Duke couple will lead Clergy Gatherings

The Conference Orders/ Fellowship Steering Committee announces two Regional Clergy Gatherings, scheduled Monday, Oct. 23, at State Street United Methodist Church in Bristol, Va., and Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Cokesbury Center in Knoxville, Tenn.

The Rev. Gregory Jones and the Rev. Susan Pendleton Jones will lead both gatherings on the theme, "Keeping Watch Over The Flock (Healthy Clergy Leadership)."

Since 1997, Gregory Jones has served as the eleventh Dean of Duke Divinity School. He is author or editor of 13 books, including "Embodying Forgiveness," and most recently, "Resurrecting Excellence." Jones is president of the Association of United Methodist Theological Schools, a member of the University Senate of our denomination, and a clergy member of the Western North Carolina Conference.

Susan Jones is director of special programs at Duke Divinity School. She is author of United Methodist Curriculum resources and a contributing writer for "The Christian Century." She chairs the Divinity School Arts Advisory Committee and coordinates the Teaching Congregation Program. Jones is a clergy member of the Western North Carolina Conference.

Bishop James Swanson will serve as celebrant for the Service of Holy Communion during the closing service of worship at each Gathering. All Holston clergy are urged to attend. Cost is $12 (includes lunch). A detailed brochure has been mailed to every Holston clergy member. Register by mail or online at http://clergy.holston.org. For more information, call Dennie Humphreys at (423) 698-6951 or Doug Smith at (866) 690-4080.

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