All God's Children July 24, 2008 Call-Out   ·   Pray Now   ·   Job Opportunities   ·   About Us Which districts increased in membership? Holston leaders are celebrating a rare, if small, increase in church membership. Here's how the numbers add up by district.  SEJ update The Rev. Jerald Russell was not elected bishop. Bishop James Swanson was reassigned to Holston Conference. If you want to know more about the July 16-19 Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference, visit the SEJ site. Reading List (for the recently retired) What kinds of books do clergy members read when they've just been sprung from the pulpit? Bishop rules "void" on same-sex statement Bishop Beverly Shamana says retired clergy in nothern California and Nevada could face disciplinary charges if they perform gay marriages. (UMNS) Super summer Did anyone in your church attend Junior High or Senior High Assembly? Here are 50 photos from the July 7-11 youth gathering at Hiwassee College. MORE youth news A senior high student writes about her Assembly experience. The CCYM elects new officers. And the Connectional Ministries office announces a new staff member. Conference Calendar July 24-26: UMW School of Christian Mission at First Oak Ridge UMC Aug. 3-6: Jonesville Camp Meeting in Big Stone Gap District Aug. 3-6: Sulphur Springs Camp Meeting in Jonesborough, Tenn. Aug. 3: Holston Night at the Smokies Ballpark in Kodak, Tenn. Aug. 15-16: Calling All Men in Sevierville, Tenn. Aug. 23: Holston Conference UMW Legislative Event at Church Street UMC Sept. 4: Clergy Golf Tournament in Morristown, Tenn. Sept. 17-19: Holston Conference Secretaries Association in Sevierville, Tenn. Sept. 19-21: F.U.E.L. Sabbath Retreat for youth workers in Gatlinburg, Tenn. Sept. 20-21: Holston Conference UMW Annual Meeting in Lake Junaluska, N.C. Sept. 20-21: Native American  Gathering in Tellico Plains, Tenn. More calendar items... Holston.org Picks Fore: The 2nd annual Clergy Golf Tournament is scheduled for Sept. 4 in Morristown, Tenn. Forms: Visit the conference finance site for the 2009 budget, apportionment info, housing allowance info, and other downloadables. More of holston.org ... UMC.org Picks What is this thing called emerging worship? Visit the GBOD's "Worship" site. Plan for August: Here are offertory prayers for each Sunday of the month. More of umc.org ... Opportunities Like to camp? The Rev. Tom Blackshear invites others to help begin a Holston chapter of the National United Methodist Campers. (E-mail  Blackshear now.) Order a Holston calendar and handbook/directory for 2009. .

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