Latest Updates
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Native American Heritage Month
Bishop Fairley reminds us that November is Native American Heritage Month and we use this special time to join our voices in ways that foster justice for our Native American neighbors and give thanks for all they teach us about a healthy respect for each other and all of God’s creation. Continue Reading→
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Bishops Agree on Narrative for the Continuing UMC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENOVEMBER 8, 2021 Bishops agree on narrative for the continuing UMC WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Council of Bishops ended its Fall meeting on Friday having spent time in […] Continue Reading→
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Tropical Storm Fred Disaster Recovery
In August, Tropical Storm Fred caused devastating mountain flooding in western North Carolina, particularly in Haywood, Buncombe, and Transylvania counties. Bishop Fairley invites churches and early response teams to help our sisters and brothers in the Western NC Conference in their disaster recovery efforts before the winter months set in. Continue Reading→
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To Pastors with Much Appreciation
“How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says to Zion, ‘Your God reigns.’” – Isaiah […] Continue Reading→
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A Pastoral Response to the Recent Racist Incident at Methodist University
Methodist University has been and continues to be a major part of our lives and is deeply rooted in our collective consciousness. The inappropriate and reprehensible racist action in one […] Continue Reading→
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Sara Cortes, chair of Conference Hispanic-Latinx Ministries and Mahali Frias Ponce join Bishop Fairley to share their experiences with Hispanic-Latinx ministries in our conference. Continue Reading→
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9/11 – 20 Years Later
I made the decision to write my reflection on 9/11 after letting my soul sink deeply into the morning uninhibited by the struggle of what to say. I needed to simply allow […] Continue Reading→
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A Time of Welcome & Conversation with Bishop Fairley Sept. 19
September 19, 2021 at 4 pm Add this Event to Your CalendarApple | Google | Office 365 | Outlook We invite you to join us on Sunday, September 19 at […] Continue Reading→
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Grace That Is Always Sufficient
In Bishop Fairley’s introductory message as our episcopal leader, he reminds us that God will provide a grace that is always sufficient to complete God’s good work in, among, and through us. Continue Reading→