What will and has become of Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream? There is a deep urgency today not only to celebrate the King holiday in our usual way, but to discover intentional and concrete ways of making real Dr. King’s call for justice, peace, and love.
Peace and Good Will: A Christmas Message from Bishop Leonard Fairley
Bishop Fairley’s Advent message reminds us of the “stubborn and audacious hope” we have in the one who is Emmanuel – God with us. As the Advent season begins, let us both be filled with that hope and carry that hope to a world that longs to hear it. Even so, come quickly, Lord Jesus.
Advent: The Season Pregnant With Possibilities
Bishop Fairley’s Advent message reminds us of the “stubborn and audacious hope” we have in the one who is Emmanuel – God with us. As the Advent season begins, let us both be filled with that hope and carry that hope to a world that longs to hear it. Even so, come quickly, Lord Jesus.
Native American Heritage Month
Bishop Fairley reminds us that November is Native American Heritage Month and we use this special time to join our voices in ways that foster justice for our Native American neighbors and give thanks for all they teach us about a healthy respect for each other and all of God’s creation.
Tropical Storm Fred Disaster Recovery
In August, Tropical Storm Fred caused devastating mountain flooding in western North Carolina, particularly in Haywood, Buncombe, and Transylvania counties. Bishop Fairley invites churches and early response teams to help our sisters and brothers in the Western NC Conference in their disaster recovery efforts before the winter months set in.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Sara Cortes, chair of Conference Hispanic-Latinx Ministries and Mahali Frias Ponce join Bishop Fairley to share their experiences with Hispanic-Latinx ministries in our conference.
Grace That Is Always Sufficient
In Bishop Fairley’s introductory message as our episcopal leader, he reminds us that God will provide a grace that is always sufficient to complete God’s good work in, among, and through us.
connections: Be Blessed
As Bishop Ward completes her ministry with the NC Conference, she gives thanks and welcomes Bishop Leonard Fairley and his wife, Dawn, back to the conference.
connections: The Gifts of All Clergy
Bishop Ward shares the significance of broken pottery to clergywomen in the Southeastern Jurisdiction and invites all to join an anti-racism conversation on August 31.
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