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University UMC Doors Vandalized

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When you drive past University United Methodist Church in Chapel Hill, you see a series of doors. Not just the physical doors that allow entry into the church, but a display of brightly-colored doors on the front lawn, proclaiming that “GOD’S DOORS ARE OPEN TO ALL.” There’s another door at the far end – a… Continue Reading→

Deep Kinship with Justin Coleman

In this episode, Rev. Justin Coleman talks about kinship—what unifies people and how it keeps them together. Justin grew up in Texas, and attended Southern Methodist University, graduating in 2000 with a major in religious studies.  He, too, was very active in SMU’s Wesley Foundation and served as Associate Pastor at SMU’s Wesley Foundation from… Continue Reading→

Celebrating Asian American Authors

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We are highlighting books in our collection written by Asian American authors to honor their significant contribution to the work of the church. A Worship Workbook: A Practical Guide for Extraordinary Liturgy By Gerald C. Liu & Khalia J. Williams Extraordinary Christian worship is honest and… Continue Reading→

A Prayer for Elizabeth City

Dear friends in Christ, Our hearts are heavy as we experience with our friends in Elizabeth City the death of Andrew Brown, Jr., by gunshots fired by police. We pray for those closest to him, including Patrice Revelle, his children, and his grandmother Lydia Brown. We pray for the entire community – for elected civic… Continue Reading→

Deep Relationships with Justin Coleman

In this episode, Rev. Justin Coleman shares from his own experiences with relational proximity – how those who avoided it hurt him and how embracing that proximity makes us better citizens of the kin-dom of God. Justin grew up in Texas, and attended Southern Methodist University, graduating in 2000 with a major in religious studies. … Continue Reading→

Statement Against Anti-Asian Violence

Asians and Asian-Americans of The United Methodist Church Condemn the Rise of Anti-Asian Violence in the U.S John 1:5, “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”Amos 5:24, “But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!” Lent is a season of self-examination, confession, and a… Continue Reading→

Deep Negotiations with Angie Hong

Angie Hong shares her story as a second-generation Korean-American worship leader, writer, and speaker. Angie Hong is a Korean-American worship leader, writer, and speaker. Most recently, she served as the Creative Director at the Chicago campus of Willow Creek Community Church and has led worship for various churches and events such as the annual Christian… Continue Reading→

Deep Chaos with Steve Taylor & Ernesto Barriguete

This is the final episode of a 3-part series. Steve Taylor and Ernesto Barriguete meet at Pilgrimage, an annual youth event in the NC Conference, just after the 2016 United States presidential election. During the event, a clothespin that stated: “Build That Wall” was placed on a Hispanic youth.