July 17, 2019
Preacher's Meeting | Aug. 20
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 .

SAVE THE DATE: Lay Servant Training Courses
What: Basic and Advanced Courses
When: August 16-17
Cost: $15.00 
Registration ends: August 5
More details to come!
Retreat for Clergy Spouses
The Memphis & Tennessee Conferences will host their annual Clergy Spouse Retreat at Beersheba Springs Assembly, Sept. 20-22. Registration is now open!

School Supplies Needed at RRM
RRM will give out school supplies again this year! Donations can be brought to main center Monday - Friday.

Job Openings
Children's Ministry Director | Broadway UMC, Paducah, KY | Details

Youth Ministry Leader | Calvert City UMC, Calvert City, KY | Details

Childcare Worker for Mother's Day Out Program |
Broadway UMC, Paducah, KY | Details
Memphis Conference has new archivist/historian
Gratia Strother is new archivist/historian for Memphis & Tennessee Conferences

Renfro Trust Fund | Grants for Small Rural Churches
Funds are again available for award. Please note: applications must be submitted to the district office by July 25 to meet the conference and SEJ deadlines.

$500 Scholarship Available to Clergy
A $500 scholarship is available to any clergy in the Memphis Conference who completes the Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising course Aug. 5-8.

Native Moccasins Rock Conference
Aug. 1 is deadline to register for this Aug. 9-11 event

Back to School Resources
Words of welcome might be just what families need this fall. Be prepared with outreach resources! Use coupon code UMCF19 to save $200 off your order (while supplies last)!

General Conference 2020
  • July 31 - deadline to apply to serve as volunteer marshal or page | Details
  • August 1 - deadline to apply to write or provide original liturgy | Details
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Aug. 11 Aging Well: Aging Plan and Prep , Massac UMC
Aug. 18 60th Anniversary Celebration , Concord UMC
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