Bethlehem UMC in New Albany hosted the 2011 Clergy Christmas Party on December 2, 2011. Clergy and their families from around the district came together to celebrate and fellowship together over a steak dinner prepared by the good ladies and gentlemen of the church. Bro. Hal Hall of the Coffeeville UMC provided the evening's entertainment in character as Elvis Presley, singing favorites such as "Are You Lonesome Tonight", "Teddy Bear" and of course "Blue Christmas".

The district provided gifts for the children in attendance and Bro. Kerry Powell presented Bro. Jerry and his wife Sally and Lou Ann with gifts from the district clergy.