Appalachian District United Methodist Church

06/08/2026

VBS at Ross Campground UMC starts this Wednesday. Please spread the word. Thanks!

06/03/2026

Rev. Sharon Bowers (right), pastor of Asbury UMC, Greeneville, served as liturgist for the Celebration of the 70th Anniversary of Clergywomen and 30th Anniversary of Deacons. She is pictured here with Rev. Brenda Carroll.

06/03/2026

Rev. Richie Hayes, former District Associate and pastor of Jonesborough UMC, was recognized today during the retirement service at Holston Annual Conference. Thank you, Richie, for 34 years of ministry in Holston.

06/03/2026

Tuesday at Annual Conference began early for those who ran in the 5K or walked 1 mile to benefit Ripples of Faith Kenya Mission, sponsored by Dismantling Racism. The winner of the race was Rev. Robert Kariuki Nyaga who is projected to serve Gate City UMC starting in July. Appalachian District pastors Rev. Kathy LaFollette and Rev. Pfungwa Muyambo, and district Finance Manager Betty Yeomans-Barton also participated.

06/03/2026

Rev. Beth Tipton, Director of the ETSU Wesley Foundation shares the story of her call to ministry during tonight’s Celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the ordination of Clergywomen, and 30th Anniversary of the ordination of Deacons.

06/02/2026

Rev. Doug Grove-DeJarnett, retired Full Deacon from the Appalachian District shared the story of his call to ministry during tonight’s Celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the ordination of Clergywomen, and 30th Anniversary of the ordination of Deacons.

06/02/2026

During this afternoon’s session of Holston Annual Conference, 11 churches were recognized as earning certification as Age-Friendly Congregations. Five of those churches were from the Appalachian District! Congratulations to Centenary UMC, Erwin; Christ UMC, Greeneville; First UMC, Johnson City; Mountain View UMC, Kingsport; and Wesley Memorial UMC, Johnson City! Will your church be recognized next year? The third picture contains info on how you can earn certification.

06/02/2026

Congratulations to our own Rev. Melissa Malcom, pastor of St. Matthew and Emory UMC’s, who was recognized with the 2026 Holston Conference Clergy Evangelism Award. Thank you, Rev. Malcom, for your dedicated service. Also pictured here is Rev. Janet Sweet, pastor of Grange Hall UMC.

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

Jesus is on His way to Lake Junaluska for Annual Conference!

Seek out Pastor Ben Harding and take a selfie with Jesus! He loves to meet new people!

(📷: Pastor Ben Harding)