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

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.

If you have questions about these opportunities, an Office Hour will be available on February 12 at Noon. Please sign up by contacting Mandy Childress; the link will be sent to you.

Wespath is hosting a live 60-minute Compass webinar on Thursday, February 12, at 1:00 p.m. Central Time. The session will focus not only on how Compass works now that it is live, but also on the partnership between local churches, annual conferences, and Wespath in supporting retirement benefits. Click on the link to register!

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

You may recognize this Vision, which the UMC unveiled in 2025. We’re sharing it again as a reminder, knowing that meaningful vision takes time to be lived into, practiced, and embraced together. As we continue to grow into this shared calling, consider how you can help build excitement and awareness around the Vision of The United Methodist Church. Resources, ideas, and tools—including downloadable graphics—are available to support and inspire this work.

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.

You are invited to participate in a survey of United Methodists around the globe. Your voice will help inform how the church listens, discerns, and leads together in the years ahead. The information gathered from the survey will be reported to the general church in the months leading up to the Council of Bishops' Leadership Gathering in October.

Read more here.

Family Kitchen, a long-standing ministry of the Purchase District, has been awarded a McNish Food Security Grant from the ENCORE Ministry Foundation, supporting vital food security efforts in 2026. Family Kitchen has been serving free Saturday meals to anyone in need since 1997 through a rotating partnership of United Methodist and community churches at Holy House of Prayer in Paducah. This grant will help expand the ministry’s capacity to nourish neighbors facing food insecurity and enhance its service to older adults and families in the community. We’re grateful for ENCORE’s support and the continued collaboration that makes this weekly outreach possible.

Read more about Family Kitchen and the ENCORE McNish Grant.

• Feb. 18 - Come and Go Imposition of Ashes | Flyer
• Mar. 29 – Calloway Cluster Fifth Sunday Rally (Palm-Passion Sunday Service) | Flyer
• Apr. 14 – Youth Night at Wesley (Bring your youth group) | Flyer

It’s that time again — help feed student's hearts and bellies at the United Methodist Wesley Foundation at Murray State University! They're looking for individuals, churches, or groups to sponsor meals for students. Want to serve in a simple but powerful way? Contact Glynnis McCallum to sign up: text 270-227-6023 or email at msu.methodists@murraystate.edu.

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 SEJ Disaster Academy will be held at Scarritt Bennett Center in Nashville on February 25-27. Staff and volunteers that are involved in our conference disaster ministry (as well as those interested in becoming involved) are encouraged to attend. More information and registration

The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation has opened applications for scholarships to help fund the 2026-2027 school year for United Methodist students hoping to attend a United Methodist-related college or seminary. Every year, the foundation awards up to $2 million in scholarships. Learn more and apply