October 2, 2019
It's Time to Name the New Conference
Names are to be submitted through forms available on the Memphis and Tennessee Conference websites from September 16 – October 14, 2019. 

District UMW Annual Day | Oct. 20
Join the District United Methodist Women at their 2019 Annual Day, Oct. 20, 2PM, at the Purchase District Campus.

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Preacher's Meeting | Oct. 22
Pastors, you may attend the morning or evening gathering no matter your status; however, the evening gathering is offered specifically for our bi-vocational pastors.  All pastor's under appointment are expected to attend .

Scholarships Available for Exploration 2019
This three-day event is for young adults age 18-26 to listen, discern, and respond to God's call to ministry and to explore their gifts. Scholarship deadline is Oct. 9.

Memphis Conference Retirees' Reunion | Oct. 7-8
The annual Retiree's Reunion will be held at Lakeshore UMA. This is always a special time of fun, rest and fellowship.

Clergy Spouse Facebook Group
The Memphis-Tennessee Conference Facebook Group is open to all clergy spouses in the two conferences.

Mental Health Workshop | Oct. 24
A mental health workshop designed to help leaders in the faith community work with parishioners with mental health needs will be held October 24 in Paducah.

Details (see updated flyer)
Fill a Bottle. Change Lives.
Join churches in the Memphis Conference as we support the mothers, babies and families of Hannah's Hope with a change drive through Nov. 3.

Connection, Remembering & Prayer
Bishop McAlilly asks that each local church place an additional candle on their altar and light it each week to celebrate our connection to each of the churches
in our conference. 

Mercy Health Extends Healing Ministry | Oct. 12
All are invited to the 3rd Annual “Free Flu Shot Saturday” Clinic at McCracken County Library.

Deadline to Submit Info for 2019 Online Catalog | Oct. 16
Memphis Conference agencies, ministries are invited to participate in the 'Alternative Christmas Gift Catalog.'

Wonder, Love & Praise Clergy Renewal Retreat | Nov. 3-6
Are you feeling a bit frazzled? Are the demands of ministry weighing you down? Do you need to spend more time being and less time doing? Check out this retreat.

Clergywomen's Retreat | Nov. 18-21
What happens when UMC Clergywomen from the Southeastern Jurisdiction gather to discuss adventures in ministry through the uncharted wilderness? They become strengthened in God!

Job Openings
Whether you are seeking employment or seeking to publicize a job opening we are here to help you get the word out. Want to know more?

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What's Happening Beyond the District?
What's Happening in our Local Churches?
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Oct. 6 Annual Homecoming and Dinner, 11AM, Milburn UMC
Oct. 6 Blessing of the Animals , Concord UMC
Nov. 12 Creating Your Care Map Workshop , Massac UMC
Oct. 6 Blessing of the Animals , Concord UMC
Oct. 12 Community Breakfast, 8-10AM, Kirksey UMC
Oct. 13 G-men's Breakfast, 8-9AM, Goshen UMC
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