As we journey through Advent on the way to Christmas, we read and sing Israel’s promises and prophecies. We hear the prophet Isaiah’s invitation: “Come, let us walk in the light of the Lord” (Isaiah 2:5). And for many of us, all of this culminates as we stand in the darkness of a sanctuary on… Continue Reading→
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connections: Advent Week 3
Bishop Ward and Nara Melkonyan talk about the impact Project Agape has on the children of Armenia.
Extending Hospitality to Refugees
Dear Members of United Methodist Churches across North Carolina, As we enter the season of Advent and prepare to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, we remember that Jesus began his life fleeing persecution as a refugee in Egypt. (Matthew 2:13-18) On September 26, the White House issued an Executive Order (EO 13888)… Continue Reading→
connections: Advent Week 2
In this second week of the Advent series What Child Is This?, we focus on the children on the US/Mexico border.
connections: Advent Week 1
As we enter into the Advent season, we will be centering on the theme, “What Child Is This?” This week, we focus on the children of Palestine.
connections: Partnering with the Western NC Conference
Bishop Ward and Bishop Leeland share a message from a joint meeting of the NCC and WNCC Cabinets in Elon.
Generous GivingTuesday on December 3
Dear friends in Christ, Grace and peace to you in the name of Jesus Christ. You are a wonderfully generous people! Thank you for giving… offering prayers, resources, presence, and skills through the 18 Disaster Recovery Centers now hosting volunteers; creating Christmas boxes under the loving direction of Nara Melkonyan, Project AGAPE Director, for children… Continue Reading→
connections: Celebrating Eat for Relief
Bishop Ward and Hannah McMillan share with joy and celebration the fun, fellowship, and mission of Eat for Relief at Pilgrimage 2019.
connections: Pilgrimage 19
Bishop Ward and Bishop Fairley share their thoughts and reflect on their experiences at Pilgrimage 2019.
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