev. H. Eddie Fox became synonymous with Methodist evangelism over a long...Thu, 29 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMTWATE: Susannah's House to offer supportive housing to mothers in recovery
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/the-call-july-15-2021-15305417Sign up for a free weekly subscription to The Call. Together for tomorrow The Rev. Mary ...Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMTCelebrate! Campaign raises $905,943 for Holston camps
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/camp-campaign-results-15305059On April 30, 2020, the five camp directors and I sent a message to all of the people of Holston that...Wed, 14 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMTThe Call: July 6, 2021
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/the-call-july-6-2021-15296413Sign up for a free weekly subscription to The Call. Will they return? With millions of people ...Tue, 06 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMTHe's celebrating 50 years as organist at Trinity UMC
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/the-call-june-22-2021-15282556Sign up for a free weekly subscription to The Call. Missing Lake Junaluska The virtual session of ...Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMTThe Call: June 12, 2021
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/the-call-june-12-2021-15275661 Sign up for a free weekly subscription to The Call. Fixing to begin a new year ...Sat, 12 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMTHolston pastors turn to social media to share appointment news
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/pastors-turn-to-social-media-to-communicate-their-appointment-news-15275522“It’s official!” Moments after an online meeting concluded on Tuesday, June 8, scores of Holston ...Fri, 11 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMTThe list: Ministerial appointments fixed for coming year
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/the-list-ministerial-appointments-fixed-for-coming-year-152738802021 Appointment BookTue, 08 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMTBishop Taylor retirement statement: 'My cup has overflowed'
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/bishop-taylor-retirement-statement-my-cup-overflows-15268841My dear Holston friends, I write to ...Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT
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