Dear Members of United Methodist Churches across North Carolina, As we enter the season of Advent and prepare to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, we remember that Jesus began his life fleeing persecution as a refugee in Egypt. (Matthew 2:13-18) On September 26, the White House issued an Executive Order (EO 13888)… Continue Reading→
Generous GivingTuesday on December 3
Dear friends in Christ, Grace and peace to you in the name of Jesus Christ. You are a wonderfully generous people! Thank you for giving… offering prayers, resources, presence, and skills through the 18 Disaster Recovery Centers now hosting volunteers; creating Christmas boxes under the loving direction of Nara Melkonyan, Project AGAPE Director, for children… Continue Reading→
Advent 2019: What Child Is This?
As we wait and hope and pray for the coming of the Christ Child, we see God’s wonderful gift of children. As we welcome children into this world, we long to make this world a more gentle, welcoming, nurturing place for every child born. Brief prayers and worship resources are offered, thematically linked to the… Continue Reading→
Decision America Events
Dear Pastors and Church Leaders, Grace and peace to you today in the name of Jesus Christ.I offer this message in response to queries received about the Franklin Graham Decision America campaign coming to North Carolina in OctoberThe North Carolina Conference is neither an endorser nor a sponsor of Decision America.We United Methodists are deeply… Continue Reading→
From the Bishop: A Call to Prayer and Action for Federal Employees
“I am so concerned about so many of my coworkers. For many of them, both the husband and wife are federal employees and many are parents with no income coming whatsoever. One of the best ways to help federal workers like these is for churches to make an extra donation to local food pantries. As… Continue Reading→
From the Bishop: A Statement on Samuel Oliver-Bruno’s Arrest by I.C.E.
Dear United Methodist friends in Christ, Grace and peace are with us even as we experience the arrest of Samuel Oliver-Bruno who has lived in protective sanctuary of City Well United Methodist Church in Durham, NC. A group of approximately 26 persons in Samuel’s family, church family, and community family are detained as a result… Continue Reading→
25th Anniversary of Project AGAPE
Project AGAPE, a collaborative effort of the North Carolina and Western North Carolina Conferences and the Armenian Apostolic Church, celebrates 25 years of mission partnership. Read the letter shared during the celebration in Armenia from Bishops Hope Morgan Ward and Paul L. Leeland. Dear friends in Christ, Grace, peace and joy to you in the name… Continue Reading→
How You Can Help as Hurricane Florence Advances
Dear friends in Christ, Grace and peace to you as Hurricane Florence advances, threatening with wind and with water falling from above and rising in rivers and streams. Much is yet to unfold. However, we know that needs will be great. Therefore, please receive these requests with glad and generous hearts. 1 – Please continue… Continue Reading→
A Meditation & Prayer for Hurricane Florence
Dear beloved United Methodist people, In the fullness of this ancient greeting, I extend the grace and peace of Christ to you all today as the fury of Hurricane Florence threatens our beautiful state and our neighbors in South Carolina. We pray without ceasing for one another, giving thanks for the bonds of love we… Continue Reading→
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