During the 2016 Annual Conference, under the leadership of Rev. Paul Slenz, the CCM practiced what they preached by keeping 100s of plastic bottles, paper lunch boxes and discarded paper out of a TN landfill. They responded to an immediate need – get those red solo cups off the lawn. They performed acts of mercy […]
Presented by: Memphis Conference Black Methodists for Church Renewal Tuesday, May 19, 2020, 1 pm via Zoom This one-hour Zoom call is sponsored by Memphis Conference Black Methodists for Church Renewal, but it is for any pastor or key layperson of any faith community considering returning to public worship during the COVID-19 pandemic. Speakers: Rev. […]
A hotline to help Middle Tennessee residents affected by the March 3 tornadoes has been created to assist in recovery. Those experiencing an unmet need as a result of the tornado are encouraged to call the Tornado Recovery Connection at 615-270-9255. The line will be open 24/7 and unanswered calls will be returned within 24 […]
By: Keith Palmer Cokesbury Nashville Community Resource Consultant Shelter-in-place has become the “new norm” for at least the next few weeks throughout most of the country and the world. In the early part of the COVID-19 pandemic, we were reacting to the ever-changing scene in our lives and in our churches. Uncertainty, grief and fear […]
By Rev. Myriam Cortes and Rev. Melisa J. Derseweh God is here! We knew the Spirit of God was very real and present among us on March 1, 2020. Iglesia Metodista Ebenezer Fellowship Fellowship (Ebenezer) and Connection UMC gathered together to share Holy Communion, a fellowship meal and a mission project. Rev. Myriam Cortez, […]
Sunday, March 29, 2020 Dear Candler Community, It is with a heavy heart that I write to inform you that our beloved friend, Jack Bandy, passed away this afternoon from complications of COVID-19. He was 93 years old and was being treated at Emory University Hospital. His family reports that he, and they from afar, […]
Confirmation is a critical part of a young person’s life in the United Methodist Church, so it’s important that their mentor is prepared for that experience, as well. Hopefully, the mentorship continues after confirmation, but that can be hard when the mentor doesn’t feel prepared for that challenge. The online “Mentoring Young People in Their […]
Memphis Theological Seminary is currently accepting applications for the Doctor of Ministry in Land, Food, and Faith Formation. This dynamic and innovative low-residency program is open to students who are passionate about the intersections of ministry with agricultural practices, food justice, care for the land, and the role of faith communities in both rural and […]
Photos by Tennessee Conference Communications Intern Brennen Boose
Those presented in 2019 with Tennessee Conference awards were honored at the annual conference in June.