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 Clergy jobs: Guaranteed for life?
A study group asks if the denomination can continue to pay for a practice that has disappeared in other U.S. workplaces. (UMNS) |
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Saturday night special
The Call visits just one of many Lord's Acre sales happening in Holston this month. Lord, what a night.
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Reading List
They were pretty busy with all that eating and bidding and laughing. We managed to pull six away from the Lord's Acre sale to ask ... |
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Empty church, free med care
A former Oak District church building is approved to become the site for a free medical clinic. (The Oak Ridger) |
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Cool news from Junaluska
Two lodges at Lake J are undergoing major renovations, including air conditioning for your Annual Conference comfort. (Lake Junaluska CRC)
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Greatest Hits
Here's what you liked! Top three links in our last edition:
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Conference Calendar
- Oct. 23: Hiwassee's Kefauver Gala in Knoxville
- Oct. 23-24: Early Response Training in Knoxville
- Nov. 8: "Adventures in Missing the Point" in Chattanooga
- Nov. 29: United Methodist Student Sunday
- Nov. 30: Deadline for health insurance changes
- Dec. 1: Deadline for Worker's Compensation questionnaire
- Jan. 11: Deadline to submit 2009 apportionments
- Jan. 15-17: Resurrection youth event in Gatlinburg
- Jan. 17: Human Relations Sunday
- Jan. 22-24: Resurrection youth event in Gatlinburg
- Jan. 29-31: Divine Rhythm young adult event in Pigeon Forge
- Feb. 15: Change for Children grant applications due
- March 5-6: March Forth for Children training in Bristol
- March 6: UMM Day with the Bishop in Rogersville
- March 11-13: Ministers' Wives Retreat in Sevierville
More calendar items...
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Holston.org Picks
- Clergy Services page: Here you'll find domestic violence resources from Clergy Gathering; info on candidacy, course of study, and local pastors school; sexual ethics and vacation policies; and other information.
More of holston.org ...
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UMC.org Picks
- All Saints Day: Worship planning helps, a Holy Communion Service, hymns, and scripture for Nov. 1. (GBOD)
- UM Student Sunday: Bulletin inserts, stories, a children's sermon, and FAQs for Nov. 29. (UM Communications)
More of umc.org ...
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Opportunities
- I come to the garden ... The St. Andrews Community Garden Worship Service will be held Oct. 25 at 5 p.m. in Chattanooga. Instrumental music, poetry, joys and concerns.
- Still thinking about Lake Junaluska? Visit this online calendar for info on Christmas concerts, ski trips, confirmation weekends, Native American retreats, and other year-round opportunities.
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