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December 22, 2014
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Remembering "Father Christmas": Greeneville man helped connect church and community

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. -- With his white hair, beard, and big frame, Greg Isom didn't have to dress up to draw a second look, but he did. He was known for wearing a kilt to split firewood or a breechcloth and moccasins to walk his dogs.

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Convocation relocates from Lake Junaluska to Pigeon Forge

The annual continuing education event for Holston Conference clergy will break tradition by moving from its longtime location in western North Carolina to Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on Feb. 23-26.

"Clergy Gathering," traditionally held in fall but delayed this year, will be held in the midst of the four-day gathering on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 24.
Inspiration

Christmas commentary: One lone candle can pierce the darkness

ABINGDON, Va. -- The Rev. Sandra Johnson writes about an ordinary December trip past two different neighborhoods.
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Resurrection
Jan. 16-18
Jan. 23-25 
>>30th anniversary of Holston's annual spiritual-enrichment weekend for youth in Gatlinburg, Tenn.   

Divine Rhythm
Jan. 30-Feb. 1
>>Holston's annual spiritual event for adults ages 18 to 35, held in Gatlinburg, Tenn.  

Bishop's Christmas Greeting

Bishop Mary Virginia Taylor shares a Christmas prayer with her Holston Conference family.


Reading List

We asked Sue Ivens, a member at Broadway United Methodist Church in Maryville, Tenn., "What book is lying on your nightstand?"

War and Remembrance, by Herman Wouk

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