2026 Summer Lecture Series
Our Summer Lecture Series starts this week with a lecture series on Methodism in the Holston Conference. The lecture series will be presented by Michael Feely, the Director of Missions and Congregational Care at Christ United Methodist Church in Chattanooga.
This year will include two lectures:
July 19 – “Who do you say that we are?”: Methodist narratives in Holston Conference and beyond
- We’ve been trying to explain ourselves in Holston since 1824. We’ll take a look at how we Methodists tried (and still try) to define ourselves through testimonies, religious newspapers, and even conference strategy plans. We’ll look at some of the memorable writers in Holston, including Parson Brownlow, R.N. Price, Sallie Crenshaw and Jane Merchant.
July 26 – Against the Grain: “Contrary” Methodists in the Holston area who fought some uphill battles
- We will take a look at a few persons who felt called to challenge the prevailing culture, such as Bishop Gilbert Haven, James Axley, Dr. Aaron Rapking, and others.
You can find a recording of these lectures here!
Education at Church Street
All are invited to join in small groups and adult education at Church Street. Click here to contact Rev. Amber Lloyd if you need assistance in getting connected to a class or study. You have a place here!
Adult Education and Sunday School at Church Street
Learn more about Church Street’s Sunday School groups and adult ministries here. If you have questions about which small group or Sunday School class best suits you, please click here to connect and discuss your needs with Rev. Amber Lloyd.
Understanding Our Spiritual Gifts
Have you taken stock of your spiritual gifts? There are a few tools you can use to assess and understand who God is calling you to be! The United Methodist Church has an assessment tool online. Click here.
Our youth department has a special assessment tool as well that anyone can review and use – take the Inventory first, then apply your answers onto the Assessment tool:
