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TOP STORY: The world is watching Pittsburgh
Holston delegates are among 1,000 decision-makers in Pittsburgh this week as the United Methodist Church gathers for its highly publicized mega meeting. For live video streaming and up-to-the-minute news stories, click here. For letters to the editor of "The Call" concerning General Conference, click here.
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Annual Conference: Got housing in Lake Junaluska?
This week's most frequently asked question in the Holston Conference office is: "Why was my application for housing at Lake Junaluska denied, and how can you get me into either the Terrace or Lambuth Inn?"
Answer: Housing for Annual Conference is handled by Lake Junaluska Assembly. The conference office mails housing information to Annual Conference members, who are required to return reservations directly to Lake Junaluska. Only 230 rooms are available in the on-site hotels, so it will be necessary for many participants to reserve rooms elsewhere. Call the Lake Junaluska office at (800) 222-4930 ext. 1 for information on how to obtain off-site accommodations.
For more information on Annual Conference, held June 13-16, click here.
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More on Annual Conference: Need display space?
United Methodist-related groups may request display space at Holston Annual Conference on a first-come, first-serve basis. This year, display space will be provided in Terrace Hotel. Please indicate whether a full- or one-half size space is required. Call the connectional ministries office at (865) 690-4080 or e-mail Anne Travis as soon as possible
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Remember, Peace With Justice Sunday is June 6
The United Methodist Church has Six Special Sundays, each observed with special offerings benefiting those ministry areas. For more information on Peace With Justice Sunday, click here.
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Zimbabwe missionaries available to speak
Bill and Maria Humbane, missionaries at Ishe Anesu in Zimbabwe, will be available to speak in Holston churches June 1 until June 13. Supporting churches of the Humbanes should e-mail Bill Daugherty or call (865) 690-4080 to schedule a date.
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Lotsa activities for youth this summer!
Youth-in-Mission Trips: June 19-28 and June 20-26. Senior High Assembly: July 5-9 at Emory & Henry College. Junior High Assembly: July 19-23 at Hiwassee College. A Worship Arts Ministry seminar: July 19-23 at Hiwassee College. For more information, e-mail Dan Gray , call (423) 928-2156, or go to www.holstonyouth.com.
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Wanna dance? Who said that?
"Everyone dances around that button. They really aren't trying to be clear and specific. They have to keep the (Book of) Discipline vague
enough to keep everyone in the tent." “
– Rev. Julian Rush, a retired Colorado clergy member, commenting on homosexuality-related infighting in the United Methodist Church and the fear of schism.
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Your online calendar: Remember these dates
May 22: “Children’s Day”