Smoky Mountain District
Follow Jesus. Make Disciples. Transform the World.
The latest from Smoky MountainMore News →

Bishop Leeland’s Response to Protocol of Reconciliation & Grace Through Separation
Dear Smoky Mountain District Clergy and Church Members, I hope that you will set aside time to prayerfully reflect upon the following documents concerning the Protocol of Reconciliation & Grace agreement released to our denomination on January 3rd.  ...

2020 Mountain District Leadership Empowerment Event
Empowering Lay and Clergy Leaders through Practical Training, Interactive Discussion, and Best Practices Sunday, February 9, 2020 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. Franklin-First UMC (66 Harrison Avenue, Franklin, NC) For information on the workshops, contact ...

I'm New to the District: Eric Henson
I’m New to the District: Pastor Eric Henson The purpose of this series is to introduce clergy who are new to the district. Typically, I have coffee or a phone conversation with each leader to learn more about their story. I’ve been enriched by every ...

I’m New to the District: Laura Jones
     Wisdom, love, and innovation! Those three words come to mind when I reflect on my conversation with Laura Jones, Pastor at Fines Creek UMC in Clyde, NC. Here are Pastor Laura’s answers to a few questions that I asked: Who are the most ...

MESSY CHURCH
Is your church looking for ways to connect with families with children in your community in new ways? Messy Church is a type of fresh expression that is having a huge impact around the country and globe. Messy Church combines crafts, a meal, and a ...

Shepherd’s Table: The Old Made New Again
Shepherd’s Table: The Old Made New Again One of the most exciting new forms of ministry / church is “Dinner Church.” The name pretty much says it all. Congregants gather around the table to be fed in body, mind, and spirit. Many of our churches have ...

Plains UMC Canton C.A.R.E.s Afterschool Program

Congregations For Children
Congregations For Children (C4C) "I don't have a mother!" exclaimed one of the girls in Linda Dill’s third grade reading group. "She moved to Raleigh and we don't think she's alive," she continued.   A second girl followed up, “I don’t have a mom, ...

CONFERENCE NEWSMore News →

Spiritual Formation Weekend with Rev. Mike Slaughter
HENDERSONVILLE, NC: First United Methodist Church’s annual Spiritual Formation Weekend Feb. 22 and 23 features Rev. Dr. Mike Slaughter, pastor emeritus at Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church (Tipp City, OH). On Saturday, Feb. 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., ...

Getting Started in Messy Church
Back by popular demand! Is your church looking for ways to connect with families with children in your community? Messy Church is a type of fresh expression that is having a huge impact in the UK, Canada, and Australia. On March 7th at the Western NC...

Spiritual Renewal Grant for Clergy & Lay Ministry Professionals
The LDT wants to help nurture your spiritual growth. Refresh your soul and renew your spirit through one of the many opportunities identified! Paid church leaders are eligible for up to $500 to cover the cost of a spiritual renewal opportunity...

EventsCalendar →
ContactStaff →

Linda Kelly
District Superintendent
Linda Kelly

District Office Administrator
Beth Christopoulos

(828) 454-6820
Fax: 828.454.6810

Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm

Mailing Address
PO Box 1269
Lake Junaluska, North Carolina 28745-1269

Physical Address
125 N. Lakeshore Drive
Lake Junaluska, North Carolina 28745

CONNECT WITH US
Follow Jesus. Make Disciples. Transform the World.