Dear United Methodist friends, We know the heartbreak, chaos, hurt and loss caused by natural disaster. We experience the generosity of others through their partnership, gifts, presence and work in the long recovery. A team of our Disaster Ministries leaders traveled September 1 as requested by the Louisiana Conference and UMCOR to assist in the… Continue Reading→
Communion During Pandemic
Dear United Methodist friends in Christ, Grace and peace to you in the name of Jesus Christ. Thank you for your leadership in this season of our lives. During this pandemic, we have been led to think again about the way we celebrate the Lord’s Supper. For many of us, this season has been a… Continue Reading→
From the Bishop: Lamenting the Violent Murders of Black Persons & Effects of COVID-19
Dear United Methodist friends, Today, Monday, June 1, 2020, we join an expansive Day of Lament as we remember 100,000 persons who have died as a result of COVID-19 and as we remember the violent murders of Black persons, most recently Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd. In these days of anxiety, grief,… Continue Reading→
From the Bishop: Lament – A Day to Mourn
As we in the United States mark the death of 100,000 people to COVID-19, let us as United Methodist people join in prayers in worship on Sunday, May 31, and join with countless others on Monday, June 1, in a national Day of Lament. Religious communities and civic leaders including governors and mayors are summoning… Continue Reading→
From the Bishop: An Aldersgate Letter
Dear United Methodist friends, Grace and peace to you in the name of Jesus Christ. This year, Ascension Day and Aldersgate Day converge meaningfully on our calendars this Sunday, May 24. To a narrow question of limited hope, Jesus responded, announcing that you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you;… Continue Reading→
From the Bishop: Model for Renewing Face-to-Face Community & Worship
Dear United Methodist friends in Christ, With our neighbors across North Carolina, we receive Governor Cooper’s public health guidance for the first phase of the three-phase plan to continue to protect the health and safety of all people in our state. As we plan onward for community and worship in our church families, we echo… Continue Reading→
From the Bishop: Approaching Good Shepherd Sunday
Dear United Methodist friends in Christ, Grace and peace to you as we approach Good Shepherd Sunday, with the appointed lessons Psalm 23 and John 10. Even when we walk through the darkest valley, we fear no danger because you are with us. – Psalm 23 Thank you for your partnership in compassionate care as… Continue Reading→
From the Bishop: Persevering in Love
Dear United Methodist friends, Grace and peace to you as we wait, pray, and serve one another, persevering in love in this time of COVID-19. Together we receive today the wisdom of Governor Cooper and Health and Human Services Secretary Cohen relative to life ahead in North Carolina. We choose to live together in faithful… Continue Reading→
New Cabinet Appointments
Bishop Hope Morgan Ward announces the appointment of Rev. Tara Culp Lain as Superintendent of the Harbor District, effective June 23, 2020. Rev. Edith Lee Gleaves, currently serving as Harbor District Superintendent, will become Lead Pastor of Ocean View United Methodist Church, Oak Island. Rev. Lisa Naa-Shormey Yebuah will serve on the Cabinet as Spiritual… Continue Reading→
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