Bishop Ward encourages churches to recognize the good works of UMCOR by giving generously on UMCOR Sunday, March 31.
connections: Focusing on God’s Generosity
The quadrennial theme for the North Carolina Conference UMC is “Generosity in All Seasons.” Bishop Ward encourages clergy and laity both to look for God’s generosity as they study, teach, and preach the scriptures.
connections: Healing Ministries
Bishop Ward uses the story of Jesus healing a woman in Luke 13 to share the Methodist tradition of engaging in healing ministries.
connections: God’s Good Pleasure
In this week’s message, Bishop Ward highlights text from Luke 12 – “It is God’s good pleasure to give you everything you need” so we need not fear scarcity.
connections: Emptying the barns
Bishop Ward uses this week’s lectionary Gospel text from Luke to remind us that there is a time to loosen the our grip on things and empty out our barns.
connections: Entering a New Quadrennium
Bishop Ward and Steve Taylor introduce the new theme for the Connectional Table – Generosity in Every Season – and highlight the story of the Good Samaritan from the Gospel of Luke.
connections: Giving in Response to God’s Great Gift
Bishop Ward invites us to be generous in giving this holy season in response to God’s great gift of the Christ Child. Opportunities include Imagine No Malaria and #GivingTuesday to The Advance.
connections: God’s Generosity & Hispanic Heritage Month
In this video, Bishop Ward speaks about God’s generosity and the generosity of the Hispanic Ministry Team during Hispanic Heritage Month.
connections: Remembering Katrina and 9/11
Bishop Ward thanks churches for their generosity of time, gifts, prayers, presence, energy, and skills – during times of need and crisis.