Events
August 2019
All times are in Eastern Standard Time
Welcoming New Clergy to the Lexington District
Tuesday, August 20, 2019 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (EST)
Location: First UMC
This event is for any clergy new to the Lexington District.
Nathaniel Mission Open House
Saturday, September 21, 2019 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST)
SEPT 21 Open House & Benefit Show SATURDAY September 21, 2019 Open House & Kid's Activities 5pm Live & Music & Silent Action 6pm Thoroughbred Magic Guild's 50th Anniversary Show 7pm ...
Lexington District Youth Worship
Sunday, September 22, 2019 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM (EST)
Location: St. Luke UMC
Commissioning Info Meeting
Thursday, September 26, 2019 6:30 PM to Monday, September 23, 2019 at 7:30 PM (EST)
Location: Lexington District Office
Pennyrile District Charge Conference #2 Eddyville UMC
Sunday, October 27, 2019 5:00 PM (EST)
Charge Conference #2 is Sunday, October 27th at Eddyville UMC. Paperwork is due Sunday, October 20th.
Pennyrile District Charge Conference #3 Petrie Memorial UMC
Sunday, November 3, 2019 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM (EST)
Charge Conference #3 is Sunday, November 3rd at Petrie Memorial UMC in Elkton. Paperwork is due Sunday, October 27th.
Awakening 70
Friday, February 21, 2020 7:00 PM to Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 4:00 PM (EST)
Location: Centenary UMC
Lexington District General Conference Meeting
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 to 8:00 PM
Location: Trinity Hill UMC
A Morning with Bishop Fairley and Confirmation Students
Saturday, March 7, 2020 10:00 AM (EST)
Location: Crestwood UMC
9:45am… Doors Open at Crestwood United Methodist Church 10:00 am… The Connection at Work – We will hear brief presentations from several of the conference areas of ministry and the ways that we are connected throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky...
District Pastor's Meeting - Bluegrass
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM (EST)
Location: Danville Centenary UMC
District Pastor’s Meeting Tuesday, March 24 (choose one of the following times): 11 am–12:30 pm, or 7:00 pm-8:30 pm. Each of these will be at Danville Centenary. We will hear testimonies from several of what being a part of a Covenant Small Group...
District Pastor's Meeting - Bluegrass
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (EST)
Location: Danville Centenary UMC
District Pastor’s Meeting Tuesday, March 24 (choose one of the following times): 11 am–12:30 pm, or 7:00 pm-8:30 pm. Each of these will be at Danville Centenary. We will hear testimonies from several of what being a part of a Covenant Small ...
Retirement Seminar
Thursday, March 26, 2020 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (EST)
Retirement Seminar for those clergy who will be retiring at Annual Conference in June 2020. Topics include Wespath retirement accounts, setting up access in Benefits Access, Social Security and Medicare, retiree health care, and logistics for Annual ...
CANCELLED - Emergency Response Training - Bluegrass
Saturday, March 28, 2020 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EST)
Location: Shelbyville Centenary UMC
Early Response Team (ERT) Training March 28, 2020 8 am – 5 pm Shelbyville Centenary UMC Shelbyville, KY On Saturday, March 28 Shelbyville Centenary UMC will host UMCOR – ERT Training for the Bluegrass District. Jim Morse, our ...
View more POSTPONED The Second Annual KyUMH Epicurean Experience
Saturday, April 25, 2020 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST)
Location: Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes - Nicholasville Campus
With a gourmet theme and a compassionate cause, the Epicurean Experience is one of the year's most anticipated charitable events. Guests enjoy spectacular food and live entertainment. Featured Lexington chefs serve their best dishes, desserts and ...
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Sunday, May 31, 2020 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM (EST)
District Conference Sunday, May 31, 3:00-4:30 pm, at Shelbyville Centenary. This date was announced last year, and we are reminding you again. All pastors and Annual Conference lay delegates are expected to attend. But all others are welcome. This...
Church and Society Launches Virtual Seminar Program on COVID-19
Thursday, June 18, 2020 2:00 PM (EST)
Location: Online
Church and Society takes its signature Seminar Program virtual in a series of webinars on COVID-19 and social justice issues. The weekly series, called Pre-existing Disparities Revealed, explores how the pandemic intersects with topics such as ...
KyUMH Evening of Blessings
Monday, July 20, 2020 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST)
Location: Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes - Mary Kendall Campus
MONDAY JULY 20, 2020 Settle Memorial Renewal and Outreach Center 201 East 4th Street Owensboro, KY The Evening of Blessings is a fundraising dinner to benefit the Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes Mary Kendall Campus. Join us for a relaxing ...
Discipleship in the Everyday, COVID edition
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 12:00 PM to Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 1:00 PM (EST)
Looking for a way to help parents engage with their kids in everyday discipleship at home? Join us for a one-hour seminar focused on helping support and equip parents for everyday discipleship in their homes. This workshop has been widely attended ...
Virtual Charge Conference for Richmond Mission Hub, Nicholasville Mission Hub, Marion County, Mercer County & Boyle County
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 6:30 PM (EST)
Virtual Charge Conference for Lexington Missional Hub, Winchester Missional Hub, Scott County & Woodford County
Thursday, October 22, 2020 6:30 PM (EST)
Annual Conference 2020
Sunday, December 6, 2020 to Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Annual Conference 2020 will be held on December 8-9. For more information
Kentucky Council of Churches - Prayer in Action Days!
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
The Kentucky Council of Churches presents their annual Prayer in Action Days! Their annual Prayer in Action Days will kick-off February 2nd. This year will be a bit different since we cannot be at the Capitol but you can still participate by tuning ...
Kentucky Council of Churches - Prayer in Action Days!
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
The Kentucky Council of Churches presents their annual Prayer in Action Days! Their annual Prayer in Action Days will kick-off February 2nd. This year will be a bit different since we cannot be at the Capitol but you can still participate by tuning ...
Kentucky Council of Churches - Prayer in Action Days!
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
The Kentucky Council of Churches presents their annual Prayer in Action Days! Their annual Prayer in Action Days will kick-off February 2nd. This year will be a bit different since we cannot be at the Capitol but you can still participate by tuning ...
Kentucky Council of Churches - Prayer in Action Days!
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
The Kentucky Council of Churches presents their annual Prayer in Action Days! Their annual Prayer in Action Days will kick-off February 2nd. This year will be a bit different since we cannot be at the Capitol but you can still participate by tuning ...
Kentucky Council of Churches - Prayer in Action Days!
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
The Kentucky Council of Churches presents their annual Prayer in Action Days! Their annual Prayer in Action Days will kick-off February 2nd. This year will be a bit different since we cannot be at the Capitol but you can still participate by tuning ...
Kentucky Council of Churches - Prayer in Action Days!
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
The Kentucky Council of Churches presents their annual Prayer in Action Days! Their annual Prayer in Action Days will kick-off February 2nd. This year will be a bit different since we cannot be at the Capitol but you can still participate by tuning ...
Awakening 70 Phase 1
Thursday, March 11, 2021 7:00 PM (EST)
This is a virtual event for clergy only. You will receive a Zoom link with your registration confirmation.
Offering of Hope for Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes
Sunday, May 30, 2021
Location: Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes
The Offering of Hope each 5th Sunday is the backbone of financial support for the Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes (KyUMH). Each year, KyUMH serves 800-100 youth and families impacted by abuse, neglect and trauma. The connectional support ...
View more Annual Conference 2021
Sunday, June 6, 2021 to Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Annual Conference 2021, will be held ONLINE on June 6-8, 2021. All clergy and lay members are required to register online. ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN UNTIL MAY 7. If you don’t have internet access, please be in touch with someone in your ...
View more I'm Black. I'm Christian. I'm Methodist. - Webinar
Thursday, July 29, 2021 7:00 PM to Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 9:00 PM (EST)
- REGISTER TODAY! - Join The Kentucky Conference's own Rev. Dr. Anthony Everett and Rev. Dr. Kathy Goodwin on July 29, 2021, for a great conversation with the editor, Rev. Dr. Rudy Rasmus, and four other contributing authors of the book - "I'm ...
LACE 201 "UM Discipline" - "UM Connection"
Thursday, September 16, 2021 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM (EST)
Location: Wesley UMC
This course gives participants an overview of the structure and organization of the United Methodist Church, covering Polity, History & Theology. Lunch will be $8, paid at the door. A copy of the 2016 Book of Discipline is recommended for this ...
LACE - Spiritual Gifts
Thursday, September 16, 2021 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM (EST)
All Bluegrass District LACE classes are via Zoom this fall. You must register tor receive the Zoom link. Registration form
LACE - UM History
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM (EST)
All Bluegrass District LACE classes are via Zoom this fall. You must register tor receive the Zoom link. Registration form
Henry/Shelby/Spencer Cluster Charge Conference
Sunday, October 10, 2021 4:00 PM (EST)
Location: Shelbyville Centenary
If you can't be at Charge Conference in person, you can stream it here: Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/centenaryshelbyville/live YouTube Live https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFQ7gRUEwCTavSK9UvqiMaQ
Nelson/Marion/Taylor Cluster Charge Conference
Sunday, October 17, 2021 4:00 PM (EST)
Location: Bardstown UMC
Washington/Boyle/Mercer Cluster Charge Conference
Sunday, October 24, 2021 4:00 PM (EST)
Location: Harrodsburg First
LACE - UM Theology
Thursday, October 28, 2021 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM (EST)
All Bluegrass District LACE classes are via Zoom this fall. You must register tor receive the Zoom link. Registration form
LACE - Sacraments
Thursday, November 4, 2021 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM (EST)
All Bluegrass District LACE classes are via Zoom this fall. You must register tor receive the Zoom link. Registration form
Anderson/Woodford/Franklin/Scott Cluster Charge Conference
Sunday, November 14, 2021 4:00 PM (EST)
Location: Georgetown First
Farm Field Work Day
Saturday, March 26, 2022
Farm Field Cleanup In the past few days, we have received information from Jim Morse, the KY Conference Disaster Response Coordinator, related to a need within our District and Conference. It has been brought to his attention that there are still ...
International Ministries Crockpot Cook-off
Saturday, April 9, 2022 to 7:00 PM
District International Missions Fundraiser We invite you to a night of fun! Crockpot cook offs have been a fun time for local churches, but we want to do it on a bigger scale with more food to try and more people to enjoy fellowship with. To ...
Anti-Racism & Cultural Competency Training - Owensboro District
Saturday, April 30, 2022 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (EST)
Location: Kentucky Wesleyan College - Rogers Hall
The Owensboro District will be holding the Anti-Racism & Cultural Competency Training on April 30th IN-PERSON at the Kentucky Wesleyan College in Rodgers Hall. The training will run from 1:00pm till 5:00pm CT and is LIMITED to fifty persons per ...
Anti-Racism & Cultural Competency Training - Bluegrass District
Saturday, April 30, 2022 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (EST)
Location: Frankfort First UMC
The Bluegrass District will be holding the Anti-Racism & Cultural Competency Training on April 30th IN-PERSON at the Frankfort First UMC. The training will run from 1:00pm till 5:00pm ET and is LIMITED to fifty persons per session. The registration ...
Anti-Racism & Cultural Competency Training - Lexington District
Sunday, May 1, 2022 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM (EST)
Location: The Source
The Lexington District will be holding the Anti-Racism & Cultural Competency Training on May 1st IN-PERSON at the The Source. The training will run from 2:00pm till 6:00pm ET and is LIMITED to fifty persons per session. The registration fee is $10 ...
Lexington District Conference
Thursday, May 19, 2022 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST)
Location: Trinity Hills
Lexington District Conference held at Trinity Hills at 6pm ET.
Owensboro District Conference
Sunday, May 22, 2022
Location: Wesleyan Heights
Owensboro District Conference held at Wesleyan Heights at 3pm.
Pennyrile District Conference
Sunday, May 22, 2022
Location: Hopkinsville First
Pennyrile District Conference held at Hopkinsville First at 4pm CT.
Bluegrass District Conference
Sunday, May 22, 2022 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (EST)
Location: Danville Centenary
Bluegrass District Meeting held at Danville Centenary at 3pm ET.
Anti-Racism & Cultural Competency Training - Pennyrile District
Saturday, August 20, 2022 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (EST)
Location: Hopkinsville First UMC
The Pennyrile District will be holding the Anti-Racism & Cultural Competency Training on August 20th IN-PERSON at Hopkinsville First UMC. The training will run from 1:00pm till 5:00pm CT and is LIMITED to fifty persons per session. The registration ...
Anti-Racism & Cultural Competency Training - Bluegrass District
Saturday, August 20, 2022 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (EST)
Location: Frankfort First UMC
The Bluegrass District will be holding the Anti-Racism & Cultural Competency Training on August 20th IN-PERSON at the Frankfort First UMC. The training will run from 1:00pm till 5:00pm ET and is LIMITED to fifty persons per session. The registration ...
Anti-Racism & Cultural Competency Training - Owensboro District
Saturday, August 27, 2022 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM (EST)
Location: Kentucky Wesleyan College - Jack T. Wells Activity Center
The Owensboro District will be holding the Anti-Racism & Cultural Competency Training on August 27th IN-PERSON at the Kentucky Wesleyan College in the Jack T. Wells Activity Center. The training will run from 1:00pm till 5:30pm CT and is LIMITED to ...
Bluegrass District Full Time Pastors Meeting
Wednesday, September 7, 2022 10:30 AM (EST)
Location: KY Conference Office
Bluegrass District Part Time Pastors Meeting
Monday, September 12, 2022 6:30 PM (EST)
Location: St. Andrews UMC
Counties: Nelson, Washington, Mercer, Marion, Boyle & Taylor
Bluegrass District Part Time Pastors Meeting
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 6:30 PM (EST)
Location: St. Paul UMC
Counties: Henry, Shelby, Franklin, Scott, Anderson, Spencer & Woodford
Leadership Training Day - Heartland & Bluegrass Districts
Saturday, September 17, 2022 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM (EST)
Location: The Kentucky Annual Conference Office
Join us for a day of training in the following areas: SPRC training - Facilitated by Kevin Burney One Board Model - Facilitated by John Hatton Finance & treasurer – Facilitated by Administrative services Youth leader training - Facilitated by ...
Bluegrass District Supply Pastors Meeting
Monday, September 19, 2022 6:30 PM (EST)
Location: St. Paul UMC
Counties: Henry, Shelby, Franklin, Scott, Anderson, Spencer & Woodford
Bluegrass District Supply Pastors Meeting
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 6:30 PM (EST)
Location: St. Andrews UMC
Counties: Nelson, Washington, Mercer, Marion, Boyle & Taylor
United Women in Faith Spiritual Growth Retreat
Saturday, February 18, 2023 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM (EST)
Location: Southern Hills UMC
Gathering of the Order of Elders
Thursday, April 13, 2023 11:00 AM (EST)
Location: Kentucky Annual Conference Office - Holloway Center
In keeping with the Book of Discipline, Bishop Fairley has called for a gathering of the Order of Elders. This will be a time of worship, prayer, and fellowship. It will be held on April 13, 2023, at the Kentucky Annual Conference Center located at...
Fellowship of Associate Members and Local Pastors
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 10:00 AM (EST)
Location: Kentucky Annual Conference Office - Holloway Center
In keeping with the Book of Discipline, Bishop Fairley has called for a Fellowship of Associate Members and Local Pastors. This will be a time of worship, prayer, and fellowship. It will be held on April 18, 2023, at the Kentucky Annual Conference...
Gathering of the Order of Deacons
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:00 AM (EST)
Location: Kentucky Annual Conference Office - Holloway Center
In keeping with the Book of Discipline, Bishop Fairley has called for a gathering of the Order of Deacons. This will be a time of worship, prayer, and fellowship. It will be held on April 19, 2023, at the Kentucky Annual Conference Center located ...
Fellowship of Associate Members and Local Pastors
Saturday, April 22, 2023 10:00 AM (EST)
Location: Kentucky Annual Conference Office - Holloway Center
In keeping with the Book of Discipline, Bishop Fairley has called for a Fellowship of Associate Members and Local Pastors. This will be a time of worship, prayer, and fellowship. It will be held on April 22, 2023, at the Kentucky Annual Conference...
Clergy Silent Retreat
Sunday, April 30, 2023 to Tuesday, May 2, 2023
THE KENTUCKY ANNUAL CONFERENCE BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY WELCOMES YOU TO JOIN US FOR OUR 2023 SPRING CLERGY SILENT RETREAT The retreat will be held April 30, 2023, through May 2, 2023 at Loucon Camp and Retreat Center in Leitchfield, KY. With ...
Heartland & Bluegrass District Advance Lay Servant Course- Spiritual Gifts & Sacraments
Saturday, August 12, 2023 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM (EST)
Location: Kentucky Conference office
Advanced Lay Servant Course Topic: Spiritual Gifts- Led by Rev. Doug Stilwell Sacraments- Led by Rev. Wallace Votaw Location: Kentucky Conference Office- Wesley Room Time: 9-2:30 PM Lunch Provided Please register by emailing Jill Starkey ...
Anti-Racism & Cultural Competency Training - Heartland District
Saturday, August 19, 2023 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (EST)
Location: Christ Church
The Heartland District will be holding the Anti-Racism & Cultural Competency Training on August 19th IN-PERSON at Christ Church in Louisville. The training will run from 9:00am till 12:00pm ET and is LIMITED to fifty persons per session. The ...
Bluegrass District Conference
Sunday, September 10, 2023 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM (EST)
Location: Frankfort St. Paul UMC
The Bluegrass District Conference will be held at Frankfort St. Paul UMC on Sunday, September 10th at 4PM. We encourage all clergy, lay members to annual conference, district leaders, and equalization delegates to be in attendance as the voting body ...
Leadership Training Day - Heartland & Bluegrass Districts
Saturday, September 30, 2023 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (EST)
Location: The Kentucky Annual Conference Office
Join us for a day of training for church leaders. Topics included: SPRC- Led by Rev. Dr. John W. Hatton Finance/Treasurer- Conference Admin. Team UM Polity- Rev. John Street Trustees- Rev. Phil Bradley Youth Leader- Rev. Nathan Calvert This is a ...
Embracing our Teens & Young Adults Seminar
Saturday, October 14, 2023 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (EST)
Location: Christ Church United Methodist
A recent Gallup study revealed that only 41% of young adults aged 18-26 are thriving. Today’s teens and young adults have grown up in a very different era – one that includes social media, school shootings, a pandemic and global instability. These ...
Heartland & Bluegrass District Advance Lay Servant Course- Leading Worship & Prayer
Saturday, October 21, 2023 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM (EST)
Location: Kentucky Annual Conference
Title: Leading Worship & Leading Prayer Led by: Rev. Wallace Votaw & Jea Suh Location: Kentucky Annual Conference-Wesley Room Time: 9-2:30PM Lunch is 10.00
Anti-Racism & Cultural Competency Training - Heartland District
Saturday, November 4, 2023 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (EST)
Location: Mt. Washington UMC
The Heartland District will be holding the Anti-Racism & Cultural Competency Training on November 4th IN-PERSON at Mt. Washington UMC. The training will run from 9:00am till 12:00pm ET and is LIMITED to fifty persons per session. The registration fee...
Register Lexington District Charge Conference
Thursday, November 9, 2023 6:00 PM (EST)
Location: Hope Springs Church
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