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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Day 5
Seyun Hwang, Day 5: Have you ever recited a creed and felt that the words seemed routine rather than meaningful? That happened to me one Sunday morning. As the phrase “under Pontius Pilate” rolled off my tongue, I had to pause. Why do I often name this Roman governor in passing—this hand of imperial power that played… Continue Reading→
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Day 4
Roderic L. Mullen, Day 4: The words of the wonderful Christmas hymn, “Once in Royal David’s City,” echo in my mind as I write this meditation. What does it mean to say with the hymn, “he came down to earth from heaven?” When we picture the babe in a manger, “little, weak and helpless,” it is… Continue Reading→
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Day 3
Shawn Blackwelder, Day 3: As the Council of Nicaea sought to bring about unity in the Church, the primary obstacle was the existence of differing beliefs about the nature of Christ. Was it homoiousios, as Arius argued, that the Father and the Son were of a similar nature and essence, or was it the belief… Continue Reading→
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Day 2
Rob Licht, Day 2: According to the Book of Genesis, the creation of heaven and earth begins in darkness, the kind of darkness that defies being named. It is the darkness before darkness, a darkness without form or substance, a fathomless deep, a cavernous void that doesn’t know whether it is or it isn’t. The historic… Continue Reading→
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Day 1
Shawn Blackwelder, Day 1: The Shema, a daily prayer and affirmation of faith for our Jewish siblings that has been shared with us, gives an important reminder in a polytheistic world. Depending on the translation you read, it may say, “The LORD is our God, the LORD alone,” or “Our God is the LORD! Only… Continue Reading→
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Lenten Study: Gun Violence Prevention
While Advent is likely on most pastors’ minds, planning for a Lenten study now means preparing congregations to reflect thoughtfully during the Lenten season and to remain grounded in our […] Continue Reading→
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2024 Jack and Kay Crum Award Recipients
Three NC Conference ministries received the 2024 Jack and Kay Crum Award administered by the NC Conference Board of Church and Society. In 1990, Jack and Kay Crum established The […] Continue Reading→
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The 2024 Evangelism Winners Shine
Evangelism is happening in the North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church… The Harry Denman Award is our denomination’s way of formally honoring those who are doing this ministry and sharing the love of Christ. Outstanding evangelists are recognized in the United Methodist connection in each conference every year. Continue Reading→
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Do’s and Don’ts for the Disability Ally
Check out this resource from the UMC Disability Ministries Committee, offered through their partnership with the General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR). Interested in learning more about Disability Ministries? […] Continue Reading→