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Holding the Ashes

March 2, 2022 Leave a Comment

“Do not cast me away from your presence, and do not take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and sustain in me a willing spirit.” – Psalm 51:11-12 I write this reflection with a great deal of indebtedness to Jan Richardson, whose Ash Wednesday article “The Hands that… Continue Reading→

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Peace and Good Will: A Christmas Message from Bishop Leonard Fairley

December 24, 2021 Leave a Comment

Bishop Fairley’s Advent message reminds us of the “stubborn and audacious hope” we have in the one who is Emmanuel – God with us. As the Advent season begins, let us both be filled with that hope and carry that hope to a world that longs to hear it. Even so, come quickly, Lord Jesus.

Filed Under: Announcements Tagged With: Advent, Bishop Leonard E. Fairley, Connections, Healthy Congregations

Advent: The Season Pregnant With Possibilities

November 28, 2021 Leave a Comment

Bishop Fairley’s Advent message reminds us of the “stubborn and audacious hope” we have in the one who is Emmanuel – God with us. As the Advent season begins, let us both be filled with that hope and carry that hope to a world that longs to hear it. Even so, come quickly, Lord Jesus.

Filed Under: Announcements Tagged With: Advent, Bishop Leonard E. Fairley, Connections, Healthy Congregations

9/11 – 20 Years Later

September 11, 2021 Leave a Comment

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 my heart to listen for the whispers of God’s voice weeping through the voices of the 2,977 fellow human beings who no longer speak. In the… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: Announcements Tagged With: Bishop Leonard E. Fairley, Healthy Congregations

Bishop's Crest

Shepherding Your Congregations Faithfully and Wisely

August 17, 2021 Leave a Comment

Dear United Methodist friends, Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in good health, even as your soul prospers. – III John 2 As the pandemic continues in challenging new ways, we renew our commitment to love God and our neighbor in every way possible. Here in North Carolina, intensive… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: Announcements Tagged With: COVID-19, Healthy Congregations, Resources

connections: The Earth Is the Lord’s

July 6, 2021 Leave a Comment

As we are enjoying this season of being outdoors and being blessed by God’s creation, Bishop Ward invites us all to become involved in creation care ministry in our local church or district.

Filed Under: Announcements Tagged With: Connections, Creation Care, Healthy Congregations

connections: Look for the Helpers

June 8, 2021 Leave a Comment

As we enter hurricane season, Bishop Ward gives thanks for conference Disaster Ministries and all United Methodists who are in the forefront as helpers in the wake of natural disaster.

Filed Under: Announcements Tagged With: Connections, Disaster Ministries, Healthy Congregations

connections: Hope 4 Humanity

May 25, 2021 Leave a Comment

Bishop Ward welcomes the Rev. Connie Stutts to share the story of answered prayer at Rhems United Methodist Church in New Bern.

Filed Under: Announcements, Events Tagged With: Anti-Racism, Connections, Healthy Congregations, Refugee & Immigration

connections: Redeeming Creation

April 20, 2021 Leave a Comment

Bishop Ward is joined by Rev. Jarrod Davis, chair of the Conference Creation Care Team to discuss all the ways the NC Conference is engaging in creation care.

Filed Under: Announcements Tagged With: Creation Care, Healthy Congregations

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