August 5, 2020
Meals for Wesley MSU
There is a new way churches can show love to students with meals at Wesley Campus Ministry at Murray State.

Youth Ministry Certification
Aug. 24 is when courses begin for lay people (staff & volunteers)

Briensburg Places Yard Signs
Briensburg UMC in Benton ordered 'United Methodists Stand Against Racism' yard signs and placed them in highly visible spots at the church and parsonage.

Innovation in Mission Cohort
The Turner Center for Church Leadership is accepting applications through Aug. 15 for a Cohort of pastors and key lay persons to begin in Sept.

Local Pastors Academy Online
An academy for licensed local pastors, supply pastors, lay persons appointed as pastors and certified lay ministers. If interested contact the district office at 270-527-8282.
Responding to Racism
New Book by Rev. Eddie Bromley
Galatians: A Christian Targum is a new book authored by Eddie Bromley, pastor in the Memphis Conference who served several churches in the Paducah/Purchase District.

School Supplies Needed
Aug. 21 is deadline to donate school supplies to REELFOOT RURAL MINISTRIES

Historial Pictures needed | Hymn Contest
Read an update on 2020 hymn contest & request for church historical marker photos needed.

Denman Evangelism Awards
The Memphis Conference is now accepting nominations for the Harry Denman Evangelism Award for clergy, lay and youth. These awards honor United Methodists whose exceptional ministry of evangelism – expressed in Word (what), Sign (why) and Deed (how) – brings people into a life-transforming relationship with Jesus Christ. Deadline extended to Sept. 4.

Website Grant from UMCOM
Church websites are a vital part of digital ministry. If your church doesn’t have a website, United Methodist Communications wants to help! Apply for a Website Development Package.

LATEST INFO ON POSTPONED CONFERENCES
2020 Memphis Annual Conference | One-Day Virtual Conference | Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020 | Details
2020 General Conference | Aug. 29 - Sept. 7, 2021 | Details
2020 Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference | Nov. 10--12, 2021 | Details
Returning to In-Person Worship
  • Guidelines for In-Person Worship and Ministry During COVID-19 (document prepared by Bishop McAlilly's Task Team) | Details
  • Why Reopening a Church is Different | Online Article
Coronavirus Preparedness
  • GCFA Resources during Covid-19 | Link
  • Memphis Conference Resource Page | Link
  • COVID-19 - KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services | Link
  • 6 Steps Your Congregation Should Take in Response to the Coronavirus | Link
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