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Repairers of Ruined Cities, Healers of Many Devastations

December 7, 2016 1 Comment

A message from Dr. Elaine Heath, Dean of the Duke Divinity School, originally posted for the Duke Center for Reconciliation. In her book, Trauma and Grace, Serene Jones offers the proposal that both individuals and communities who suffer from trauma, can find healing and hope in certain biblical narratives. [1] For example she cites the… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: NC Conference Tagged With: Dr. Elaine Heath, healing, Post Election

Bringing Hope to the Cancer Journey

October 13, 2015

Imagine churches intentionally reaching out into the lives of families impacted by cancer.  Imagine trained volunteers offering companionship and hope in the midst of a person’s cancer journey.  Imagine a Christ-centered ministry called Cancer Companions making a difference in how churches reach out and support someone faced with cancer, either personally or in their family. … Continue Reading→

Filed Under: General, Local Outreach Tagged With: healing, health, ministry, outreach

Exciting Opportunities in Congregational Health Ministries

September 16, 2015

Over 160 people from 30 annual conferences, including six from NCC, attended a recent US Health Forum, sponsored by two UMC general agencies and one seminary.  The event launched Healthy Congregations, Healthy Communities, a new congregational health initiative. Attendees were reminded that physical and emotional healing were intrinsic to Jesus’ ministry.  John Wesley started medical… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: General, Local Outreach Tagged With: GBCS, GBGM, healing, health, Healthcare, ministry, mission, outreach

A Litany for Racial Justice

September 4, 2015

The bishops of the AME, AME Zion, and CME Churches along with General Officers, clergy and laity from their churches had a meeting in Washington, DC this week. They worshiped together, strategized, hosted a press conference, and met at the White House, all in a concerted effort to confront and ultimately work to end racism… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: Bishop Tagged With: AME, AME Zion, CME, healing, justice, litany, mercy, race, racism

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