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Alcoa, Tenn.
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Why she stayed in the #UMC: "There are no winners when the church is divided, but I had to choose the only church I’ve ever known." This is our ongoing series on Holston.org! Read the story > bit.ly/3LgIunU
After representatives of 264 churches desiring to leave the #UMC had finally achieved their mission and left the building, Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett stepped before the surprisingly still full sanctuary of Central UMC and smiled. Read wrap-up story > bit.ly/3ADXwz9
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The Rev. David P. Gushee, a Baptist and author of many works on Christian ethics, says clergy and churches leaving The United Methodist Church and those staying should strive to “let each other go in peace.” buff.ly/44auq7T
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The board of the @gcorrumc has issued an open letter to the leaders in the Western Jurisdiction, urging that they lift the suspension of Bishop Minerva Carcaño. The agency’s board also urges greater transparency in the process. gcorr.org/news/urgent-reques…
When 945 Holston members filled the pews at @KnoxCentralUMC April 22 to approve the disaffiliation of 264 churches, they were returning to the site of another emotional milestone that happened 83 years ago. Read about it > bit.ly/3LvBEvY @UMCHistory
Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett shares an inspiring message on the "next chapter" for Holston United Methodists: "We are a group of 578 churches and 889 active and retired clergy moving into the future with courage and determination." Read it > bit.ly/3V8OQtT
When 945 Holston members filled the pews at @KnoxCentralUMC April 22 to approve the disaffiliation of 264 churches, they were returning to the site of another emotional milestone that happened 83 years ago. Read about it > bit.ly/3LvBEvY @UMCHistory
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🛠💥As we round the bend on this second day of exams, we hope that everyone is smashing those finals! Student Activities hosted a mobile rage room to celebrate the end of the semester earlier this week. Sending the best of thoughts to students and faculty this week!
Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett shares an inspiring message on the "next chapter" for Holston United Methodists: "We are a group of 578 churches and 889 active and retired clergy moving into the future with courage and determination." Read it > bit.ly/3V8OQtT
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The United Methodist Church’s top court weighed in on whether withdrawing clergy must surrender their credentials and other questions related to church disaffiliations. umnews.org/en/news/court-rul…
Last Saturday, Holston #UMC members worshipped together before voting to allow 264 (out of 842) churches to exit the denomination. This Holston news release and our photos have been shared widely by local media the last few days. We appreciate it! > bit.ly/448fVl2
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Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett announced new Holston Conference clergy staff members and full-time projected appointments for 2023-2024 yesterday > bit.ly/3MR7dBw
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Among the winners of Smithsonian Magazine’s photo contest is a photograph taken of woman waiting for her polling place to open at Central #UMC in Atlanta. The congregation has a strong tradition of support for voting rights. @ConnectNGUMC reports. buff.ly/3odGnta
Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett announced new Holston Conference clergy staff members and full-time projected appointments for 2023-2024 earlier today > bit.ly/3MR7dBw
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We are SO excited for our community wide worship event this Sunday! Please remember we WILL be having BBQ & Bluegrass no matter if it rains or shines! We will simply move the service indoors if need be. Come on out and enjoy great music and BBQ!
“Lord, we have strategized when we should have been waiting on you." 200 members representing almost 90 #UMC churches gathered across Holston Conference for a prayer weekend that could "inspire a Methodist revolution." Read the story > bit.ly/3UszcJL
What to do if you want to stay #UMC in Holston Conference but your church is disaffiliating ... Please visit bit.ly/41jts7e for options & resources being developed for you. #MakingDisciples #LoveMyChurch
Holston #UMC pastors are very busy with #HolyWeek prep and also, some are expecting appointment changes. Pray for and be extra kind to your pastor this week. Here are appointment dates announced by Bishop Wallace-Padgett earlier this year. > > bit.ly/3YOyBTL
