Dear Friends,
One of my favorite functions as a bishop is to participate in “Bishop’s Days in the District.” I love being in each district to meet with individuals and groups for dialogue, information-sharing and worship.
The focus during the 2022 district days is on providing information related to discipleship, disaffiliation and continued affiliation in our conference and denomination. This will include follow-up on my annual conference “state of the church” presentation as well as an update on the work of the Invitation team.*
The Holston Conference District dates for 2022 are:
We are in a time in our denomination and conference when accurate and up-to-date information is of utmost importance. All church leaders, clergy and lay, are invited to attend a “Bishop’s Day in the District.” The specific schedule for the gatherings is available through the district offices.
I look forward to seeing many Holston United Methodists at this fall’s district days. As always, it is a joy to serve as your bishop.
Blessings,
Debra Wallace-Padgett
Resident Bishop
Holston and North Alabama Conferences
*The Invitation Team is a group of clergy and laity who have been assembled to seek God’s vision and pathway for the Holston Conference as we continue to move forward in ministry and mission together. who have been assembled to seek God’s vision and pathway for the Holston Conference as we continue to move forward in ministry and mission together.
One of my favorite functions as a bishop is to participate in “Bishop’s Days in the District.” I love being in each district to meet with individuals and groups for dialogue, information-sharing and worship.
The focus during the 2022 district days is on providing information related to discipleship, disaffiliation and continued affiliation in our conference and denomination. This will include follow-up on my annual conference “state of the church” presentation as well as an update on the work of the Invitation team.*
The Holston Conference District dates for 2022 are:
- Appalachian District, October 12
- Clinch Mountain District, September 26
- Hiwassee District, October 10
- Mountain View District, October 11
- New River District, September 14
- Scenic South District, October 24
- Smoky Mountain District, September 28
- Tennessee Valley District, October 26
- Three Rivers District, September 19
We are in a time in our denomination and conference when accurate and up-to-date information is of utmost importance. All church leaders, clergy and lay, are invited to attend a “Bishop’s Day in the District.” The specific schedule for the gatherings is available through the district offices.
I look forward to seeing many Holston United Methodists at this fall’s district days. As always, it is a joy to serve as your bishop.
Blessings,
Debra Wallace-Padgett
Resident Bishop
Holston and North Alabama Conferences
*The Invitation Team is a group of clergy and laity who have been assembled to seek God’s vision and pathway for the Holston Conference as we continue to move forward in ministry and mission together. who have been assembled to seek God’s vision and pathway for the Holston Conference as we continue to move forward in ministry and mission together.
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Debra Wallace-Padgett
The Reverend Dr. Debra Wallace-Padgett was elected a Bishop of the United Methodist Church at the 2012 Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference. At the time of her election, she was the lead pastor of St. Luke United Methodist Church in Lexington, ...