June 26, 2019
Clergy Welcome Picnic
Clergy and Clergy Families: We hope you plan to join 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.

Local Pastors Breakfast
Local Pastors - you, your spouse, and children are invited to a Local Pastor's Breakfast Saturday, July 6, 9–11am at Lebanon UMC in Paducah. Come and fellowship with other local pastors and their families.
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.

Wrap Up
2019 Memphis Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, June 2-4, Collierville, TN

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
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.

Creation Care Summit: Building a Movement
July 11-14, 2019
Scarritt Bennett Center, Nashville, TN
Open to all United Methodists

District Office Closure
Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day
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