United Methodists continue to hold the line on gay issues
Ten years ago, the Rev. Greg Dell was put on trial by The United Methodist Church for performing a same-sex union ceremony. Since then, a few states have legalized gay marriage and some mainline Protestant denominations, including the Episcopal Church and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, now accept non-celibate gay ... Learn more
History tells us about the people whose actions either improved life for humanity or caused more misery. In hindsight, it’s amazing to see the difference that one person can make. ... Learn more
Job Opportunities
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The United Methodist Church seeks the 2012 General Conference Worship and Music Director. For a job description, visit http://www.umcevents.org/2012GC/Worship&Music_Director_Position_Description.pdf. A resume and audition video are due ... Learn more
Reading List
We asked these church members (who have never before appeared in The Call), "What book is lying on your nightstand?" Mike Hudson Martel UMC Oak Ridge District The Shack, by ... Learn more
Commentary: It's a parsonage, but it will never be my home
I have lived in parsonages all of my ministerial career -- except for when I received a housing allowance and chose to live in an apartment. All of the parsonages ... Learn more
Pray Now
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, sixteen church members departed McGhee-Tyson Airport for east Africa. The travelers comprise the 8th team sent by Holston Conference to Yei, Sudan. The Rev. Jeannie Higgins, ... Learn more
Who went to Sudan?
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, sixteen church members departed McGhee-Tyson Airport for east Africa. Here are the members comprising Holston's 8th team to Yei, Sudan. Rev. Stephen Burkhart, Elm Tree Parish, ... Learn more
