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Preacher's Meeting | Jan. 21
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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
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Bishop McAlilly's Response to Recent Press Release
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To read Bishop McAlilly's response to the recent press release "A Protocol of Reconciliation and Grace through Separation" click details directly below.
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2020 Lenten Hunger Offering
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The 2020 Lenten Hunger Offering, unique to the Memphis Conference, will run from Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26 through Easter Sunday, Apr. 12.
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Face to Face Encounter #4
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The next Purchase Area Face to Face Encounter will be held May 12, 14, 19 & 21. For more information, contact your pastor or the District Office.
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The next Purchase Area Walk to Emmaus experiences will be held soon: Men -
March 26-29, Women - April 2-5. For more information, contact your pastor or the District Office.
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Stephen Ministry Training
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Stephen Ministry Training will begin soon at Trinity UMC in Paducah. Stephen Ministry is a lay ministry of Christian Care to people who are hurting.
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Minimum Insurance Requirements Revised
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The United Methodist Insurance Program announces revisions to minimum insurance requirements.
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Clergy and Treasurers
: The 2019 Stat Instructions were included in the December Tithing Report mailing. Stat information may be entered online any time until the
February 3rd deadline
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Missionary Visit in Feb. 2020
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Katie Peterson, Deaconess and Church and Community Worker through GBGM of the UMC, will be our conference Feb. 1-15 and is making herself available for speaking engagements (worship service, small groups, youth groups, UMW, UMM, Bible Studies, etc.). If interested, contact Katie at [email protected] or 724-856-8241.
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March 6:
Hymn writing contest |
DETAILS
April 1:
Submit resolutions |
DETAILS
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How to Contact 2020 Delegation
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To contact the 2020 General Conference and 2020 Southeastern Jurisdictional delegations, click "details" below.
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Ben Alford Church Leader Scholarship Competition
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Two full tuition Ben Alford Scholarships are awarded to students showing exceptional promise in the area of church leadership.
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Tithing Payments Deadline
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Friday, Jan. 10, 2020 is the final date the Memphis Conference Treasurer’s Office will receive payments for credit on 2019 tithing payments from churches.
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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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Check Out Our District Links
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What's Happening Beyond the District?
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What's Happening in our Local Churches?
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For more details, click the links in the boxes below.
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How to Submit News
Email submissions to
[email protected] by the Thursday prior to the week you would like the information featured.
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The mission of the Purchase District is to discover, equip, connect and send lay and clergy leaders to join Christ's transforming, disciple-making work in and for the world.
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Purchase District of the United Methodist Church
270-527-8282 | 2285 Jack Treas Road, Kirksey, KY 42054
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Friday-Sunday closed
Purchase District Links:
Memphis Conference Links:
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Dr. Rob Martin
Superintendent
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Penny Story
Administrative Assistant
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Rev. Samantha Hall
Resource Director
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District clergy are urged to not unsubscribe.
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