March 31, 2022
Damage from the Storms Last Night?
Please contact the district office as soon as possible to report any damage to your church and/or community so disaster response crews can be deployed where most needed. See contact information at the bottom of this newsletter.
Bishop McAlilly's Blog
Building Bridges in the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference | Link
Lay Servant Ministry offerings in the Caney Fork River District
A Lay Servant is an active, supportive member of a United Methodist congregation who is eager to be in ministry through the church. Lay Servant Ministries offer many options for serving in roles other than the traditional pulpit supply. See the following links for upcoming courses.
TWK Annual Conference 2022 | "The River of Life Unites Us"
June 15 - 17, 2022
We are roughly three months away from Annual Conference 2022 to be held in person at Brentwood UMC from Wednesday, June 15 through Friday, June 17. A preliminary schedule and submission guidelines for reports and resolutions is available. The deadline for reports and resolutions is April 18. Our theme this year, "The River of Life Unites Us," is a celebration both of the various rivers that unite us geographically and the life that is collectively ours in Jesus Christ.
UWF (formerly UMW) Mission Study | Apr. 9
Join the UWF April 9 at Trinity (Paducah) UMC for a Mission Study. The subject is "Practicing Resurrection, The Gospel of Mark and Radical Discipleship" presented by Andrew Halford. Registration starts at 9. Lunch will be served ($5 donation). Contact Pat Dunker at 731-479-3593 to confirm so Trinity will know how many to prepare for.
Gospel, Country & Bluegrass Concert | May 14
Join Marcella's Kitchen & Needline for a concert at Kentucky Opry. The Opry will donate 100% of ticket sales to the two charities. This would be a great time to schedule a church outing, Sunday School outing or family outing while helping two very worthy charities.
UPDATE: 2022 Connectional Commitments and Direct Billing payments
Attn: Treasurers -- information concerning online payments and new billing address
It's time to register for DayShore Summer Camp
McCracken County UMCs will be hosting DayShore Summer Camp again! This year's event will be held June 6-10 at Lone Oak UMC. DayShore is a camp that is put on by Lakeshore Camp Counselors. Be sure to register your kiddos so they won't miss out on the fun!
Event Reminders
Deadlines
  • Anita Padgett Music Scholarship: apply by April 30 | Details
Tornado Relief: how you can help
A list of ways to help can be found on the on the TWK website at
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Online Worship Opportunities | Link
Apr. 16 Egg Hunt, Trinity (McCracken) | Flyer
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