May 19, 2022
All who plan to attend Annual Conference need to register
If you are planning to attend the Inaugural TWK Annual Conference June 15-17, please know that all attendees (including delegates and guests) need to register this year. You can do so here. We look forward to seeing you there!
Staff and Volunteer positions are open at Lakeshore Camp & Retreat
STAFF: Several staff positions are still available. If you are interested or know someone who would like to apply, please have them reach out to Allison Doyle as soon as possible

VOLUNTEER COUNSELORS: Do you have any plans this summer? Looking for a great way to spend a week and gain some volunteer hours? Sign up to be a volunteer counselor! This position is available for anyone 15 years or older*. You can fill out an application on their website.
TWK Annual Conference 2022 | "The River of Life Unites Us"
June 15 - 17, 2022
You can find lots of information on the TWK website to be prepared for Annual Conference such as:

  • Offering
  • Registration
  • Photo directory
  • Childcare
  • Conference app download instructions
  • Preliminary schedule
  • And much more!


Please prepare before June for the Managing Transitions annual conference learning experience! Link
Does your church have a van or shuttle bus?
We need some assistance so we can offer parking shuttle services for annual conference attendees. This is a great opportunity to offer hospitality to those who are representing our local churches at the annual conference this year! If you have a shuttle or van AND a properly licensed driver available for a shift or two in Brentwood, TN on June 15-17, please email Izzie Zimmerman and she will communicate further details.
Free VBS Decorations - Construction Theme
If your VBS theme is construction or building, Reidland UMC has great decorations to share! Large cardboard stand-ups (from Oriental Trading) and many wall decorations are available now! Contact Amy Martin (email) if interested.
It's time to register for DayShore Summer Camp
McCracken County:
McCracken County UMCs will be hosting DayShore Summer Camp again! This year's event will be held June 6-10 at Lone Oak UMC. DayShore is a camp that is put on by Lakeshore Camp Counselors. Be sure to register your kiddos so they won't miss out on the fun!

Calloway County:
DayShore Summer Camp is coming to Calloway County June 13-17 at Murray First UMC! This DayShore camp experience will be for rising Kindergarten through rising 8th graders and will run from 7:30 AM-5:30 PM each day. Print off the registration form at the link below and send to Murray First UMC, Attn: Colin Moore, 503 Maple Street, Murray, KY 42071. Register by May 1st for the Early Bird cost of $50 per child. If you have any questions about DayShore at Murray First UMC, contact Colin Moore at 270-753-3812 or [email protected]
Event Reminders
Deadlines
  • Fund Balance Reports were due May 1
Tornado Relief: how you can help
A list of ways to help can be found on the on the TWK website at
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