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Job Opportunities Posted Online
2004 Charge Conference Forms Online
One Cool Camp, 2 Fundraisers
Youth: Explore Your Call to Ministry
How to Improve on Sunday School for Kids
Oops! Morristown Conference is Sept. 14
Your Online Calendar: Remember These Dates
What Does the Church Believe About Homosexuality?
From the "Most-Requested" Department
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Fishing & Putt-Putt: How can you resist?
On Sept. 20, Wesley Woods will hold its 2nd Annual Bass Tournament at Douglas Dam. The contest begins at 7 a.m., concludes at 2 p.m. Entry fee is $50 per boat. First prize is $500. To register, call (865) 448-2246.
On Oct. 26, Wesley Woods is sponsoring a Putt-Putt Tournament at Celebration Station in Knoxville. The contest happens 2-5 p.m. Entry fee is $10 per two-player team. Contact Randy Allen at (865) 983-4228 or Charlie Wimmer at (865) 982-4235 for registration and pledge sheets. Celebration Station is located off Cedar Bluff South exit, Interstate 40.
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Youth: Explore Your Call to Ministry
Holston Conference youth have been invited to participate in an Exploration 2003 event with the Western North Carolina and North Carolina Conferences in Asheboro, N.C., Oct. 17-19. For more information, contact Youth Coordinator Dan Gray by email or (423) 928-2156.
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How to Improve on Sunday School for Kids
Trenton UMC, Chattanooga District, is hosting a Rotation Model Sunday School workshop on Saturday, Oct. 4, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $20 per person or $15 per person with groups of three or more. A partial scholarship from Chattanooga District is available for small churches. Call (706) 657-6170 for more information.
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Oops: Morristown Conference is Sept. 14
The Aug. 15 edition of The Call reported incorrect information about the upcoming Morristown District Conference. The event is scheduled for 2:30 p.m., Sept. 14, at First Jefferson City UMC. For more information, e-mail the Morristown District office. The Call regrets the error.
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Your Online Calendar: Events Reminder
Click on the links below to download brochures and visit our upcoming events link for updates:
"Young Spirits Sing and Move: A Holston Conference Choir Clinic", Sept. 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., First Oak Ridge UMC (PDF)
Holston Conference Native American Ministries Gathering at Coker Creek Village near Tellico Plains, Tenn., on Sept. 20-21.(Online Information)
"Wesley and the Poor": Wesley Institute seminar, Oct. 6-8, Tennessee Wesleyan College, Athens, Tenn. (PDF)
"John Wesley: Life, Legend, Legacy": a 10-day Wesley Institute study program in England, Oct. 13-22 (PDF)
"Newsprint to PowerPoint & Beyond": Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference event, Oct. 12-15, Lake Junaluska, N.C. (PDF)
Holston 2003 Regional Clergy Conferences, Oct. 14 and 16 in two locations (PDF)
Week of November 10th: FREE Web Ministry Training Event contact Donna Hankins or download PDF (possible CEUs)
"An Advent Retreat": Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference event, Nov. 17-19, Lake Junaluska, N.C. (PDF)
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What Does the Church Believe About Homosexuality?
For United Methodist responses to the Episcopal Church's recent endorsement of gay marriages, visit www.umc.org. There you'll find opposing commentaries ("Pay Attention to What's Happening in the Episcopal Church" and "What Do Bible, Tradition Say About Gay Marriages?") as well as a link to the page, "Homosexuality: What Does the Church Believe?"
A Holston "Let's Talk" Forum provides an opportunity for YOU to share your viewpoint.
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From the "Most-Requested" Department
The Communications Office receives frequent requests for reprints on the following archived articles from The Call :
"Graying of the Church: Where are the Young People Going?" - May 23, 2003, issue (pages 4-5)
"Rotation Model Sunday School: Give It a Whirl" - Nov. 22, 2002, issue (pages 4-5)
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