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NOMINATIONS FOR DISTRICT AT-LARGE MEMBERS TO
ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2015
It's that time of year again. Please start submitting nominatons for At-Large members to Annual Conference 2015. Click here to download the nomination form.
Next year we will be voting on members to represent Holston at General Conference.
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 Celebrate Recovery is a Christ centered biblically based program of recovery for all of those dealing with life's struggles. Every Tuesday night starting Aug. 5, 2014, we will begin our night with a meal starting at 6:00 p.m. At 7:00 p.m., we will have our contemporary styled worship service. This service includes the reading of the 12 steps with their biblical comparisons, testimonies and then the sharing of the good news of Jesus Christ.
THIS IS A SAFE PLACE
A place with no judgment or condemnation. A place to "get your life back".
3203 Tazewell Pike (Old Smithwood School) Tuesdays 6:00om NorthKnoxCR.org
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ATTENTION CLERGY
CLERGY RETREAT: August 26 - Clergy Retreat Day at Camp Wesley Woods. This will go from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Please plan to be there the whole time. Our focus will be on striving for excellence in worship and preaching. Charles Maynard will be with us. He always brings depth and delight with him! Come prepared to tell a story/joke/parable, somewhere between one and four minutes long (with no notes). We will be in small groups of five or six for this practice. Lunch will be provided there for $5. Please contact Mary Hawkins to confirm your attendance or absence.
September 7 - 3:00pm District Conference - Location TBD
September 23 - 10am-Noon District Clergy Meeting- Location TBD
October 8 (Emory & Henry) and October 9 (Tennessee Wesleyan) - Conference Clergy Gathering options
November 4 - District Clergy Meeting - Location TBD
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HOLSTON METHODIST
FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
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JOB OPENINGS
Middlebrook Pike UMC seeks a Director of Children's Music. This is an interim part-time position for the 2014-15 academic school year. A Bachelors of Music Education or Bachelors of Music is preferred, but candidates working toward these degrees or candidates with experience may be considered. Two to three years of experience in working with children is preferred. This position will direct the older children choir (grades 3 - 5) and will recruit leaders for the other choirs ( two choral groups and two hand bell groups) and provide leadership and support for these ministries. Please send resumes and cover letter to Mike Moses, Church Administrator, at mmoses@middlebrookpike.com by July 25, 2014.
Kodak UMC seeks a pianist for our traditional service music and choral productions. This is a part time position involving Wednesday evening and Sunday morning commitment. If interested, please send resumes to kumcpastor@bellsouth.net.
Central UMC - Knoxville seeks a part-time security person to be responsible for the church building and safety of occupants; 10 hours per week, Sunday mornings, Sunday evenings and Wednesday evenings. Contact Central UMC, Knoxville, 524-1659, churchcentral@comcast.net
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Presents our 16th ANNIAL
GATHERING
September 12-14
Coker Creek Village,
Tellico Plains, TN
Join us for our sixteenth gathering as we explore Native American culture and spirituality. At this unique weekend event, people of all ethnic and religious backgrounds come together to honor Native American traditions. People of Native descent affirm and reconnect with their heritage while- non-Natives gain understanding and respect for Native traditions.
For more information, brochure and registration please click here, or visit http://thegathering.holston.org
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HOLSTON CONFERENCE FOUNDATION
E-NEWSLETTER
"Circuit Rider Dispatch" can be viewed at http://holstonlegacy.org. At this site you can sign up to receive their e-newsletter as well as view information containing their latest news and resources. If you have question, call the HC Foundation Office at (865)690-8124. |
 The Holston Conference Council on Finance and Administration invites you to view the August resources at waytogive.holston.org. This bulletin insert and video give thanks for the ways our giving through the tithe and second mile gifts supports our congregations as they reach out to those in special need. See how the Wallace congregation in the Abingdon District connected to the children at their community school. Use the resources in worship, small groups, Sunday School classes, committee meetings, and any other way that they help your congregation. Thank you, Holston. You'll never know how many lives you have changed. Way to go! Way to Give! Resources for November-July are also still available at waytogive.holston.org. Thank you, Holston. You'll never know how many lives you have changed. Way to go! Way to give! |
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Please share this District Newsletter by making copies for others within your Church or forwarding a copy of this email. If anyone is interested in joining the email distribution there is a link at the bottom of the page to add or delete your email address.
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 For the 7th consecutive year, the Holston Conference United Methodist Men are proud to sponsor Calling All Men. This year's event (August 1st and 2nd) on the campus of Tennessee Wesleyan College in Athens, TN will feature a Friday afternoon community supported picnic with music, storytelling and a community prayer walk. It is free to all with no registration necessary.
On Saturday, there will be 3 speakers, including Roger Woods, UT Vols Team Chaplain, Linda Tozer, Regional Director of the Society of St. Andrew, and Gil Hanke, Genl. Secretary Gen. Comm.on UMM. Three workshops will be offered as well, presented by Barry Kidwell, John Gargis, Tom Tozer and Bill Black.
Participants will also have the opportunity to take part in a hands-on mission project, preparing 10,000 individual meals through Stop Hunger Now.
Cost for the event $40.00 includes speakers, workshops, hands-on project, and BBQ lunch. Please view flyer now for workshops and schedule information. For more information you may contact Eric Knoefel eknoefel@msn.com 865-388-9459. 0.6 CEU's *********************************************** Churches can send a group of men (3 or more) at the early bird price of $30 each as long as the church will send a check this week. Names can be sent via email now or even register at the door. Follow these easy steps... - Just send an email to Eric Knoefel at eknoefel@msn.com with the number you want to send and the name of the church.
- Remit the amount (Number x $30) to Sue Weber at the Holston Conference 217 S. Rankin Rd, Alcoa TN 37701 Re: CAM
- Email eknoefel@msn.com the following information about who's attending: Name, Church, District, and what workshop they want to attend (See attached pdf) if you want these men can register at the door however we can only register the number paid for at the early rate.
That's it...your church can still send men to this incredible opportunity to be better disciples and to empower them to make disciples of Christ. What's the catch...you must remit payment this week, there are no refunds however additional men can still pay at the door, this only applies to groups of 3 or larger with no limit. Take advantage of this opportunity to send men to this event |
Knoxville District Lay Speaker / LAY SERVANT Training September 12-13, 2014 Middlebrook Pike UMC 7234 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, Tennessee 37909 information and registration, click here
Registration Fee = $40 The registration fee includes lunch on Saturday and all materials for your course.
Workshops
Basic Course
Course Leader: Mr. Del Holley
The Lay Servant Ministry Basic Course is required for all persons who desire to be recognized as local church lay speakers (Book of Discipline (2012) ¶ 267). This course focuses on the three primary aspects of lay speaking ministry: leading, caring, and communicating.
Advanced Course A: Leading in Prayer
Course Leader: Ginny West Case
"Lay Servants Lead Prayer"
ADVANCED COURSE B: DISCOVERING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS:
Course Leader: Rev. Doug Jennings
"Each One A Minister"
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REFRESHER Course FOR LOCAL CHURCH LAY SPEAKERS: Saturday only 1:00-4:00 pm
Principles of Spiritual Leadership: Effective ministry calls for leaders who combine both skills and faith. Transformation for leader as well as the committee, group or ministry being led. This 3 hour course will explore some of the characteristics of effective spiritual leadership such as understanding the mission of the church and vision of the congregation, practicing means of grace and leading together in Christian community.
Course Leader: Mr. Del Holly
Cost: $10 - does not include lunch on Saturday
THIS COURSE IS NOT FOR RE-CERTIFICATION FOR CERTIFIED LAY SERVANTS
PLEASE NOTE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPT. 1, 2014
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2014 School of Congregational Development
Charlotte, NC
August 14-17, 2014
For more information and registration please click here.
Scholarships are also available for Racial/Ethnic participants.
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HOLSTON CONFERENCE SECRETARIES ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
Sept. 18-20, 2014
MainStay Inn & Suites, Pigeon Forge, TN
We graciously ask you to encourage and finance your ministry assistant or treasurer to attend the 2014 Holston Conference Secretaries Association (HCSA) annual business meeting and conference, which will be held on September 18-20, 2014 at MainStay Suites in Pigeon Forge. He or she will return renewed and excited about the new tips that will help your office to run more efficiently!
This year we will explore mission opportunities that are available through the Holston Conference, ranging from local church outreach to conference-wide initiatives. A refresher on office finances, such as insurance and pastor worksheets, is also on the agenda, and we will hear from a legal expert regarding information needed on form, photo releases, and other legal documents used in the church. We will also revisit a favorite topic- social media - and discuss best practices for using it effectively in our ministry. And, of course we will participate in hands-on mission project as well as enjoy some fellowship and entertainment.
The HCSA is open to any administrative/secretarial/ministry assistant or treasurer who is employed by the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church, its institutions, agencies, or churches on a full-time, part-time, or volunteer basis.
For more information and registration please click here.
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IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY
TO SPEAK AT CONCORD UMC
Barbara Szweda, Associate Professor of Law at LMU Duncan School of Law, will speak on immigration and refugee issues on August 13 at 6:15 pm at Concord United Methodist Church, 11020 Roane Drive, Knoxville. The public is invited to attend. Professor Szweda will be kicking-off a five-week lecture and film series on immigration issues sponsored by the Church and Society Team at Concord UMC.
Before coming to Knoxville, Professor Szweda served as legal director for Utah Health and Human Rights, a center for survivors of torture, war and civil unrest. She also worked closely with the Immigration Court and pro bono initiatives sponsored by the law school and Bar Association to provide training to attorneys and representation to indigent immigrants. Professor Szweda taught Immigration Law, Refugee and Asylum Law, and Poverty Law courses for seventeen years at Notre Dame University's Law School and for twelve years directed the Notre Dame Legal Aid Clinic and the Notre Dame Immigration Clinic.
The series, "Wednesday Night Sojourns: An exploration of immigration issues through the lens of faith," will continue with a series of films which explore the complexity of immigration issues and policy. The Visitor will be shown on August 20, Dying to Live on August 27, Farmingville on September 3, and God Grew Tired of Us on September 10. Following the showing of Dying to Live on August 27th, former University of Tennessee professor Loida Velazquez will lead a discussion of Hispanic culture and immigration. Dr. Velazquez is a well-known educator and advocate for justice. In 2009 she and her husband were honored with the Danny Mayfield Champion of Change award from Community Shares.
Contact Kate Roos at 766-7714 for information.
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