Archives for 2014

connections: The Fourth Sunday of Advent On the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Bishop Ward reflects on Christ’s birth and the peace that can come in sub-Saharan Africa by giving to the Imagine No Malaria campaign. ePistle: Peace on Earth Peace on Earth, Good Will to All: A Pastoral Letter from Bishop Hope Morgan Ward. Glory… Continue Reading→

connections: The third Sunday in Advent As we move toward the third Sunday in Advent, Bishop Ward reflects on Mary’s Magnificat and the significance of giving to the Imagine No Malaria campaign during this season. Making food available and supporting those who provide The Come to the Table Project will present the “Head, Heart, and… Continue Reading→

connections: The Second Sunday of Advent As we prepare for the second Sunday of Advent, Bishop Hope Morgan Ward reflects on the story of John the Baptist in light of the Imagine No Malaria Campaign in this week’s connections. The Duke Endowment Gift to Retirees/Widows The grants gifted by The Duke Endowment to qualified retirees,… Continue Reading→

connections: Christ the King Sunday Bishop Ward reflects on the meaning of Christ the King Sunday as we approach the end of the liturgical year in this week’s connections. Bishops issue statement concerning Ebola crisis and sexuality The Council of Bishops, at their recent meeting, issued two statements – one urging compassion rather that stigmatization… Continue Reading→

connections: Bishop Ward & Imagine No Malaria on My Carolina Today This week, Bishop Ward was interviewed on My Carolina Today explaining the United Methodist commitment to Imagine No Malaria. Peace-making in Palestine/Israel Bishop Hope Morgan Ward extends an invitation to follow-up gatherings on Peace-Making in Palestine/Israel. Janet Lahr Lewis, recently retired United Methodist missionary… Continue Reading→

Celebrating Native American gifts and culture In recounting the Council of Bishops meeting places at Lake Junaluska in 2013 and Oklahoma City this year, Bishop Ward remembers the Trail of Tears and asks us to be mindful and thankful for the Native American gifts and culture in our midst and in the body of Christ…. Continue Reading→

connections: In ministry with young people Bishop Ward calls to mind the clustering activities surrounding higher education and young people in the North Carolina Conference in this week’s edition of connections. Unity Dialogue to gather Nov. 11 The Unity Dialogue continues the conversation, and all are invited to join at the table, as Rev. Laurie… Continue Reading→

  connections: Celebrating the Harvest by remembering new churches As we embrace this season of homecoming and harvest, Bishop Hope reminds us we too were once new as the church. You can honor those days when your church first came to life by participating in Impact10, an indispensable resource for launching of new faith communities!… Continue Reading→

connections: Breaking Bread in the center of the State Fair Bishop Hope Morgan Ward shares her story of baking and serving ham biscuits at United Methodist Churches in the heart of the NC State Fair. Bishop Ward’s story reminds us of all the ways we can be in communion in the center of public life,… Continue Reading→