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April 27, 2023

Two Lay Delegates to be elected

This year we will elect two lay delegates for our General/Jurisdictional Delegation to the General and Jurisdictional Conferences to fill two vacancies. These delegates will be elected from the whole of the TWK Conference laity and voted on by the whole of the TWK conference laity. All Lay Voting Members of the 2023 TWK annual conference may vote for these delegates in June. Laity interested in nominating themselves for these positions must complete and submit a nomination form by May 10, 2023More information

Abide in Christ Bible Study

Be sure and make plans for a group or individual Bible Study ahead of this year’s TWK UMC Annual Conference. This six-week session study, and each session includes several spiritual practices: reading scripture aloud, praying, sitting with God in silence, singing or listening to

music, and Visio Divina. Find the downloadable study here.




The bishop reflects on gun violence and calls us to action

Bishop McAlilly is calling on United Methodists throughout the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference to join together in a letter-writing campaign. Please write our elected officials at the state and federal levels, advocating for swift and meaningful gun reform legislation to be passed.


More information, sample letters, and links to legislators’ contact information can be found at  https://twkumc.org/letters-gun-reform



Please also go to the same web page above and let us know when you write letters – we are keeping track of TWK support for smart, effective gun laws!


Bishop's Blog post

Job opportunity

Administrative Assistant, Paducah, KY | Trinity UMC | Details

Encourage People to Stay Connected with The Vine

Some United Methodists in our conference are feeling less comfortable in their home churches and may have even stopped attending. We are forming new spaces of relationship for seekers and those displaced by the loss of a local congregation. The Vine is a sacred space for them to connect with a community of faith right now. Let’s have a conversation and go from there! Learn more about how people can connect with The Vine.

TWK Annual Conference 2023

Renasant Convention Center in Memphis

June 19 - 21, 2023


SINGERS NEEDED: Singers (and musicians) from churches and ministries are invited to join the TWK Mass Choir for the Annual Conference worship services. Music leaders, register your singers' interest in participating by clicking this link


REPORTS & RESOLUTIONS: Please visit the annual conference webpage: twkumc.org/AC2023 to find submission guidelines and deadlines as well as EXHIBITOR opportunities. 


ORDINATION: We have new information regarding vesting for the Service of Licensing, Commissioning, and Ordination at this year's annual conference session. 


MEAL SPONSORS: Please also note that a meal sponsorship request form is now available for groups that would like to host a lunch or dinner during the annual conference. 


VOLUNTEER: Memphis area church members, college students, spouses of voting members, etc. are encouraged to sign up to volunteer during the annual conference!


HOTEL: Hotel reservation information 


For further questions, please contact AC2023@twkumc.org.

Why I am Staying UMC

We thank all of you for your continued commitment to the witness and mission of the UMC! Each week, we receive more and more testimonies and photos from folks throughout our conference inspired by and passionate about the mission of our denomination. Check out this webpage to read more. We want to hear what makes you excited to stay UMC! Email us your story and your photos at communications@twkumc.org.

Events and Deadlines

  • Apr. 30 | Deadline for Anita Padgett Music Scholarship | Details
  • May 22 | Special Called Annual Conference | Link
  • Nov. 13 | Special Called Annual Conference | Link
  • Oct. 20-30 | Education Opportunities Cruise with the Bishop | Brochure
  • Apr. 23 – May 3, 2024 | General Conference | Read more
  • May 5-7 | Beersheba Springs Assembly's 8th Annual Women's Retreat | Learn more
  • Oct. 20-30 | Educational Opportunities Cruise with the Bishop: Paul's Second and Third Missionary Journeys | Trip brochure
What's Happening Beyond the District?

What's Happening in our Local Churches?

Check back next week.


Find church locations at this link.

May 5-6 Semi-Annual Yard Sale, Friday, 7am-5pm and Saturday, 7am-2pm (all funds collected go to Reelfoot Rural Ministries Christmas Toy Store) | Kirksey UMC

May 13 Community Breakfast, 8am-9:30am | Kirksey UMC

May 13 Drive Thru Food Pantry, 10am-noon or while supplies last | Kirksey UMC

May 14 G-Men Breakfast for all, 8am-9am | Goshen UMC

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DISTRICT: Email submissions to purchasedistrict@twkumc.org by the Thursday prior to the week you would like the information featured.


CONFERENCE: https://twkumc.org/communications/how-to-submit/

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