July 3, 2019
Clergy Welcome Picnic - Next Tuesday
Clergy and Clergy Families: We hope you plan to join us for the 2019 annual Clergy Welcome Picnic where we will introduce and welcome clergy who are newly appointed to the district AND their families too. See the flyer for more details. R.S.V.P. by July 3.

District Office Closed...
...Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day
Local Pastors Breakfast Postponed
The Local Pastor's Breakfast has been postponed until further notice due a tree toppling onto Lebanon UMC , June 23, during one of the many recent storms. Please be in prayer for Rev. John smithmier and the Lebanon congregation.

UMW sponsors Mission U | July 19-20
Mission U is an opportunity to study current issues impacting society based on current mission study topics with particular attention to the responsibilities of women in fulfilling the mission work of the church. Open to members and non-members (adult and youth) of United Methodist Women.

Renfro Trust Fund | Grants for Small Rural Churches
Funds are again available for award. The deadline for application is September 1. Please note: applications must be submitted to the conference office by Aug. 1 to the attention of Robbin McCoy.

Expanding the Mission Field... Affirmed
Delegates affirm the creation of a new conference.

News about 'Connectional Ministries'
Bishop announces new model of organization & operation beginning July 1, 2019.

$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.

General Conference 2020
  • June 30 is deadline for young people to apply to be part of Young People's Address | Details
  • July 31 is deadline to apply to serve as volunteer marshal or page | Details
  • August 1 is deadline to apply to write or provide original liturgy | Details
Creation Care Summit: Building a Movement
July 11-14, 2019
Scarritt Bennett Center, Nashville, TN
Open to all United Methodists

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