December 31, 2015

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Reflection

From appointments to shootings: Our top 15 stories of the year

Rev. Reed Shell of Hixson UMC participates in memorial services following a July mass shooting.

ALCOA, Tenn.. -- Clergy appointments and controversy always make the year-end list. Yet in 2015, Holston readers were also concerned about a Resurrection tragedy, a Chattanooga shooting, and poverty.

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Gratitude

7 Holston friends share their Christmas memories

ALCOA, Tenn. -- Some are happy. Some are not. But all will make you think and give thanks for the gift of all gifts. Merry Christmas.

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Holston News & Info

Holston Communications

Bishop Taylor's Christmas prayer on video

WATE/ WBIR

Kodak church steeple damaged in fire

WJHL

Shades of Grace provides Christmas meal for those in need

WCYB

Shades of Grace invites children to Christmas safe space

The Carroll News

Out of the Box purchases 2 buildings, will expand

WJHL

Kingsport church holds 'Sensitive Santa' event

LaFollette Press

Behind the beard is Santa from Jacksboro UMC

WCYB

Chilhowie UMC member takes therapy dog to hospital on Christmas day

Us Against Alzheimer's

Brenda Carroll recalls Christmas lesson

Holston Council on Finance and Administration

'Way to Give' December resources

Holston Conference Foundation

Circuit Rider Dispatch: Dec. 29 edition

Holston Calendar Dates

Gray United Methodist Church

Lectionary Palooza for Lent: Jan. 7

First Knoxville UMC

Jim Harnish speaks Jan. 10-11

United Methodist Appalachian Ministry Network

Hunger and Poverty Grants: Applications due Jan. 15

Holston Finance

Last day to submit 2015 tithe payments: Jan. 19

Holston Youth Ministry

Resurrection: Jan. 22-24 in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

Holston Young Adult Ministry

Divine Rhythm: Jan. 29-31 in Gatlinburg, Tenn.

Holston Congregational Development

Sermon Academy: Feb. 1 in Alcoa, Tenn.

Holston Children's Ministry

Change for Children grant application deadline: Feb. 15

Wesley Leadership Institute

Convocation: Feb. 22-25 in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

Holston Connectional Ministries

Annual Conference: June 5-8 in Lake Junaluska, NC

United Methodist News & Info

South Carolina Conference

Connections, donations aid S.C. flood victims

United Methodist Communications

Sara Hotchkiss: Managing the business of General Conference

United Methodist Committee on Relief

Welcome the stranger: Video reflection

Ministry Matters

Faith resolutions for 2016

Ministry Matters

Why many welcoming churches are dying churches

United Methodist News Service

How would Mary be treated as a young mother today?

Interfaith Worker Justice

Remembering Bishop Jesse DeWitt

United Methodist Communications

General Conference prayer observance begins Jan. 1

UMC Giving
Human Relations Day is Jan. 17

General Board of Higher Education and Ministry

When and how did you get the call?

United Methodist Communications

General Conference 2016 in Portland, Oregon

Upcoming Events

Divine Rhythm

Jan. 29-31

>> Retreat for adults ages 18 to 35. Registration deadline: Dec. 31, $40 per person. Late registration begins Jan. 1, $55 per person. Mills Auditorium, Gatlinburg, Tenn.

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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:

Advent Edition

We thought it would be fun to ask Holston friends born on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:

"What book is lying on your nightstand?"