February 19, 2020
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.

Celebration of the Feast of John and Charles Wesley | Mar. 3
You're invited to a s hared service with the UMC and the Episcopal Church on Mar. 3, 6:30 p.m at Christ Church Cathedral . Clergy are asked to wear vestments. Bishop McAlilly will assist with communion.

Preacher's Meeting | Mar. 10
Pastors, you may attend the morning or evening gathering no matter your status; however, the evening gathering is offered specifically for our bi-vocational pastors.    All pastor's under appointment are expected to attend  .

January Prayer Letter
Check out the January Hispanic Ministry Prayer Letter featuring Mrs. Jeanna Kimbell of Clinton First UMC.

2020 Lenten Hunger Offering
The 2020 Lenten Hunger Offering will run from Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26 through Easter Sunday, Apr. 12. In 2019 the Purchase District received $5,550 to disburse among local feeding ministries.

Anita Padgett Music Scholarship
April 15 is the deadline to apply for the $2,000 Anita Padgett Memorial Music Scholarship offered by Lone Oak UMC in Paducah, Ky. 

18th Annual Native American Resource Day | Mar. 1
Enjoy an afternoon of fellowship as some of the past, present and future of Native American cultures, traditions, spirituality and way of life are shared.

Free piano
The piano is located at Hazel UMC in Hazel, Ky. If interested, contact Jimmy at (270) 492-8878.

3 Band Concert Coming to Metropolis
Dove Award Winning and Nominated Groups are coming for a Concert March 14 at 1st UMC in Metropolis, IL. Acts include Seventh Day Slumber, Stars Go Dim, Steven Malcolm, and Guest speaker Joseph Rojas.

March 20: Hymn writing contest | DETAILS
April 1: Submit resolutions | DETAILS
April 20: Submit historical artifacts | DETAILS
May: Lodging | DETAILS

How to Contact 2020 Delegation
To contact the 2020 General Conference and 2020 Southeastern Jurisdictional delegations, click "details" below.

Bishop Walter Russell Lambuth Scholarship
April 15 is the deadline to apply for the Walter Russell Lambuth undergraduate & graduate scholarship(s).

Dollars for Scholars
March 1 is deadline for United Methodist college and seminary students to apply for 'Dollars for Scholars' for 2020-21 school year

Ben Alford Church Leader Scholarship Competition 
Two full tuition Ben Alford Scholarships are awarded to students showing exceptional promise in the area of church leadership.

Job Openings
Whether you are seeking employment or seeking to publicize a job opening we are here to help you get the word out. Want to know more?

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Feb. 28 Operation Blessings Food Pantry, 10-Noon, Goshen UMC

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