This site is for folk interested in the history of TN Methodism, particularly archivists and historians in the church, but all are welcome. It is not officially a part of the administration of the Conference or Methodist structure, so we can do with it as we wish. We do, do intend, however, to abide by the principles that guide the membership of te church. (Note: "tnumc" by the way, is the natural abbreviation for Tennessee United Methodist Church, the subject and target audience, and is not meant to imply offical status.)

The rules are fairly simple:
1) Remember that the site is primarily focused on Tennessee Methodist History or some aspect of historical craft or Christian thought and belief that relates in someway to that subject. (Actually that covers much territory.)
2) Opinions expressed are those of the ones who express them, not this site's or the Church’s.
3) Be civil, but we can discuss controversial issues.
4) Tailor your personal profile as you see fit.
5) Please do not use this network for personal commerce, though feel free to provide information about commercial products that relate to the subject.
6) Respect other's privacy and intellectual property rights.

Have fun. Try to do all for the glory of the One who made us.
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The image is a picture of one from Wesley's Chapel. The theme, serpent and dove, is found in Matthew10:16-
"Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves."
The design has been attributed to John Wesley, though I know of no documentary evidence of this assertion. It has not been adopted as an official emblem of the UMC, to my knowledge.

Jim Havron