Events
December 2018
Appalachian Christmas at Lake Junaluska
Thursday, December 6, 2018 to Sunday, December 9, 2018
Location: Lake Junaluska
All are invited to Lake Junaluska December 6-9 for Appalachian Christmas, a special festive event including multiple concerts, a storyteller and a craft show. The Lake Junaluska Singers will return, under Director Mary Huff and Associate Director ...
Lexington District Christmas Dinner
Thursday, December 13, 2018 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Wesley Village
CANCELLED - Bluegrass District Christmas Dinner
Saturday, December 15, 2018 12:00 PM
Location: Lawrenceburg United Methodist Church
The Bluegrass District Christmas Dinner for Pastors, Retired Pastors, and District Leaders will be on Saturday, December 15, at Noon at Lawrenceburg United Methodist Church. Details will be shared as the date approaches.
Northern KY District New Year's Luncheon
Saturday, January 5, 2019 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
The pastors, retired pastors, surviving spouses and families are cordially invited to: Northern Kentucky District's Annual New Year's Luncheon Saturday, January 5, 2019 - Noon Come join us for fellowship, gifts, and the musical talents of The ...
Pan Methodist Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration
Saturday, January 19, 2019 1:00 PM
Location: Quinn Chapel AME Church
Every third Monday in January, we pause to reflect and honor the great legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The impact of his life’s work continues to touch our lives today and we are forever grateful for his relentlessness efforts to ...
UMM - Bluegrass District Meeting
Monday, February 11, 2019 6:30 PM
Location: Harrodsburg UMC
Men of all Ages – Come and join us at one or all of our District Meetings!! We will begin the meeting at the usual time of 6:30 pm on Monday February 11, 2019 with the meal first, followed by a devotion by the host church and guest speaker. ...
Heartland District Youth Event: Skate Party!
Sunday, March 3, 2019 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Hardin County Roller Rink
The Heartland District Youth are invited to a Roller Rumble (Skate Party) on Sunday, March 3, from 2 PM to 4 PM at Hardin County Roller Rink! The cost to attend is $6.50. We hope you can come!
UMM - Northern Kentucky District Meeting
Thursday, March 21, 2019 6:30 PM
Location: Immanuel UMC
Men of all Ages – Come and join us at one or all of our District Meetings!! The Northern Kentucky District UMM Face Book Page is United Methodist Men of Northern Kentucky District. Dinner is served at 6:30 P.M, Cost $ 8.00 per a person. If you...
Heartland District LACE
Saturday, April 13, 2019 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Spring LACE Training at Middletown UMC
Dinner Church Zoom
Wednesday, April 24, 2019 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Join us to learn more about what it means to be a Dinner Church ahead of the Fresh Expressions Dinner Church Encounter Training on May 9 at First Fire in Winchester. Join us for an online vision casting April 24, 2:30 pm here
Lighthouse Children's Choir Concert
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Summit Heights UMC
Come hear the Lighthouse Children’s Choir in concert on Wednesday, May 1, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the sanctuary at Summit Heights United Methodist Church, 7400 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY. This event is free. There will be a short presentation ...
Kentucky Dinner Church Encounters
Thursday, May 9, 2019 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: Winchester First Fire
Leaders all across the country are rediscovering Jesus' dinner table theology that dominated the Apostolic Era. The present-day Dinner Church movement is giving leaders and churches a renewed ability to reach people who would never attend their ...
Bluegrass District Conference
Sunday, May 19, 2019 3:00 PM
Location: Lawrenceburg UMC
The Bluegrass District Conference will take place on Sunday, May 19, at 3 PM at Lawrenceburg UMC.
NKY District United Methodist Men Meeting May 23
Thursday, May 23, 2019 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Northern Kentucky UNITED METHODIST MEN District Meeting May 23, 2019 Melbourne UMC 1011 Mary Ingles Highway Melbourne Ky. 41059 PROGRAM 6:30 Invocation Senior Pastor Ken Clift 6:35 – 7:10 Dinner 7:15 Retire to Sanctuary 7:20 Music with ...
Lexington District Conference
Thursday, May 30, 2019 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Andover Campus of Lexington First 4131 Todds Rd., Lexington
Heartland DCOM Executive Team Meeting
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Kentucky Annual Conference Office
This meeting is for the Executive team and Sub-team chairs to attend.
Middletown Masters Golf Scramble and Silent Auction
Monday, August 19, 2019 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Location: Oldham County Country Club
Golf Scramble and Silent Auction Fundraiser for The Lighthouse Academy at Newburg, Breakfast 7:45am followed by Shotgun Start 8:30am. Lunch provided ( City BBQ ) and prizes awarded. Entry Fee $ 75 per player if paid by August 4, $ 80 each after ...
View more Welcoming New Clergy to the Lexington District
Tuesday, August 20, 2019 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
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
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
Location: St. Luke UMC
Commissioning Info Meeting
Thursday, September 26, 2019 6:30 PM to Monday, September 23, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Location: Lexington District Office
Outreach & Hospitality in the 21st Century - Hosted by Heartland District
Saturday, September 28, 2019 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Middletown UMC
Times have certainly changed since I was bought up in the church as a young girl. The arrival of Sunday sports, social media and new cultural views have changed how Americans understand religion and church. The things that used to work are no ...
Bullitt County Cluster Charge Conference
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Bethel United Methodist Church
Cluster charge conference for the following churches: Bethel (Bullitt) Mt. Washington Davidson Memorial Cedar Grove Dennie Memorial Overdale
Heartland District NCD team meeting
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Fern Creek
Awakening 70
Friday, February 21, 2020 7:00 PM to Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 4:00 PM
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
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
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
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
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
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 NOW CANCELED- Lindsey Wilson College Singers Benefit Concert for Lighthouse Academy
Sunday, April 19, 2020 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Lighthouse Academy at Newburg
We have had to make the difficult decision to cancel due to the COVID19 pandemic. The Lindsey Wilson College Singers will present a concert to benefit The Lighthouse Academy at Newburg, a Heartland district ministry serving children. A love ...
View more POSTPONED The Second Annual KyUMH Epicurean Experience
Saturday, April 25, 2020 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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 ...
View more Bluegrass District Conference
Sunday, May 31, 2020 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
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
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
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 ...
Virtual Charge Conference for Richmond Mission Hub, Nicholasville Mission Hub, Marion County, Mercer County & Boyle County
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 6:30 PM
Virtual Charge Conference for Lexington Missional Hub, Winchester Missional Hub, Scott County & Woodford County
Thursday, October 22, 2020 6:30 PM
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
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
- 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
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
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
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
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
Location: Bardstown UMC
Washington/Boyle/Mercer Cluster Charge Conference
Sunday, October 24, 2021 4:00 PM
Location: Harrodsburg First
LACE - UM Theology
Thursday, October 28, 2021 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
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
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
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 - Heartland District
Saturday, April 30, 2022 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: Kentucky Conference Office - Holloway Meeting Room
The Heartland District will be holding the Anti-Racism & Cultural Competency Training on April 30th IN-PERSON at the Kentucky Conference office. The training will run from 1:00pm till 5:00pm ET and is LIMITED to fifty persons per session. The ...
Anti-Racism & Cultural Competency Training - Owensboro District
Saturday, April 30, 2022 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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
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
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 ...
Advanced Lay Speaker Courses
Saturday, May 14, 2022 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Jeffersontown United Methodist Church
Folks who have been approved by their local church charge conference in 2021 may attend. Please choose one of the courses offered for Advanced Lay Speaking. To complete a course, you must attend both consecutive Saturdays. Course dates: Saturday, ...
Anti-Racism & Cultural Competency Training - NKY District
Saturday, May 14, 2022 1:00 PM to Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 5:00 PM
Location: Immanuel UMC - Boone Campus
The Northern Kentucky District will be holding Anti-Racism & Cultural Competency Training on May 14th - IN-PERSON at Immanuel UMC - Boone Campus. The training will be held from 1:00pm - 5:00pm ET and is LIMITED to fifty persons per session. The ...
Lexington District Conference
Thursday, May 19, 2022 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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.
Heartland District Conference
Sunday, May 22, 2022 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Fern Creek United Methodist Church
Heartland District Clergy, District leaders, Lay members to Annual Conference, and Lay leaders are encouraged to attend to celebrate ministry of the district, vote on district business, and hear upcoming Annual Conference information. Held at Fern ...
Bluegrass District Conference
Sunday, May 22, 2022 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: Danville Centenary
Bluegrass District Meeting held at Danville Centenary at 3pm ET.
Northern Kentucky District Conference
Sunday, May 22, 2022 3:00 PM
Location: Florence
Northern Kentucky District Conference held at Florence at 3pm ET.
Advanced Lay Speaker Courses
Saturday, July 9, 2022 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: College Heights United Methodist Church
Folks who have been approved by their local church charge conference in 2021 may attend. Please choose the appropriate course that you need. To complete a course, you must attend both consecutive Saturdays. This training will be held on Saturday, ...
Beginner Lay Servant, Lay Servant Renewal, and Lay Servant to Lay Speaker Course
Saturday, August 13, 2022 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: TBA
Folks who have been approved by their local church charge conference in 2021 may attend. Please choose the appropriate course that you need. To complete a course, you must attend both consecutive Saturdays. Dates: August 13th & August 20th Cost: ...
Anti-Racism & Cultural Competency Training - Bluegrass District
Saturday, August 20, 2022 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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 ...
Register Anti-Racism & Cultural Competency Training - Owensboro District
Saturday, August 27, 2022 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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 5:00pm CT and is LIMITED to ...
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