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1 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2017 Mary Virginia Taylor, Resident Bishop Rev. Brenda Carroll, District Superintendent Lori Hopper, Administrative Assistant, Editor 183 Lafayette Drive Oak Ridge, TN Office: * Fax: District ordist@holston.org Greetings and Thank You! It is great fun to continue to meet new people, lay and clergy, in the Oak Ridge District! The welcome service and reception at Kern were very special. It was so uplifting to be greeted by friends and to be welcomed by brand new friends. Folks have come by the office to get acquainted. Those serving on committees have been gracious, helpful, and patient. Thank you for your kindness. I went from the reception at Kern UMC to Fountain City UMC to attend the funeral of Bradley Gattis. It was a huge gathering and quite a testimony to a young life that had a great impact on many others but a life that ended too soon! We are broken-hearted at every remembrance of the pain this family bears in these days after such tragedy. Please continue to pray for this family and for Jason as he grieves, even when he comes back to work and begins to work with me and with the Oak Ridge District. I look forward to having Jason at some of our future meetings. But as he wrote, he has taken on a new identity that of a grieving father. I look forward to our District Conference on September 10 at Kern Memorial UMC at 3:00pm. Pastors and local church leaders should attend. But everyone is welcome. We will have a business session and a time of worship. The business includes setting a budget for 2018, electing leaders, and electing at-large members for the 2018 Annual Conference. September will bring a return to routine for most of us. Maybe the pews or chairs will fill back up. Maybe we can catch up on the budget. But I hope routine does not necessarily mean business as usual. I hope the Holy Spirit brings a new passion to our hearts. I hope we feel the urgency to take our faith out the doors of the church with us and to share our stories of how Jesus has changed us, walked with us, used us to bless others, and gotten us through storms. I hope we can be excited about inviting unchurched to accompany us to our church home. I hope our hearts grow more generous and our communities see us in more places. I hope we reflect Jesus! And finally, in this city, I pray for peace. Will you join me in praying for the church in the world and for peace in the world. We are anxious about the future of both the church and the world. Jesus invites us to be not anxious about tomorrow. May our prayers this day reflect a deep trust in the Living Lord. Brenda

2 OAK RIDGE DISTRICT CONFERENCE Sunday, September 10, :00pm Kern Memorial UMC 451 E. Tennessee Avenue Oak Ridge Please make plans to join our brothers and sisters of the Oak Ridge District for a time of worship, celebration of God s wonderful works, and to share the business and reports of the Oak Ridge District. Who is invited to District Conference? EVERYONE! What kind of business will be voted on? DISTRICT LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AT-LARGE MEMBERS TO 2018 ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2018 DISTRICT BUDGET 2018 DISTRICT APPORTIONMENTS Who can vote? While all members of our district churches are welcome to attend, the following persons are voting members of the District Conference: LOCAL CHURCH LEADERS: Chair of the Administrative Board/ Church Council, Lay Leader, presidents of United Methodist Youth, United Methodist Women, and United Methodist Men, Finance Committee Chair, Lay Member(s) to 2017Annual Conference. DISTRICT LEADERS: All members of the District Leadership Team, chairpersons of all district boards and committees, District Treasurer, 2017 At-Large Members to Annual Conference. CLERGY: All clergy serving under an appointment and retired clergy in the Oak Ridge District What else happens at District Conference? ~ PRAISE AND WORSHIP ~ ~ RECOGNITION OF FIVE STAR CHURCHES ~ ~ RECOGNITION OF CHURCHES OF EXCELLENCE IN EVANGELISM ~ 2018 Holston Conference Calendar and Handbook/Directories AT-LARGE MEMBERS TO 2018 ANNUAL CONFERENCE Nominations are being taken for At-Large Members to the 2018 Annual Conference. Laity will elect At-Large Members at District Conference on September 10. Nomination forms, found on Page 3 of this newsletter, should be completed, signed by your pastor, and returned to the district office no later than September 5 in order for names to be placed on a ballot to be voted upon at District Conference. ORDER DEADLINE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2017 ~ THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO PLACE AN ORDER ~ Use order form found at: Mail to the Oak Ridge District Office with check payable to Oak Ridge District. - Cost per calendar: $ Cost per Handbook/Directory: $15.00 Order online using credit card at: - Cost per calendar: $ Cost per Handbook/Directory: $16.00 Orders for the 2017 Holston Conference Journal will be taken at a later date. For order forms or to order online please visit: printedmaterials.holston.org HOLSTON CONFERENCE NATIVE AMERICAN MINISTRIES TEAM GATHERING 2017 Join us for our 19th gathering as we explore Native American culture and spirituality. September 22-24, 2017 Coker Creek Village Tellico Plains, TN For more information on The Gathering, visit our website: August/September 2017 Page 2

3 NOMINATION FOR AT-LARGE MEMBER TO 2018 HOLSTON ANNUAL CONFERENCE - JUNE 10-13, 2018 Nominee Name Address Home Phone Work/Cell Phone Nominee Church Church Phone Please list offices/leadership positions in the local church and if applicable, district and conference. Information will be included on the ballot or summarized if necessary. Pastor s Signature (Required): Please return to: Oak Ridge District Office ordist@holston.org 183 Lafayette Dr. or Oak Ridge, TN Fax: Deadline: Tuesday, September 5, 2017 At-Large Members will be elected at the Oak Ridge District Conference on September 10, The Holston Annual Conference reimburses At-Large Members actual housing/meal expenses up to a maximum per diem rate of $45. Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate for charitable travel. August/September 2017 Page 3

4 NEWS FOR OAK RIDGE DISTRICT CLERGY Upcoming District Clergy Meetings: All Meetings held at First UMC Oak Ridge at 10:00am unless otherwise noted Thursday, September 14 Thursday, October 12 Thursday, November 9 CEU NEWS For the latest continuing education news and upcoming events from the Wesley Leadership Institute, please visit: id=5b c2be4f050f8e893c3260cee STEWARDSHIP CONFERENCE The Holston Conference Foundation, CFA, and the Conference Stewardship Team present this year s stewardship conference. Rev. Clayton Smith, Executive Pastor of Generosity at the Church of the Resurrection will be speaking on generosity, stewardship, and planned giving. September 9 - Concord United Methodist Church Knoxville, TN September 10 - Pleasant View United Methodist Abingdon, VA Who should attend: Church laity leaders, Pastors, Finance Committee members, Stewardship Team members, Endowment Committees, Trustees and all who are interested in stewardship and generosity. Download the brochure at: foundation.holston.org WHAT S HAPPENING AT HENDERSON SETTLEMENT! Friday, September 8 MountainTalk New Ways of Doing Church We will be bringing in a panel of successful pastors, church and community workers, and community developers from Tennessee, Virginia and Ohio to share with us about their unconventional church starts and community development projects in both urban and rural areas. This will be a great event both for clergy and lay persons who are interested in developing new ministries and outreaches, or innovating the ones you already have. Saturday, September 23 Henderson Settlement Fall Festival Friday, October 27 MountainTalk Retired United Methodist Bishop Ken Carder will be joining us, along with several of his colleagues, to spend a day exploring what spirituality and theology look like when working with those who are dealing with dementia, Alzheimer s and memory loss. This class will be important to anyone who has ministered with persons dealing with or worked with family members going through these issues. For more information on these events, please contact Mike Feely at ext 320 or at revfeely@yahoo.com CEU credits will be offered, and overnight lodging is available for a small extra cost. This year s Worship Conference will feature Barbara Day Miller, former Dean of Worship at the Candler School of Theology and L. Edward Phillips, Associate Professor of Worship and Liturgical Theology and the Coordinator of the Initiative in Religious Practices and Practical Theology at the Candler School of Theology. Our speakers will lead us in a conversation about how all Christian worship is sacramental in nature, how doing the sacraments matters, and how the flow of worship forms us. We will worship three times, hear each of leaders in plenary, and come together for more personal learning in our Workshops. The conference will be hosted at The Connexion in Sevierville. This is a great opportunity to be renewed in worship while enjoying the best of the Great Smoky Mountains. This conference is not for clergy only; all laity are welcomed and encouraged to attend as well. Sacramental identity is at the core of our Christian faith. Notes: 0.7 CEUs offered by Wesley Leadership Institute for this conference. For more information and to register: worship-conference/ Early Bird Registration: $30 Deadline: Thursday, August 31, 2017 Registration after deadline: $40 Saturday Breakfast with Barbara: $10 After October 2, you need to register at the door August/September 2017 Page 4

5 2017 UMVIM LEADER TRAINING Saturday, November 4, 2017 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Price: $26 Trinity Center Fellowship Hall 20 Robertsville Road Oak Ridge, TN Who Should Attend: UMVIM Team Leaders needing this training and any persons interested in leading a mission team on a trip. Please bring a sack lunch. This course will provide you with the tools you need to confidently lead a mission team from your church congregation on a successful mission trip either within the USA or throughout the world. The cost of the course is $26, which will cover the cost of the Team Leader Handbook that you will receive during the training. Please pre-register so that sufficient materials will be available. Register online at: For questions regarding the event, please contact: Maxine or Bob Schultz, (865) or (865) WORKSHOPS: SCAM-U led by Don Dare, avoid being a scam victim SCAM-U will be an enjoyable upbeat way to increase your awareness of some of the many ways that we can avoid being victimized. TALES OF THE TRAIL led by Alan Ashworth, The Appalachian Trail Chaplaincy Ministry hear stories of the meaningful encounters between our chaplain and hikers which have resulted in increased spiritual awareness, deeper faith and stronger commitment. ABC's OF MEDICARE EDUCATION led by Laura Taylor, Laura will answer your questions and help you understand options as you deal with Medicare and Annual Enrollment. LUNCH: Will be provided for all who pre-register. There will be a couple of main course options as well as several side dishes to choose from, dessert and beverage too. Cost for the event will be $12 per person. We hope to have brochures and on-line registration available soon. If you have questions please feel free to contact the Knoxville District Office at (865) CLASSES AVAILABLE AT CONCORD UMC Everyone is welcome! 12-STEPS FOR CHRISTIANS This class combines the practical wisdom of the twelve steps with the spiritual truths of the Bible. This combination of recovery and spirituality offers Christians an effective way to work a traditional Twelve-step program and name Jesus Christ as their higher power. Facilitated by members of the 12-step community and Pastors Wil Cantrell and Glenna Manning. New Class begins October 2 Room E217 7:00 8:30 UNAFRAID AND UNASHAMED: FACING THE FUTURE OF THE UNITED METHODISM Author and Pastor, Wil Cantrell will lead a 3-week study of his new text. In this study participants will explore the opportunities and challenges facing the local church, our denomination, and society in the 21 st century. Class meets: August 29, September 5 & 12 6:30 8:00 Room 296 FINANCIAL PEACE Financial Peace teachings God s way of handling money. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities, FP presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to where you ve dreamed you could be. This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more! The class is a 9 week commitment. In addition to the course, we offer a free dinner beforehand. The course fee is $93, but for those who successfully complete the course, the church will rebate you $50. Class meets September 12 November 7 6:00 (Dinner) 6:30 8:00 (Study) To register go to: fpu.com/ August/September 2017 Page 5

6 2017 CLUSTER CHARGE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE OAK RIDGE DISTRICT Hwy. 33 Corridor Roane County/Northwest Sunday, October 1, 3:00pm Sunday, November 5, 3:00pm at New Tazewell UMC at Kingston UMC Claiborne Cluster Asbury Chapel Hansard Chapel Bradbury-Good Shepherd Harrogate-Arthur- Mtn View Cowan Chapel Irwin s Chapel Chevront Miller s Chapel Harriman New Tazewell Kingston Pleasant Grove Rockwood Thompson Chapel Swan Pond Well Spring-Cawood Midtown Valley Luminary Woods Chapel I-75 Corridor New Century Sunday, October 15, 3:00pm at Memorial UMC, Clinton Andersonville-Mt Pleasant Asbury, Clinton Fincastle Jacksboro-Caryville Jellico LaFollette Memorial, Clinton Moore's Gap Mt. Zion Norris-Sinking Springs Oneida-Rugby Road Rocky Top-Dutch Valley St. Mark, Clinton West Sunday, November 19, 6:00pm at Central UMC, Lenoir City Central, Lenoir City Concord First Farragut First, Oak Ridge Grigsby Chapel Kern Memorial Martel Oliver Springs Parish Trinity, Lenoir City Sun Oak Parish Powell-Karns Area Sunday, October 15, 6:00pm at Beaver Ridge UMC Beaver Ridge Bell's Campground Bethel Haven Chapel Mt Hermon Solway Valley View-Heiskell Completed Charge Conference forms are due in the District Office on the Monday PRIOR to your scheduled Charge Conference. Forms are available online at August/September 2017 Page 6

7 MISSIONS FUNDRAISER AT BEAVER RIDGE POVERTY SIMULATION WORKSHOP SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 Concord UMC Have you ever wondered what is it like to live in dire poverty, to never have enough money to pay the bills or buy the essential items you need for your family? This simulation will allow us to feel what it is like to walk in the shoes of the working poor and unemployed for a month, to keep food on the table, a roof over their head, pay utility bills and find a job when life has thrown a curve. All those who work in mission should join us, so we can better understand the lives of our neighbors living at or below the poverty line and see this issue from a new perspective. 2:30-6:30 pm, Concord UMC Gym, includes workshop & a light supper. Trinity UMC remembers, looks to the future CHURCH CELEBRATIONS HAVEN CHAPEL UMC 220 Raccoon Valley Rd. Powell 125 th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Sunday, August 20 11:30am SOLWAY UMC 3300 Guinn Rd. Knoxville HOMECOMING Sunday, September 24 10:45am Trinity UMC in 1925 Trinity UMC today Trinity United Methodist Church in Lenoir City is proud of its history of ministry and service. As members prepare for their 150 th anniversary celebration on Sunday, September 10, they are remembering the past and focusing on the future. Trinity offers traditional music and liturgy each Sunday with an invitation to encounter the holiness of God through song, creeds, responsive readings, prayers, partaking in the Sacrament of Holy Communion and the Word of God. Rev. Kristie Banes is serving her second year as leader of Trinity s congregation. Former pastor Rev. Andy Ferguson and Rev. Henry Lenoir, a descendant of the church s founding family, will assist in the Worship Service on Celebration Sunday. Worship will begin at 10:30 a. m. on September 10 th. The church will also be open from 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 9 th, for those who cannot attend the worship service on Sunday. August/September 2017 Page 7

8 LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES The Oak Ridge District will be scheduling training sessions over the remainder of Please let the District Office know if there are specific courses you need or want. Currently there are classes scheduled in Knoxville (August 26) and Johnson City (November 11). Below is the registration for classes in the Knoxville District. Please note the deadline for registration is August 18. Please contact Bobby Stair for late registration. All courses required for Lay Speaker will be offered in Johnson City on November 11 (with sufficient registration). For additional information on these courses and on Lay Servant or Lay Speaker Ministries, please contact Diane James at Knoxville District Lay Servant Training Saturday, August 26, :00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. Middlebrook Pike United Methodist Church 7234 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, Tn Please check the course you desire and return the form with your check prior to the deadline. Registration Fee: $ Registration Deadline: August 18, 2017 Basic Course Lay Servant Ministries Instructor: Mr. Del Holley, Holston Conference Lay Leader Book: Basic Course for Lay Servant Ministries Advanced Course # 1 United Methodist Heritage Instructor: Rev. Bob Hayes, Retired Holston Conference Pastor Book: The United Methodist Way: Living Our Beliefs Advanced Course # 2 Preaching Instructor: Rev. Dennie Humphreys, Retired Holston Conference Pastor Book: Go Preach The registration fee includes breakfast snacks and lunch and snacks on Saturday and course book. Name: Select your choice of course above and return Address: this form with your check made to: Knoxville District for $ Please mail to: Phone: Bobby Stair Ancient Oak Lane Church/Charge: Knoxville, TN Questions: Contact Bobby Stair, District Lay Servant Director bsstair@comcast.net or I have special dietary requirements and cannot eat: Creation Care: To be good stewards of the environment, please bring your own cup to drink from for the day. August/September 2017 Page 8

9 HOLSTON ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS CONFERENCE & RETREAT September 27-29, 2017 Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg, TN We are pleased to announce that our 2017 HAP Retreat will take place in Gatlinburg at the Hilton Garden Inn from September We will have an exciting group of speakers this year: Carla Testerman (Health and Wellness) Chris Luper (Communications & Social Media) Lauri Jo Cranford (Healthy Boundaries) A panel of experts, including Charles Maynard and Gatlinburg firefighters, on personal safety and emergency measures during a local disaster. Enjoy the company of your colleagues in learning, in music and prayer, and let us not forget dining and shopping amidst gorgeous mountain scenery! Visit HAP.holston.org Late Registration Accepted: August Register Here UTK WESLEY FOUNDATION TURNS 50! This fall marks the 50th anniversary for the Wesley Foundation building at UTK. Please help us celebrate this milestone and plan for the next 50 years of ministry. Come celebrate Friday, September 22, 2017, 6:309:30pm. Catering by Cafe 4 and music by Megan and her Goody Goodies! DISTRICT YOUTH FESTIVAL OF GIFTS & TALENTS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12 7:00pm CONCORD UMC WORSHIP CENTER Please save the date and begin gathering your group s talent offering! A form for registering your group is available from the district office. One talent offering will be chosen to represent the Oak Ridge District at Resurrection For more information, contact Chris Luper at cluper@concordumc.com JOB OPPORTUNITIES Rockwood United Methodist Church is looking for a Choir/Music Director. This is a part-time position. Contact Dr. David Lord. davidalord43@gmail.com or (865) Concord UMC seeks two part-time (15 hours) Student Ministry Interns. Interns work with Pastor of Student Ministry to disciple students in 6-12 grades. Interns will also focus on developing an outreach ministry as a component of the overall Student Ministry. See complete job description. For questions and applications, contact Chris Luper at cluper@concordumc.com. Resumes will be accepted until August 25. Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church, Karns area of Knoxville, seeks part-time Choir Director (approximately 4 hours per week). Primary responsibilities include directing choir for Sunday services; attending mid-week choir practices and development of a youth choir program. Position requires vocal/piano skills as well as choral conducting background with ability to direct/develop choir. Experience in educational or church setting is preferred. Salary is negotiable depending on training and experience. Job description available by request. (We also have hand-bells available) Interested persons should respond to blloyd@beaverridgeumc.com with resumes and inquiries by September 6. August/September 2017 Page 9

10 CALENDAR OF EVENTS SEPTEMBER LABOR DAY, Conference and District Offices Closed 5 DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS FOR AT-LARGE MEMBERS TO 2018 ANNUAL CONFERENCE 8 MOUNTAIN TALK, Henderson Settlement, Frakes, KY 9 PROPEL STEWARDSHIP CONFERENCE, Concord UMC 10 DISTRICT CONFERENCE, 3:00pm, Kern Memorial UMC 14 DISTRICT CLERGY MEETING, 10:00am, First UMC Oak Ridge 14 DEADLINE TO ORDER 2018 CALENDARS & HANDBOOK/DIRECTORY UMW ANNUAL MEETING & OFFICER TRAINING, The Connexion, Sevierville, TN 22 UTK WESLEY FOUNDATION 50th ANNIVERSARY, 6:30pm-9:30pm HOLSTON CONFERENCE NATIVE AMERICAN GATHERING, Coker Creek Village, Tellico Plains 23 HENDERSON SETTLEMENT FALL FESTIVAL, Frakes, KY HOLSTON ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS CONFERENCE & RETREAT, Gatlinburg, TN OCTOBER HWY. 33 CORRIDOR CLUSTER CHARGE CONFERENCE, 3:00pm, NEW TAZEWELL UMC 2 KNOXVILLE/OAK RIDGE DISTRICT RETIREE LUNCHEON, 10:30am, Fountain City UMC, Knoxville 6-7 CELEBRATING THE SACRAMENTS: DISCOVERING AUTHENTIC WORSHIP WORKSHOP, The Connexion, Sevierville, TN 12 DISTRICT CLERGY MEETING, 10:00am, First UMC Oak Ridge 15 I-75 CORRIDOR CLUSTER CHARGE CONFERENCE, 3:00pm, MEMORIAL UMC, Clinton, 15 POWELL/KARNS AREA CLUSTER CHARGE CONFERENCE, 6:00pm, BEAVER RIDGE UMC 27 MOUNTAIN TALK, Henderson Settlement, Frakes, KY NOVEMBER KNOXVILLE/OAK RIDGE DISTRICT RETIREE LUNCHEON, 10:30am, Fountain City UMC 4 UMVIM LEADER TRAINING, 10:00am-3:00pm, Trinity Center Fellowship Hall, Oak Ridge 5 ROANE COUNTY/NORTHWEST CLUSTER CHARGE CONFERENCE, 3:00pm, KINGSTON UMC 9 DISTRICT CLERGY MEETING, 10:00am, First UMC Oak Ridge 9 SEASONED SOULS SENIOR ADULT FESTIVAL, 9:00am-12:00noon, Central UMC Knoxville 12 DISTRICT YOUTH FESTIVAL OF GIFTS & TALENTS, 7:00pm, Concord UMC 19 WEST CLUSTER CHARGE CONFERENCE at CENTRAL UMC, Lenoir City, 6:00pm THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY, District Office Closed HAVE INFORMATION FOR THE DISTRICT NEWSLETTER? If you would like to submit a guest article or have an event you would like published in the district newsletter, please submit to ordist@holston.org August/September 2017 Page10