Directors of Connectional Ministries from The North Carolina Conference gather to continue discussing efforts in Anti-Racism on a personal and conference-wide level. Steve Taylor – Executive Director of Connectional Ministries Leah Wiebe-Smith – Director, Center for Leadership Excellence Rev. Ernesto Barriguete – Director of Racial Equity and Justice Ministries Rev. Jaye White – Director of… Continue Reading→
Voices – Episode 11: Anti-Racism Part 1 w/ Conference Leadership
Directors of Connectional Ministries from The North Carolina Conference gather to discuss efforts in Anti-Racism on a personal and conference-wide level. Steve Taylor – Executive Director of Connectional Ministries Leah Wiebe-Smith – Director, Center for Leadership Excellence Rev. Ernesto Barriguete – Director of Racial Equity and Justice Ministries Rev. Jaye White – Director of Outreach… Continue Reading→
Voices – Episode 10: “I’m Black. I’m Christian. I’m Methodist.” w/ Justin Coleman
Rev. Justin Coleman (University UMC) discusses diversity in the church, mental health, and his story in the new book, “I’m Black. I’m Christian. I’m Methodist.” For more information on “I’m Black. I’m Christian. I’m Methodist.”, visit https://www.abingdonpress.com/product/9781791017095/. Mental Health and Care: https://amplifymedia.com/mental-health-and-care/.
Voices – Episode 9: Advent w/ Molly White
This season for Advent, the Board of Church and Society of the North Carolina Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church has prepared recorded Advent evening prayers for each day. Each evening prayer will be led by clergy or laity in our Conference and focuses on the theme of Shalom. By participating each evening in these… Continue Reading→
Voices – Episode 8: Cape Hatteras Food Pantry w/ Gina Miller, Toni Wood, Dennis Carroll, and Ray & Claire Schaaf
Rev. Gina Miller, Rev. Toni Wood, Dennis Carroll, President of Cape Hatteras United Methodist Men, and Ray and Claire talk about the local food pantry, outreach projects, and how they are staying connected in their communities during the coronavirus.
Voices – Episode 7: Interracial Marriage w/ Hannah & Ron Gray
Jay chats with Hannah & Ron Gray (Haymount UMC) about marriage and the intricacies of being an interracial couple in America.
Voices – Episode 6: UMC Around The World w/ Joy Van Staalduinen and Jenni Pridmore
Joy Van Staalduinen (NCCUMC Deacon) and Jenni Pridmore (Chaplain, St. Mary’s) join the podcast from Rotterdam, Netherlands to discuss doing ministry outside of the US and the cultural difference between countries during the COVID-19 era.
Voices – Episode 5: Table Talks w/ Adam Seate and Kori Robins
Adam Seate and Kori Robins (Orange UMC) join Jay on this episode of Voices to discuss history, their church’s “Table Talks” and the importance of online ministry moving forward.
Voices – Episode 4: Humor & Community w/ Christina Turner, Kristen Hanna, & Casey Mursten
In this episode of Voices, Jay chats with Christina Turner (Wrightsville UMC), Kristen Hanna (Christ UMC) and Casey Mursten (Duke’s Chapel UMC, St. Paul UMC) about their Facebook group, “Corona Memes for Quaranteens” and the importance of humor & community.