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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→

Sparrows

A Meditation on Psalm 84
In light of 48 Hours in McAllen with Rio Texas friends and Sunday morning with Mt. Sylvan UMC, Durham, NC

Bishop Ward Is Selected as an “Influencer”

Bishop Ward has been selected as one of 60 influential North Carolinians to participate in an election-year series sponsored by the Raleigh News & Observer, the Durham Herald Sun, and the Charlotte Observer. These persons will participate in surveys throughout the year to get their views on the policy issues of most importance to North… Continue Reading→

A Call to Prayer and Action in Support of Public School Children

Dear United Methodist friends, Grace and peace to you in the name of Jesus Christ. We are deeply committed across North Carolina to the education of all children, to the support of teachers and administrators, and to stronger funding for public education. At the 2016 Sessions of the North Carolina and the Western North Carolina… Continue Reading→

The Kingdom of God Belongs to Such as These

Dear United Methodist friends, In these early days of Lent, we grieve with the people of Parkland, Florida. We give thanks for courageous, faithful, thoughtful leadership of pastors and of laity.  As we seek to find and offer comfort, God is with us. I hope you will read and ponder prayerfully this excellent message from… Continue Reading→

Advent After the Storms

As Advent begins, we stand once again amid the destruction left by devastating storms. In the darkness, we yearn for light, Bishop Ward writes in an article published by Faith & Leadership.