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November 19, 2015
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Crisis
Holstonians pray, wrestle with emotions after Paris attacks

ALCOA, Tenn.. -- Reeling between faith and fear, United Methodists struggled with their reactions to the news of terrorist attacks and refugees. 

"Paris, Beirut, Baghdad ... dear God. The world cries out in pain."
Relationships
When churches love schools: 10 tips for great partnerships
   
Holston congregations discover that a practical way to reach out to children in poverty is to develop a partnership with a nearby school. Here is advice from 21 churches and an elementary principal, too.

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United Methodists speak up for Syrian refugees

 

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Council of Bishops president responds to Paris attacks

 

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Shock, solidarity after Paris attacks

 

United Methodist News Service

Seeking refuge across the sea

 

Ministry Matters

Bishop Jones: We must recognize we are engaged in cultural war

 

The Mountaineer

As Paris mourned, Muslims, Christians and Jews prayed at Lake Junaluska

 

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Upcoming Events
United Methodist Student Sunday

Nov. 29

>>Support college students with these resources and a special offering.

 

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Convocation

Feb. 22-25

>> Annual continuing educational event for Holston pastors in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Also: Clergy Gathering.

 

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Reading List
We asked Becky Hall, member at Christ United Methodist Church in Chattanooga, Tenn., and delegate to General Conference:
What book is lying on your nightstand? 
 

                             
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Way to Give
Have you recorded your hours in service to children in poverty?
Have you recorded your hours of service for  children in poverty?



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Greatest Hits
Our most clicked-on stories in the last edition:

 

1. Preacher and pianist prevail over cancer

 

2. 'My experience at Clergywomen Consultation by the sea'

 

3. Obituary: Rev. Paul Brown Sr.

 

Nov. 5 edition

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Viral Shot
Our Facebook readers loved this photo of Rev. Larry Dial behind the stove at First Broad Street UMC's annual woodcutting mission in Cherokee, N.C.
 


 
Callback
A story from our November 2004 archives:
 
"It didn't take long for me to realize that this man was intent on hurting me."