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Continuing to Guard the Health of Our Neighbors

November 19, 2020

Dear friends in Christ, Grace and peace to you all in the name of Jesus Christ. As we approach Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas, we yearn for gathering in the ways we have been accustomed. This pandemic year has called us into new ways of connecting, celebrating, and comforting one another. The number of people directly… Continue Reading→

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Conference Executive Director of New Faith Communities Appointed

October 4, 2020

Bishop Hope Morgan Ward announces the appointment of Reverend Tim Catlett as Executive Director of New Faith Communities for the Conference, effective January 1, 2021. Reverend Greg Moore, currently serving as the Executive Director of New Faith Communities, will become the Senior Pastor of Edenton Street United Methodist Church, Raleigh, effective January 1, 2021. Thank you for your… Continue Reading→

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From the Bishop: Louisiana Response

September 3, 2020

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→

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Communion During Pandemic

August 19, 2020

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→

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From the Bishop: Lamenting the Violent Murders of Black Persons & Effects of COVID-19

June 1, 2020

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→

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From the Bishop: Lament – A Day to Mourn

May 28, 2020

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→

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From the Bishop: An Aldersgate Letter

May 21, 2020

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→

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From the Bishop: Model for Renewing Face-to-Face Community & Worship

May 7, 2020

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→

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From the Bishop: Approaching Good Shepherd Sunday

April 29, 2020

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→

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