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A Dangerous Opportunity in North Korea
Written: 7/31/2008
Dr. Bill Moore, the pastor of Southern Hills United Methodist Church in Lexington, was in North Korea May 14-29.  The son of United Methodist missionaries, he is a member of a humanitarian aid group called Christian Friends of Korea.  He offers a perspective on a deepening crisis. I trave...

Associate Director for African-American Ministries Sought
Written: 7/30/2008
The Kentucky Conference of the United Methodist Church is actively seeking applicants for the postion of Associate Director of New Church and Congregational Development for African-American Ministries.  This person will report directly to the Director of NCCD. This person will be expected: &n...

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Corona de Vida Celebrates VBS
Written: 7/30/2008
Corona de Vida Mission Congregation in Hopkinsville, Ky. celebrated its first Vacation Bible School from Monday, July 7 through Friday, July 11, 2008. Directors Juan Gamboa and María Álvarez trained four teachers—Noraima Cruz, Filomena Cruz, Alondra Ortiz, and Rebeca Saldañ...

Bishop Davis Assigned to Louisville Area
Written: 7/19/2008
Bishop G. Lindsey Davis has been assigned to serve as bishop of the Louisville Area, which includes the Kentucky Annual Conference and the Red Bird Missionary Conference. Bishop Davis spent most of his life and ministry in Kentucky before being elected bishop in 1996. He holds degrees from Union...

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Purdom Named Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations at Kentucky Wesleyan College
Written: 7/3/2008
Owensboro, Ky. – Kirk Purdom became the new Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations at Kentucky Wesleyan College on July 1.  Purdom was Director of Development at Middle Tennessee State University and has also served as Director of Leadership Giving at the University of Tenness...

Renfro Grants
Written: 7/3/2008
The Southeastern Jurisdiction has grants available for church building projects (cannot be used for parsonages) in rural areas (towns of 10,000 or less, villages and open country).  The maximum amount is $5,000.  Last year several Kentucky Conference churches were awarded grants, and it wo...

Upcoming Workshops at Lake Junaluska
Written: 7/2/2008 5:07:01 PM
Here is information on some upcoming events at Lake Junaluska, NC. 7th Sacred/Liturgical Dance Workshop, July 24-27, 2008. This workshop is an opportunity to learn new dances and to help people experience God in a new way, either as dancer or in worship.  It is open to the experienced or inexp...

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"Trading Places" at Lebanon UMC
Written: 6/30/2008
 Those who worship at Lebanon United Methodist Church (Elizabethtown District) received a surprise on Sunday, April 13. The senior pastor, Rev. Darren Gillespie, and the music minister, Dr. Don Hutchinson, were present as usual, but they served less customary roles in the service. Dr. Hutchison...

An Invitation from Campbellsburg
Written: 6/30/2008
On April 19, 2006, an explosion destroyed the Campbellsburg United Methodist Church building.  During our despair, everyone was so kind and caring.  We were offered alternate facilities in which to hold our services.  Many people kept us in their prayers and sent donations to speed us...

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Kentucky Annual Conference 2008 Report
Written: 6/30/2008
The Kentucky Annual Conference was held in Louisville, Kentucky on June 1-4.  The theme of this year’s Annual Conference was “Let the Redeemed Say So.” Bishop Ann Sherer of the Nebraska Conference spoke during the Opening Worship on Monday morning.  The Conference Praise...

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Lindsey Wilson College Hosts School for Methodist Ministers
Written: 6/30/2008
COLUMBIA, Ky. – Elizabeth Smith of Augusta, Ky., spent a long time reflecting on whether she was called be a pastor in The United Methodist Church. “For several years I felt like there was a calling in my life,” said Smith, who is now a leader at Strawberry United Methodist Church...

Conference to build connections for health ministries
Written: 6/26/2008
“Empowering Ministries of Health: Connecting Around the World” will be the focus of the fourth annual National Congregational Health Ministries Conference Sept. 21-24 at Lake Junaluska, N.C. The conference is designed for health and welfare chairpersons, clergy, parish/faith community n...

Good Samaritan Foundation, Inc. Announces Grants
Written: 6/16/2008
The board of trustees for the Good Samaritan Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce that is providing grants totaling $1,086,122 to the following organizations: Organization City ...

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VBS: Jesus Gives Us the Power
Written: 6/13/2008
Seventy-four youth and children ranging from ages 3-12 gathered the week of June 9-13 for the Pleasure Ridge Park United Methodist Church (Louisville District) Vacation Bible School.  The theme for VBS Summer 2008 was “The Power Lab,” which focused on knowing that Jesus gives us the...

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Thailand Mission Initiative - United Methodism’s Newest Frontier
Written: 6/9/2008
THANK YOU! We thank you for the wonderful support we have received from our sisters and brothers of the Kentucky Annual Conference.  We have been humbled by your generosity which has strongly supported our Mission Personnel Advance. OUR BIGGEST NEED NOW Budgeted GBGM funds cover our travelin...

Jackson First United Methodist Church
Written: 6/9/2008
Jackson First is located in historical downtown Jackson, KY. Its physical location is 1022 College Avenue, though this is not its first location. The history of the church dates back to 1834, when an itinerant Methodist minister named Reuben Landrum began the first Methodist ministry in Jackson. Min...

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Caring for Creation & Community: The Sugar Grove Garden
Written: 6/9/2008
Kevin Mays, pastor of Sugar Grove UMC (Bowling Green District), tells about several new projects started by the church’s youth. Our youth have planted a garden, the purpose of which is to grow food for our new food pantry to feed the poor in Butler County. This stemmed from conversations and ...

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Ready, Set, Walk!
Written: 6/7/2008
Some came on foot and others rode in on wheels….wheel. Both young and old alike participated in support of the Wesley House Walk held Saturday June 7th, at St.Paul’s United Methodist Church in honor of Wesley House Community Services. Members of St. Paul United Methodist Churc...

UMCOR Responds to Myanmar Disaster
Written: 5/9/2008
Cyclone Nargis tore through Myanmar (Burma) May 2, 2008, with unexpected fury, causing a tidal surge that swept inland and devastated Myanmar's most populated regions.  The storm left homes and businesses flattened and families forever changed. Thousands are reported dead, with many thousands m...

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Hope for Africa Children's Choir Comes to Kentucky
Written: 5/5/2008
The Hope for Africa Children's Choir arrived in Texas in mid-April and now is traveling in Kentucky on their four-month tour of the United States. The choir will perform at various sites throughout the Kentucky Conference. They will be part of the Missions and Ministry Celebration on June 3 at Annua...