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Retreat for Rural Clergy, Sept 12-14
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June 28, 2022
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest.” — Jesus (Matthew 11:29, MSG) Hinton Rural Life Center is hosting a renewal retreat for rural clergy, Sept 12-14, 2022. (Hinton is a retreat and mission outreach agency of the Southeastern Jurisdiction.) Conference cabinets have been encouraging all clergy to take time for renewal. With its specialization in rural communities and ministry, Hinton ...
Both/And Worship Cohort Grant
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June 21, 2022
The Church Development Office, in partnership with the WNCC Foundation and the Reynolds Ministry Fund, is excited to offer the 3rd Round of the BOTH/AND Hybrid Worship Cohort Grant. Visit here for more information. [via WNCCUMC.org]
Smoky Mountain District Newsletter May 2022
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May 5, 2022
As a spiritual leader on the margin, Rev. Jae Lee has led people from the edge. From the Edge* will become a voice for diverse perspectives and encouragement among the Smoky Mountain District's churches and leaders. In addition, Jae may ask the district lay and clergy leaders to write a short article from our edges. Together in One Spirit Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul, and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for an entire year, they met with the...
Bishop Carter’s Pastoral Response to the General Conference Announcement
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March 3, 2022
Click here to view the article.
District E-News - December 2021
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December 8, 2021
District E-News December 2021 From the Edge* As a spiritual leader on the margin, Rev. Jae Lee has led people from the edge. From the Edge* will become a voice for diverse perspectives and encouragements among the Smoky Mountain District's churches and leaders. Jae may ask the district lay and clergy leaders to write a short article from our own edges. The Spirit of Christmas: “With” “Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” which means, “God is with ...
Coming Together: Clergy Collegiality and Care
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November 22, 2021
Article via WNCC can be viewed here.
View The Service Celebrating the Appointment of Rev. Dr. Hyung Jae Lee
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November 2, 2021
Thank you to Long's Chapel for capturing and sharing this video of the service celebrating the appointment of Rev. Dr. Hyung Jae Lee. The service can be viewed by following the link here.
Bishop Ken Carter shares his first message as Resident Bishop of the WNCC [via wnccumc.org]
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September 13, 2021
Find the message here.
Burn the Burden - First UMC Franklin Helps with Medical Debt Relief
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September 8, 2021
Earlier in Summer 2021, First UMC Franklin held a campaign, Burn the Burden, to help alleviate medical debt for families in our region. They raised $31,394.27, which they were hoping would alleviate about $3.1 million in debt. They just received the final report and with their funds, RIP Medical Debt was able to purchase $4,067,694.39 of medical debt for 2,837 families in NC, northeast GA and eastern TN! They were able to help 68 families in far western NC, and 7 in Macon County where the ...
