September 9, 2020
Conference UMW Annual Meeting | Sept. 19
The Memphis Conference United Methodist Women Annual Meeting will be held virtually on Sept. 19. More details will be available soon.
Delegates to Memphis Annual Conference
If you do not have the capability to attend annual conference virtually please contact the district office at 270-527-8282. We have some sites available where you can join virtually.

Turner Grant Recipient and Wellness Circle Invitation
The Massac-Lebanon Charge received this year's Turner Grant and offers an invitation for others to join a Wellness Circle.
30-Days of Anti-Racism
The United Methodist General Commission on Religion & Race invites participation in 30 days of suggested activities designed to help everyone be more anti-racist in how they think & act. Share pictures & reflections using #30DaysAntiRacism.
New Ad Campaign
“The people of The United Methodist Church believe that when we turn to God's love, we can find peace, joy and hope”
#IGiveUMC in Honor of Grandparents
From now until September 13, we ask United Methodists everywhere to express appreciation on behalf of a grandparent in your life and to share how others can join you in this celebration.
Reflections of an Army Chaplain
Dr. Elvernice "Sonny" Davis, former executive director of United Methodist Neighborhood Centers in Memphis, published this faith-themed book in March.
Back-to-School During COVID-19 Worship Resources
Resource UMC has assembled a list of Prayer, Worship, and Outreach resources and suggestions to support students and teachers during this particularly unique back-to-school season.
Active Shooter Webinar for Churches
Set for Sept. 22 & hosted by United Methodist General Council on Finance and Administration
Responding to Racism
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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