March 25, 2020
Lenten Hunger Offering During Pandemic
As churches strive to continue important community feeding ministries during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, this annual Memphis Conference campaign remains in need of your support

District Office Closed; Staff Working Remotely
The Purchase District office is closed. The current plan is for the office to remain closed at least until Monday, April 6. Please know that district staff are working remotely and are available to conduct business by email and cell phones.

Cancelled and Postponed Events
In light of COVID-19 and social distancing guidelines from our church, our state, and federal governments, along with WHO and CDC, the following events are cancelled or postponed.

Postponed:
Basic Lay Servant Training
2020 General Conference | Details
2020 Conf. UMW Spiritual Growth Retreat

Cancelled:
March Fifth Sunday Rallies (Calloway and Graves Counties)
GC 'Call to Prayer' & 'Listening Sessions'
Important Message from Bishop McAlilly
Surely Goodness and Mercy Shall Follow | March 22 blog

Coronavirus Preparedness
  • Memphis Conference Resource Page | Link
  • A message from Bishop McAlilly| Link
  • COVID-19 - Cabinet for Health and Family Services | Link
  • Temporary Visitor Restrictions at Baptist Health | Link
  • 6 Steps Your Congregation Should Take in Response to the Coronavirus | Link
Online Worship Opportunities
Many Memphis Conference churches are offering live streams of their Sunday worship services during the period of public health concern related to Covid-19.

Details (updated link)
TN Tornado Response Update
Here is a 'response update' on how to help with the Tennessee Tornado Relief efforts. | Details
Seeking Mass Choir Volunteers
Music Fest is coming soon! If you would like to sing in the Mass Choir contact the Purchase District Office by March 30 or click the link below to sign up.

Don't Miss These
2020 Annual Conference Deadlines
Delegate pre-registration
Hymn writing contest
Resolutions
Historical artifacts
Lodging
Childcare
Display space

Scholarship Deadlines
  • 4/15 Walter Russell Lambuth | Details
  • 4/15 Anita Padgett Memorial Music | Details
  • May 1 Howard Olds Seminary Scholarship | Details
  • May 10 'Denman Evangelism Awards' 
  • May 31 Mullikin Academic Scholarship | Details
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Online Worship Opportunities | Link
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