A Way Forward: Hope in Uncertain Times is a gathering for all who care about justice and community, seeking to reclaim the true message of Jesus as a counter-voice to white Christian nationalism. Attendees will leave feeling more hopeful, more deeply connected to community, and more confident in taking meaningful action. Speakers include Dr. Jemar Tisby, Shane Claiborne, Rep. Justin Jones, Rev. Kelli X, Rev. Dr. Amy Steele, and many others.

A new committee to strengthen the black church within the TWKUMC was affirmed at the June annual conference. The members of that team were named today. The Committee will report its work in time to submit a report to the 2027 Tennessee-Western Kentucky Annual Conference.

Join us in Memphis and Nashville on Aug 30, 2026. This event offers a time of lament for losses in our community and provides opportunity for people to engage in discussion and voice solutions for gun violence.

Join Rev. Olu Brown as he explores the four essential practices of faith—waiting, praying, thinking, and acting—and discover practical ways to deepen your faith, strengthen your leadership, and confidently live out God’s calling in every area of life.

Dr. Catherine Meeks will visit Centenary UMC on August 27 (Thursday), 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. She is a dynamic visioner for addressing oppression and racial healing. She has authored several books sharing her wisdom in helping others shape a vision of beloved community. Her most recent book is "Bridging The Rivers of Difference: A Proclamation of Unity In Resistance.".

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