July 15, 2020
Safer Worship Grants & Renfro Trust Fund
Churches are invited to apply for Safer Worship Grants to help purchase supplies for returning to worship amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. | Details

Aug. 1 is the deadline for small, rural churches to apply for bricks & mortar grants. | Details
Attention churches, youth pastors, and families with students heading to college this fall
Names & email addresses are being collected to help students connect with college campus ministries | Link
New Purchase District Superintendent
Rev. Dr. Ben Boone is appointed Interim District Superintendent of the Purchase District beginning July 1. Boone, a retired elder since 2014, served as district superintendent of the former Jackson District from 2000-2006. | Details | Bio
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 | PDF | Online Article
2020 Annual Conference Update
The Memphis Annual Conference Planning Team is looking at all options for how to safely convene the 2020 annual conference session.

Delegate Preregistration is Open
Preregistration is necessary for the 2020 Memphis Annual Conference because of the changed nature of annual conference this year.

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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Online Worship Opportunities | Link
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