GATHERINGS
2025-2026 Clergy Gathering Schedule:
A New Rhythm of Connection
We’re trying something new this year! Instead of a large clergy meeting, we’re offering three smaller regional gatherings per cycle — all with the same content. Clergy should attend one of the three each cycle — whichever time or location works best for you. You can even choose a different location each time!
🌀 Per Cycle Gathering Options:
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Tuesday morning – Maury/Williamson County area, 10am–noon
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Tuesday evening – Lawrence County, 5:30–7:30pm
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Thursday afternoon – Hardin/Decatur County area, 1:00–3:00pm
Precise locations will vary as we get them scheduled.
October Cycle
Choose 1:
- Tuesday | October 21 | 10am-noon | Bethlehem UMC, 2419 Bethlehem Loop Rd, Franklin TN
- Tuesday | October 21 | 5:30-7:30pm | Lawrenceburg First UMC, 212 Waterloo St, Lawrenceburg TN
- Thursday | October 23 | 1-3pm | Pickwick UMC, 10575 Higway 57, Counce TN
November Cycle
Choose 1:
- Tuesday | November 11 | 10am-noon | tba, Columbia TN
- Tuesday | November 11 | 5:30-7:30pm | Antioch UMC, 40 Antioch Rd, Leoma TN
- Thursday | November 13 | 1-3pm | East End UMC, 285 Fairground St, Savannah TN
🎄 Christmas Gathering for Clergy & Spouses
December 12, 6pm – A joyful evening of celebration and connection!
📆 Additional Cycle Dates
- November 11 & 13
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February 10 & 12
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March 10 & 11
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April 21 & 23
📍May: Pre-Annual Conference Gathering (details to come)
If you’re unable to attend any of the gathering options in a given cycle, please complete the online clergy absenceform. We’re excited to see how this new rhythm supports your ministry and connections with one another!