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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
Holston Annual Conference pushes on virtually amid crises
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/annual-conference-carries-on-virtually-14118883Condensed from four days in western North Carolina to 150 minutes over a digital screen, the 2020 ...Thu, 02 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMTOur top 5 headlines in June
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/our-top-5-headlines-in-june-14118006 Here or there If clicks are votes, the following stories and reports were the most-read by ...Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMTExperience propels Chattanooga man to fight poverty, racism
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/jasir-bey-14031392Justice Profiles: This is the second story in a new series. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Jasir Bey knows ...Sun, 28 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTWelcome back: Holston churches return to in-person worship
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/holston-churches-return-to-in-person-worship-14030848For the congregations that waded through the paperwork and procedures to return to in-person worship...Sat, 27 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTThe Call: June 25, 2020 edition
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/the-call-june-25-2020-edition-14115249 To reopen or not For the congregations that waded through the paperwork and ...Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT12 examples: Holston churches speak, stand, kneel to fight racism
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/holston-members-speak-educate-kneel-pray-to-fight-racism-14022639Throughout Holston Conference, United Methodists are speaking up, protesting and taking other ...Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTAbingdon pastor wonders if protests will lead to change
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/justice-profiles-barbara-doyle-14022452Justice Profiles: This is the first story in a new series. En espanol ABINGDON, Va. -- The Rev. ...Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTPastora de Abingdon se pregunta si las protestas llevarán a un cambio
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/pastora-de-abingdon-se-pregunta-si-las-protestas-llevar-n-a-un-cambio-14028547Perfiles de justicia: Esta es la primera historia en una nueva serie. In English ABINGDON, Va....Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTThe Call: June 11, 2020 edition
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/the-call-june-11-2020-edition-14028995 Will protests matter? The Rev. Barbara Doyle spent the last two weekends at ...Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTWhen the chips are down: Couple adapts to pandemic wedding
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/pandemic-wedding-amid-the-potato-chips-14021864ATHENS, Tenn. -- Ally Lay had some big plans for her wedding to the Rev. Andrew Lay. She never ...Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTHolston welcomes two new deaconesses
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/holston-welcomes-two-new-deaconesses-14015390COVID-19 has changed a lot of things and many events have been cancelled. However, it did not stop ...Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTThe Call: June 4, 2020 edition
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/the-call-june-4-edition-14018165 Let there be peace On Pentecost Sunday, May 31, Bishop Dindy Taylor joined other United ...Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTVideo made by local church warms hearts during dark days
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/video-warms-hearts-during-dark-days-14015503DUNLAP, Tenn. -- All Pam Kiper wanted to do was make a video that would allow her church family to ...Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTOur top 5 headlines in May 2020
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/our-top-5-headlines-in-may-14011472 Facing the day If clicks are votes, the following stories and reports were the most-read by ...Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTEmergency grants inspire churches to target their neighbors' needs
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/churches-identify-needs-during-pandemic-14010230When the pandemic shut down businesses and sent people to shelter in their homes, some people ...Thu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTReady when disaster happens: Mission supplies needed now
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/disaster-kits-needed-14010430Mission leaders are asking congregations to collect cleaning and hygiene supplies so Holston ...Thu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTThe Call: May 28, 2020 edition
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/the-call-may-28-edition-14010526 It's not about us When the pandemic shut down businesses and sent people to ...Thu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTMissionaries depart Prague church due to virus-related problems
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/mark-heather-hicks-depart-prague-14001519En espanol BRISTOL, Tenn. -- Two months ago, the Rev. Mark Hicks was immersed in his ministry as ...Fri, 22 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTPandemia de COVID-19 provoca salida de misioneros/as metodistas
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/pandemia-de-covid-19-provoca-salida-de-misioneros-as-metodistas-14018234In English Traducción y adaptación: Leonor Yanez** 22 de mayo de 2020 | BRISTOL, Tennessee Hace ...Fri, 22 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTThe Call: May 22, 2020 edition
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/the-call-may-22-2020-edition-14011461 May 22, 2020 Prague interrupted Two months ago, the Rev. Mark Hicks was ...Fri, 22 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTThe Call: May 14, 2020 edition
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/the-call-may-14-2020-edition-14011458 The stated latest Bishop Dindy Taylor provides an update on the closing of Holston church ...Thu, 14 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTThe best and worst of times with 10 clergy moms
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/the-best-and-worst-of-times-with-10-clergy-moms-13992940Being a clergy mom was never easy. But when the coronavirus shut down schools and sent children ...Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTThe Call: May 8, 2020 edition
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/the-call-may-8-edition-13993769 Life as a clergy mom Being a clergy mother was never easy. But when the coronavirus shut ...Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTHolston members discuss 'what's next' in visioning webinar
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/6-ways-to-prepare-for-the-new-pandemic-church-139899066 ways to prepare for the post-pandemic church What’s next? As church leaders struggle for footing ...Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTThe Call: May 1, 2020 edition
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/the-call-may-1-2020-edition-13706205 Will the kids be alright? Mike Pugh sees a change in the people who are coming through for ...Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTDirectors announce: No camp this summer
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/no-camps-this-summer-13705535Dear Holston Family, Holston Camp & Retreat Ministries has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 ...Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTOur top 5 headlines in April 2020
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/our-top-5-headlines-in-april-13771664 April showers If clicks are votes, the following stories and reports were the most-read by ...Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTWytheville cafe provides hot meals for hungry families, despite pandemic hurdles
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/open-door-cafe-13653490WYTHEVILLE, Va. -- Mike Pugh sees a change in the people who are coming through for hot lunches at ...Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTCrisis upon crisis: Chattanooga churches aid tornado survivors
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/crisis-upon-crisis-local-churches-step-up-to-do-tornado-response-13626994At a time when others were staying home to save their nation from the coronavirus, members from ...Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTThe Call: April 24, 2020 edition
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/the-call-april-24-2020-edition-13769529 Crisis upon crisis Church leaders use the words “surreal” and “crazy” to describe the ...Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTThe Call: April 16, 2020 edition
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/the-call-april-16-2020-edition-13624421 Dangerous new world As people around the world stay home in the fight to foil the ...Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTUnited Methodists work in dangerous new world to help others
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/united-methodists-work-in-dangerous-new-world-to-help-others-13621273Interviews with 11 frontliners Ashley Hammer’s voice over the phone is stretched thin. She’s ...Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTChattanooga pastor, wife share terrifying tornado experience
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/mckees-survive-storm-13619085En español CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Rev. Adam McKee was unaware that a deadly storm was bearing ...Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTPastor y su esposa vivieron terrible experiencia por tornado en Chattanooga
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/14026336In English Traducción y adaptación: Rev. Gustavo Vasquez ** 14 de abril de 2020 | CHATTANOOGA El ...Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTChattanooga, Cleveland hit hard by Easter storms
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/chattanooga-cleveland-hit-by-easter-night-storms-13616343 April 13, 6:30 p.m. In Chattanooga, residents were cleaning up from storms today while continuing ...Mon, 13 Apr 2020 11:50:00 GMTCommentary: Holy Week at home isn't gloomy. It's an opportunity.
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/commentary-13612731Letter to The Call When I saw the news story, “Holy Week looms while churches improvise" in last ...Sun, 05 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTBishop Taylor: No drive-in worship services during coronavirus pandemic
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/bishop-taylor-no-drive-in-churches-13589472Bishop Mary Virginia “Dindy” Taylor and her district superintendents have included drive-in or ...Sat, 04 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTCommentary: Holston responds to virus with innovative faithfulness
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/commentary-heritage-is-behind-holstons-innovative-faithfulness-13566044 A letter to The Call Thank you for your recent article highlighting the faithfulness alive and ...Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTThe Call: April 3, 2020 edition
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/the-call-april-3-2020-edition-13624420 Holy Week looms as churches improvise United Methodist churches ...Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTSpring storms damage two Knoxville-area churches
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/storm-damage-13565817The pastors of two churches damaged by spring storms in the last week say they are thankful no one ...Thu, 02 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTHolston college scholarship endowment named for Ed Harmon
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/college-scholarship-endowment-named-for-ed-harmon-13541387Press release ALCOA, Tenn. – For years to come, students at two United Methodist colleges ...Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTThe Call: Top 5 headlines in March 2020
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/our-top-5-headlines-in-march-13541295What a difference a month makes At the beginning of March, we were fretting about General ...Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTHolston churches gain new vision during virus pandemic
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/revival-amidst-coronavirus-13538243The buildings may be closed, but the church is alive in Holston Conference. Two weeks after Bishop ...Sat, 28 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTThe Call: March 26, 2020 edition
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/the-call-march-26-edition-13539048 New visions in a changed world Two weeks after Bishop Dindy Taylor mandated cessation of ...Thu, 26 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTHolstonians rise up with solutions after coronavirus closures
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/holstonians-spring-up-with-solutions-after-coronavirus-closures-13534127A week ago, Holstonians were incredulous that worship services in church buildings could be canceled...Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTStaff weigh financial impact, create new methods during pandemic
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/ministry-leaders-create-weigh-financial-impact-create-new-methods-during-pandemic-13533903Ministry leaders in Holston Conference are bracing for economic shortages related to the spread of ...Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTThe Call: March 19, 2020 edition
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/the-call-march-19-edition-13535255 Doing church in the coronavirus age A week ago, Holstonians were incredulous that worship ...Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTBishop Taylor closes churches until further notice due to virus spread
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/bishop-taylor-clarifies-cancellation-is-mandatory-13441937March 18 update: Bishop Dindy Taylor has closed Holston churches until further notice. "The good ...Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTOngoing: Holston will continue to help tornado-stricken neighbors
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/tornado-response-update-march-14-13489074Some Holston members responded quickly after March 2-3 tornadoes destroyed parts of middle ...Sat, 14 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTThe Call: March 14, 2020 edition
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http://www.holston.org/newsdetail/the-call-march-14-edition-13535258 Closed for two weeks Bishop Dindy Taylor sent two letters to clergy and church leaders this...Sat, 14 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT
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