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→
Christ Is Risen! The Lord Is Risen Indeed!
Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Joyful Easter greetings resound from heart to heart, in prose and poetry and song, on this most amazing and wonderful of all days! Every brilliant and beautiful sign of spring points to resurrection, the great and miraculous gift of God. Life abundant and eternal are the gracious, strong gifts… Continue Reading→
From the Bishop: Financial Assistance Available to Churches in this Time of COVID-19
Dear United Methodist friends, With thanksgiving for your ministry, I urge you to give attention immediately to the financial assistance available to churches in this time of COVID-19. Your seeking resources through the programs made available by the CARES Act will help maximize the financial resources that will follow through the North Carolina Conference. The… Continue Reading→
From the Bishop: As Holy Week Approaches
As Holy Week approaches, we have the opportunity to journey from hosannas to the cross to the empty tomb in new ways. Let us see this Holy Week as a time to wake up to the serendipity of the amazing, wondrous love of God. We will all long remember this Holy Week, like none other… Continue Reading→
From the Bishop: These Challenging Times
Dear United Methodist friends, Grace and peace to you in this challenging time for the entire human family. This morning, I was in Zoom conferences with faith leaders, public health professionals and several episcopal colleagues. In addition, with you, I received the directive of Governor Cooper for schools to remain closed through mid-May. I urge… Continue Reading→
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