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North Carolina UMC Apostolic Succession

May 10, 2022

A few years ago, Rev. Mitchell Lewis wrote an article entitled United Methodism and Apostolic Succession.  Apostolic Succession was extremely important in the early Church.  Nelson’s New Christian Dictionary,  edited by George Kurian, states that “Apostolic succession is the Doctrine of an unbroken transmission of the Holy Spirit conveyed by properly ordained bishops through the… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: History Events, Stories, Uncategorized Tagged With: Archives & History

Spring Meeting of the NCC Historical Society – April 9, 2022

March 29, 2022

The spring meeting of the North Carolina Conference Historical Society and Commission on Archives & History will take place on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at the NCC United Methodist Conference Building in Garner, NC. The Society will meet at 10:00 am and adjourn for lunch at noon.  The Commission will meet after lunch.  Our speaker… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: Archives & History, Effective Leaders

Women’s History in the Methodist Movement

March 10, 2022

March is Women’s History Month, and the Methodist Church has a rich history of women’s leadership. Borrow these books to learn about this history and teach it to others. We also have some DVDs on general women’s history to add to your watch list. Online Resources The NC Conference Commission on the Status and Role… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: Announcements Tagged With: Archives & History, books, Healthy Congregations, Resources, women

Helping to Pave the Way

February 22, 2022

The Reverend Joseph Benjamin Bethea was born in Dillon, SC on September 9, 1932. He was the son of a Methodist Minister, the Rev. Rufus Emory and Ella Johnson Bethea. He graduated from Claflin College in 1953 and Gammon Theological Seminary with an M.Div. in 1956. He did further study at Union Seminary in Richmond… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: Archives Blog, Historical Documents, Stories, Uncategorized Tagged With: Archives & History

Black History Month Resources

January 25, 2022

Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery’s Ninety Years Birthday Celebration at the Atlanta Symphony Hall, October 9, 2011 included a birthday song by Stevie Wonder. Next to Rev. Lowery is his wife of 60 years, Evelyn Lowery. A UMNS photo by Kathleen Barry. Used with permission. The Rev. Joseph Lowery was a pastor at Warren Street… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: Announcements Tagged With: Anti-Racism, Archives & History, children, Resources, Strengthening the Black Church

Moved By the Hand of God

September 21, 2021

     The following article was published by the Historical Committee of Providence United Methodist Church in 1982.      The history of the church “moved by the hand of God” in Swan Quarter is impressive and unique. In fact, the phenomenal event is considered one of God’s miracles.      The location of the church became a… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: Stories Tagged With: Archives & History, Healthy Congregations

Bishop Francis Asbury

June 16, 2021

Bishop Francis Asbury came to Jones County, NC on February 10, 1788.  On his second visit to Jones County, he wrote in his journal January 24, 1791, “Monday 24. I had a most dreary ride to Trenton. Here I met with Lewis Bryan, brother to the late General: – his heart and house are open…. Continue Reading→

Filed Under: Archives Blog, Stories Tagged With: Archives & History, Effective Leaders

connections: Mothers in Israel

March 9, 2021

Bishop Ward discusses the book “Mothers in Israel” with author and pastor, Donna Fowler-Marchant.

Filed Under: Announcements Tagged With: Archives & History, books, Center for Leadership Excellence, Connections, unity, webinars, women

Donna Fowler-Marchant’s Book is Available!

February 2, 2021

You may recall that we offered a webinar with our very own Donna Fowler-Marchant last year (watch recording here), in which she mentioned her forthcoming book, Mothers in Israel: Methodist Beginnings through the Eyes of Women. Her book is now available! If you are interested, here are links to purchase a copy through Cokesbury or Amazon. Hear what Bishop Hope… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: Announcements Tagged With: Archives & History, books, Center for Leadership Excellence, Effective Leaders, Leadership, online learning, Resources, webinars, women

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