March 5, 2015

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Convocation

High attendance for 'Renegade Gospel'

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. -- Describing his own teaching style as the "gift of irritation," Rev. Mike Slaughter challenged conventional church practices and denominational structure with sound bites, statistics, and scripture.

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Clergy Gathering

Commentary: 'We need more holy conversation'

CLINTON, Tenn. -- The Rev. Paige Pearson Wimberly shares her experience during conversations on homosexuality, led by Bishop Dindy Taylor at last week's Clergy Gathering.

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Perspective

Bearden youth pastor breaks back during sledding accident

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Brad Clower was ready to quit when he decided to take one more ride. That's when he and his sled connected harshly with the metal manhole cover.

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Holston News & Info

The Call

Roof collapses on Big Stone Gap District office

The Call

March 1 print edition: Jubilee Project, 2014 budget

The Chattanoogan

Selma martyr had ties to Methodist church in Chattanooga

Holston Conference Foundation

Circuit Rider Dispatch: Feb. 24 edition

Holston Finance/ Missions

Way to Give videos, bulletin inserts available for 2015

Holston Calendar Dates

Holston United Methodist Women
Sisters in Service: March 14-15 in Sevierville, Tenn.

Holston Ministers' Wives

Annual retreat: March 19-21 in Pigeon Forge

Holston Youth Ministries
Discovery, Exploring Call to Ministry: March 20-22 in Townsend, Tenn.

Holston Missions
UMVIM Team Leader training: March 21 in Oak Ridge

Holston Nurture Ministries

Clergy Marriage Enrichment: April 10-12 in Newport

Holston Foundation/ Stewardship Committee

Stewardship Conference: April 11-12 in Knoxville, Abingdon

Holston Commission on Archives & History
Thomas Amis House dedication: April 18 in Rogersville

Holston Older Adult Ministries

Jubilation retreat: April 19-21 in Pigeon Forge

Holston Connectional Ministries

Discovering Authentic Worship: April 23-25 in Kodak, Kingsport

Holston Foundation/ Holston Board of Pensions

Clergy Benefits seminar: May 4-5 in Knoxville, Abingdon

Holston Outreach/Advocacy Team

Poverty Summit: Aug. 28-29 in Marion, Va.

United Methodist News & Info

United Methodist News Service

Severe winter alters church routines but not commitment

United Methodist News Service

C�te d'Ivoire faith leaders join fight to keep Ebola out

United Methodist News Service

Malaria: Dollars in the plate save lives in Africa

General Commission on Status and Role of Women
March: Women's History Month from the pulpit

General Board of Discipleship

Ideas to celebrate Women's History Month

Lewis Center for Church Leadership

8 reasons people aren't listening to announcements

United Methodist Communications

Rethink your Easter graphics

General Board of Discipleship
Liturgy: March 8 is Girl Scout Sunday

UMC Giving

One Great Hour of Sharing is March 15

General Board of Global Ministries

Apply to be a young adult missioner: Due March 31

General Board of Higher Education & Ministry

Apply for fall 2015 loans and scholarships

Upcoming Events

Sisters in Service Retreat

March 14-15

>>Holston United Methodist Women event in Sevierville, Tenn. Topic: "Making Wise Decisions in Midst of Endless Demands."

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Discovery
March 20-22
>>For youth considering a lifetime of work in the church. Held at Camp Wesley Woods near Townsend, Tenn.

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