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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Youth and volunteers work to organize the church's library during Making a Difference (MAD) in the City last week. One of many onsite and community mission projects last week, they spent time supporting adult volunteers who are working to curate a special collection library to enhance the spiritual life of Church Street members.The education committee is actively reviewing materials and working to make the library more accessible to members. Stay tuned for future updates on our CSUMC library! **The library is not able to accept outside donation of materials.Thank you for understanding.**

Church Street News & Opportunities

The Richardson family is excited to celebrate Powell’s milestone 40th birthday on July 20 at his favorite place: Church Street! All Church Street members are invited to drop in at the Parish Hall and enjoy cake, punch and lemonade, as well as live bluegrass music. Come by anytime between 2 and 4 pm on Saturday the 20th, and stay as long as you want. Please, no presents, just your presence. If you can come, RSVP the Richardsons at srmer@comcast.net.

CALLED CHURCH CONFERENCE - August 18

The CSUMC Church Council, at their regular meeting, June 25, 2024, approved the motion from CSUMC Board of Trustees to approve the concept of a Memorial Garden in the Courtyard. The Trustees have approved the Columbarium/Memorial Garden Task Force's recommendation to expand the use of the Courtyard to include a memorial garden. Indoor space is still being evaluated for columbarium options. 

The Church Conference will meet with the District Superintendent after the 11:00 service in the nave to vote on this motion. Will Smith, Trustee Chair, will share more information about the plan in an upcoming Messenger.

Reception for Tim Ward and Edie Johnson on July 28

On Sunday, July 28, after the 11:00 worship service, you are invited to celebrate Tim and Edie's 15 years of ministry together at Church Street as Tim retires and Edie prepares for her next chapter.

As an act of gratitude, please consider giving a Love Offering for Tim and Edie.

There are three ways to contribute: 

• Make a secure gift online at www.churchstreetumc.org/give and add your dollar amount under Tim Ward Love Offering or Edie Johnson Love Offering
• Write a check (memo line: Tim Love Offering or Edie Love Offering) and mail it to Church Street UMC, P.O. Box 1303, Knoxville, TN 37901
• Place your love offering in a pew offering envelope on Sunday mornings and write Tim Love Offering or Edie Love Offering on the front. You may place it in the offering plate. 

Gifts will be presented to Tim and Edie on Sunday, July 28, at the reception after the 11:00 worship service in Parish Hall. That day, you will also see baskets for notes or cards you would like to share with Tim and Edie. All are invited to attend this reception; refreshments will be available.

Let us all offer a prayer of thanks for Tim and Edie's service, leadership, and friendship during their time leading Church Street's music ministry.   

New Stephen Ministry Class Beginning August 10

Training is important whenever anyone learns a new skill, and that includes Stephen Ministry. Stephen Ministers go through in‐depth training so that by the time they start their official ministry, they’re completely ready. A new Stephen Minister training class is beginning soon—to find out more, contact Rev. Pat Clendenen at pclendenen@churchstreetumc.org today.

Our Presence

July 14 - 536

In Person Worship - 414

8:30 am - 159

11 am - 236

Nursery - 19

Online - 122

July 18 Soup Kitchen - 26 volunteers, 141 meals

Our Gifts

Memorials

Tammy Myrick

Stephen Ministry: Brad & Judy Thompson, Larry Myrick

Parish Health Ministry: Larry Myrick

Minister's Discretionary: Larry Myrick

Gwen Rogers

Children's Ministry: Murphy Builders Sunday School Class

Benevolence Fund: Jeff Johnson

Barbara Shipley

Soup Kitchen: Frank & Elaine Ralston

Honorariums

Kit Brown

Music Ministry: Andy & Celia Ferguson

Katie Strangis

Conversations on Race: Andy & Celia Ferguson

Powell Richardson

Memorial Fund: Mary Anne Shaw

John Waddell

Single's Ministry: Anonymous

Altar Flowers

The Chancel Altar Flowers are given in loving memory of our parents, Dallas and Imogene Blair and Archie and Vesta Morris, given by Larry and Linda Blair. 

All are welcome at Church Street!

We believe every person is of sacred worth and created in God’s image. We welcome and celebrate the gifts God has given to all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, disability, status, economic condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religious affiliation. We respect diversity of opinion and expressions of Christian faith. We believe God loves everyone unconditionally! As God loves us, so let us love and serve in the name of Christ.

Church Street United Methodist Church

www.churchstreetumc.org

P.O. Box 1303, Knoxville, TN 37901

Office: 865-524-3048 Fax: 865-521-0288 Pastor On-Call: 865-320-9100

Please call the church office to reach a specific member of our staff.

Church Street Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9 am - 4 pm and Friday, 9 am - 3 pm