June 30, 2022
2022-23 Clergy Appointments
We'd like to offer appreciation and a big "Welcome Back" to our clergy families who are returning for the 2022-2023 Conference year and offer a big "Welcome" to those who will be serving new Appointments/Assignments beginning in July.

Rev. Joe Hansen, Purchase District Project Manager
Rev. Justin Ramer, Broadway
Rev. Brian Nance, Concord
Rev. Dennis Vance, Burnetts Chapel-Trinity (Graves)-St. Paul
Rev. Richard Burkeen, Dexter Hardin-Independence-Russell Chapel
Rev. Steven Howe, Masons Chapel-Good Shepherd
Kevin Paschall, Milburn
Rev. Jonathan Althoff, Palestine (McCracken)-New Liberty
Rev. Katie Minnis, Reidland
Rev. April Arnold, Kirksey-Goshen and Wesley Foundation at MSU

2022-23 District Clergy Directory (contact your pastor for the password)
District Office closed July 4
The District Office will be closed Monday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. We will resume regular office hours on Tuesday, July 5.
Please help make Meharry in Memphis a success
In a bold move, Meharry Medical School in Nashville has partnered with Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare in Memphis, The University of Memphis, and Church Health to establish a Memphis campus. | Details
Christmas in July? | 2022 Project Christmas Shoe Box is getting ready to launch
UM Churches throughout the southeastern US have worked together to provide our UM missionaries and local pastors with Christmas gifts and the Christmas story to children they minister to. In 2020, over 13,000 boxes were distributed in 9 different countries. Our 2022 project dates are July 15th – August 15th.
Last year, the entire legacy Memphis Conference joined in this project, filling over 2,000 boxes.
LET'S DO IT AGAIN THIS YEAR!! | Details

To pick up the required shoe boxes and the list of appropriate contents, contact the district office at 270-527-8282 to set up an appointment. Boxes are already going fast!
Video Recordings from Annual Conference
Recordings from each worship service and all business sessions are now available on the conference website. | Link
Hannah's Hope Fundraising
Hannah's Hope has a goal to get conference youth groups and Sunday School classes involved in summer fundraising initiatives. Learn more and get involved. | Details
United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) | Survey & Leadership Training
UMVIM wants to hear from you! Please take the time to complete this survey to help the team better connect the conference in mission. There will also be a leadership training on Aug. 13 at Murfreesboro First UMC. | Details
Meals Needed for students at Wesley Foundation at Murray State University
The Wesley Foundation at Murray State University is looking for churches and groups to provide meals for students. You can bring Potluck or sponsor a meal. If sponsoring a meal, please mail the check to 1315 Payne St., Murray, KY 42071. If bringing a meal, email Glynis McCallum to confirm a date or call her at 270-227-6023.
Youth Ministry Cohort Opportunity
A TWK Youth Ministry Cohort is scheduled to begin in August 2022. This cohort will meet over the course of nine months to take a deeper dive into more effective youth ministry. Learn how your church can participate! | Details
Find much more news in the Conference Newsletter
June 30 Newsletter | Link

Subscribe | Link (at the bottom of the TWK home page)
Employment Opportunities
Communications Coordinator, Paris First UMC | contact 731-642-4764

Pianist/organist, Paris First UMC | contact 731-642-4764

Childcare/Preschool Teacher, Trinity UMC | contact 270-534-9516
Event Reminders
  • Jul. 15 – Aug. 15: 2022 Project Christmas Shoe Box
  • Aug.: TWK Youth Ministry Cohort begins | Link
  • Oct. 7-9: Inaugural TWK Youth Gathering | Link
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What's Happening Beyond the District?
What's Happening in our Local Churches?
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Online Worship Opportunities | Link
Jul. 16 Vacation Bible School "Taste & See that the LORD is Good!,” Kirksey UMC (more details to come)
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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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