Last year, many active clergy and conference staff across the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference took a simple yet powerful step to better care for themselves through a TWK Well-Being Mini-Grant. As the Conference kicks off this program for the new year, stories from 2025 offer a clear picture of how these grants supported clergy well-being across a wide range of needs. | Read more

You’re invited to spend a peaceful morning in reflection at Green Hill Farm during a Lenten Devotional Walk on Saturday, February 21, from 10 a.m. to noon. Enjoy a guided time of Lenten reflection, a gentle walk through creation at the Varden farm, and a shared meal together. Lunch is provided. RSVP to 270-893-1985 or by email. | Flyer

If you are a ministry leader working to meet people's emotional and spiritual needs, you are on the front lines of a silent war or what many have termed a "mental health crisis." On February 19 at 12:30 PM, join Common Table Network for a virtual conversation with social researcher and bestselling author Shaunti Feldhahn and psychologist and professor Jim Sells for an interactive gathering focused on findings from their recently published book When Hurting People Come to Church. Based on surveys with 2,000 church leaders, you'll gain insights for practical, effective ways to care for the hurting, understand the mental health crisis, and make your ministry more effective. Register here.

The opportunity to provide spiritual leadership within TWK has never been greater. The TWK Nominations Committee works throughout the year to identify and discern those being called to add their voices and service to the tables across the TWK. Review the committee descriptions, then nominate yourself or someone else to serve with a conference committee! Nominations are due by February 20. Please click here for more information.

The United Methodist Foundation for the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference (UMFTWK) announces the Tom and Betty Cloyd Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications. Established in honor of Rev. Dr. Thomas H. Cloyd and Mrs. Betty Shannon Cloyd, who served faithfully for over 45 years across Tennessee, Zaire, the Congo, and the Navajo Mission School. United Methodists with financial need are encouraged to apply. Scholarship applications must be received by our office no later than May 30 by mail or email to: 

Mail: UMFTWK, Attn: Sara Finger, 1908 Grand Avenue, Suite 210, Nashville, TN 37212 | Email: sara.finger@umftwk.org

Stay connected with the Purchase District UMC and the TWK UMC Conference by signing up to receive newsletters, death notices, and UWF newsletters.

• Purchase District (newsletter, UWF newsletter, and/or clergy death notices) | click here
• TWK Conference | click here
• TWK Conference Prayer Concerns | click here

Clergy spouses are invited to the TWK Clergy Spouse’s Retreat, “Sacred Reflections: The Art of Stained Glass and Our Faith Journey,” March 20–22, 2026. Through hands-on stained glass sessions and guided reflection, participants will explore biblical and life themes of being shattered, remade, and purified, culminating in worship and communion. Come rest, create, and reconnect in a meaningful and faith-filled weekend. | Register and access the flyer.

Help Drive Hope with the Mountain Mission Truck!

For over 80 years, Methodist Mountain Mission has been serving the people of Eastern Kentucky by collecting gently used clothing, household goods, and more to stock its eight Opportunity Stores across the region. The Mission’s trucks travel throughout several states to gather these donated items, which are then sold at affordable prices to support local families, provide jobs, and fund ministry work. Your contributions — whether items or financial gifts — keep this vital ministry rolling and bring dignity and support to those in need. No gift is too small — every donation helps share God’s love in the mountains! Drop off donations at Concord UMC from Feb. 23-Mar. 1 in their Fellowship Hall. | 2026 Truck Schedule

• Mar. 29 – Calloway Cluster Fifth Sunday Rally (Palm-Passion Sunday Service) | Flyer
• Apr. 14 – Youth Night at Wesley (Bring your youth group) | Flyer

The conference is seeking proposals from churches, community partners, and businesses for a leased space to house the John Abernathy Smith Heritage Center and Conference Archives. Requirements include providing approximately 1500 square feet of ADA accessible space that is climate-controlled and can provide public access to archival material. Learn more and download the RFP for further specifications. Deadline has been extended to April 27, 2026

The 2026 Annual Conference will be on June 7-10 at First United Methodist Church in Murfreesboro, TN.

Registration for annual conference will begin after Easter. A preliminary schedule as well as the link to request ministry fair space are now available at twkumc.org/AC2026.

If you are a layperson and would like to serve as an At Large Voting Member, please contact the district office to express your interest.

The deadline to submit Reports and Resolutions is April 8. Please use the online form for these submissions to the Conference Secretary.

If your group would like to host a meal during the annual conference, please complete the Meal Request Form and return it by March 20.

Questions? Contact us at TWKAC@twkumc.org