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connections: The Call to Social Holiness

December 8, 2020 Leave a Comment

Drawing from the prophet Isaiah, Bishop Ward invites us to throw our arms wide and to proclaim the call to social holiness, to be engaged in our world.

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connections: Voices in the Wilderness

December 1, 2020 Leave a Comment

As we move through the first week of Advent, Bishop Ward presents this question to us – “What does it mean for each of us to be a voice for God?”

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connections: Advent Season

November 24, 2020 Leave a Comment

Bishop Ward invites us to join in evening prayer throughout the season of Advent and the District Christmas offering for UMCOR.

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connections: Celebrating Justice for Our Neighbors

November 17, 2020 Leave a Comment

Bishop Ward and others celebrate the opening of a JFON Immigration Legal Clinic in Fayetteville which will help neighbors navigate the immigration legal process.

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connections: Pilgrimage 2020

November 10, 2020 Leave a Comment

Bishop Ward uses the Pilgrimage 2020 theme of “Claimed” to remind us of God’s promise in Isaiah – “I have called you by name and you are mine.”

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connections: Prayer for Election Day

November 3, 2020 Leave a Comment

Bishop Ward offers a prayer for this election day and the days to come.

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connections: Remembering the Saints of God

October 27, 2020 Leave a Comment

As we approach All Saints Day on Nov. 1, we celebrate and give thanks for all God’s saints and lift up the ministry and legacy of St. James UMC in Pembroke.

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connections: It’s Always Autumn

October 20, 2020 Leave a Comment

Bishop Ward uses a passage from John Donne’s poetry to remind us that although God created the changing seasons, mercy, love, grace, and justice are always in season.

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connections: Persevering in a Time of Pandemic

October 13, 2020 Leave a Comment

Bishop Ward encourages each church to complete the Church & Community Needs survey and telling how your church is persevering or needs assistance during the pandemic.

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