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United Methodist funds put pressure on BP
If you have a pension with The United Methodist Church, you have investments in BP, Transocean Ltd., and Halliburton.(UMNS)
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Against the tide
Instead of pointing fingers at politicians and executives, youth from Cherokee UMC decided it was their responsibility to help clean up the gulf. (Johnson City Press) |
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Wright stuff
A clergy couple leads two Johnson City churches from a "workable, healthy distance." (Johnson City Press) |
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Take three
"How do I reduce the financial strain on the small membership church?" (Johnson City Press) |
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Hiwassee hangs in
The Tennessee state legislature passes a bill to allow Hiwassee college to again receive HOPE scholarship funds. (WDEF)
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New church? New start
How clergy who have recently moved to new appointments can get off to a good start. (United Methodist Reporter)
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Best of Summer: Week 6
We're posting the BEST photos from our conference camps during the 9 weeks of summer.
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Greatest Hits
Here's what you liked! Top three links in our last edition: |
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Holston.org Picks
- August is hot: Get prepared spiritually as you prepare for a new school year. Sign up for "Great Black Churches" on Aug. 7, "Calling All Men" on Aug. 13-14, or "Adult Ministries Kick-off" on Aug. 21.
- Tell us about VBS! The Call will do a special "VBS Roundup" in the September newspaper. Send success stories, touching stories, funny stories to thecall@holston.org. Also send photos (high-resolution JPG file attachments only).
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UMC.org Picks
- Wanted: United Methodist Communications is searching for local churches involved in environmental and immigration activities. The re-launch of www.rethinkchurch.org will highlight a "Church of the Day." Submit activity details to jvaughan@umcom.org.
- What's your best camp memory? Upload a video or see videos from others at UM Cam.
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Opportunities
- Operation Watermelon Drop: The Oak Ridge District United Methodist Men invite all to help give away 36,000 pounds of watermelons -- originally designated for a landfill -- to needy families, shelters, pantries. Meet at Beaver Ridge UMC, 8:30 a.m., Saturday, July 17. More details: e-mail Mike Smith.
- Project idea: If your Sunday school class or senior group is looking for a way to serve, scholarships are desperately needed for Strength for the Journey camps in September and October. E-mail: Ginny West Case.
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Conference Calendar
- July 22-24: UMW School of Christian Mission in Kingsport
- Aug. 1: Holston Night at the Smokies Ballpark in Kodak
- Aug. 1-4: 200th Jonesville Camp Meeting
- Aug. 1-4: 192nd Sulphur Springs Camp Meeting in Jonesborough
- Aug. 6-7: Early Response Disaster Training in Ooltewah
- Aug. 7: Great Black Churches conference in Knoxville
- Aug. 8-11: Page's Camp Meeting in Radford
- Aug. 13-14: Calling All Men in Knoxville
- Aug. 13-14: Christian Educators Fellowship at Wesley Woods
- Aug. 21: Holston Adult Ministries Conference in Knoxville
- Aug. 21: UMW Social Action Workshop in Knoxville
- Sept. 1: Grant application for HIV/AIDS ministry due
- Sept. 10-11: Abolishing Poverty in Appalachia in Kingsport
- Sept. 17-19: F.U.E.L. Retreat for youth workers in Cleveland
- Sept. 18-19: Native American "Gathering" in Tellico Plains
- Sept. 18-19: UMW Annual Meeting in Lake Junaluska
- Sept. 23-24: Holston Secretaries Assoc. in Pigeon Forge
- Oct. 2: "Funding Your Church's Vision" in Knoxville
- Oct. 3: "Funding Your Church's Vision" in Abingdon
- Oct. 3: World Communion Sunday
- Nov. 28: United Methodist Student Sunday
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