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connections: We Refuse to Be Enemies

February 21, 2017

As Christians, we are called to be peacemakers and to break down walls that divide us. We refuse to label people. We are called to extend the hospitality of God and live in beloved community with our neighbors.

Filed Under: Connections Tagged With: Anti-Racism, Bishop Hope Morgan Ward, Connections, Palestine, peacemakers, Sermon on the Mount

connections: Land of Jesus

January 31, 2017

Bishop Ward asks for prayers for all the people living in the troubled lands of Israel and Palestine – the place where Jesus was born, spent his life and engaged his ministry.

Filed Under: Connections Tagged With: Bishop Hope Morgan Ward, Connections, Israel, Palestine

connections: Praying for the Land Where Jesus Lived

October 21, 2015

Bishop Ward recounts her personal experiences and encourages us to pray the prayer below for all people living there as they deal with conflict daily.

Filed Under: Connections Tagged With: Bishop Hope Morgan Ward, Israel, Lebanon, Palestine, prayer, Syria

Tonight’s the Night! KAIROS Palestine at Apex UMC

September 24, 2015

Don’t forget! Hind Khoury, General Secretary for KAIROS Palestine will be speaking Thursday, September 24, 2015, at 7 PM, at Apex UMC. She will be sharing about the reality of life in Palestine and the urgency of the situation there and how people of faith might engage at advocates.  Apex UMC is located at 100… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: General, Global Outreach Tagged With: Israel, justice, mission, Palestine, peace

An Evening with Hind Khoury, General Secretary for KAIROS Palestine

September 8, 2015 Leave a Comment

On Thursday, September 24th, at 7 pm, Hind Khoury, the General Secretary for KAIROS Palestine, will be present at Apex UMC to share about the reality of life in Palestine, the urgency of the situation there and how people of faith might engage as advocates. This will be an excellent opportunity for those who have… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: NC Conference Tagged With: Apex UMC, Hind Khoury, KAIROS, Palestine

Bishop’s Forum on Israel/Palestine Livestream

October 14, 2014

Bishop's Forum: Israel/Palestine

On October 16, the Bishop’s Forum will be focusing on the church’s response to the Israel/Palestine crisis. The forum will be streamed on the NC Conference Livestream page beginning at 11am.

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: Alex Joyner, Bishop Hope Morgan Ward, Bishop's Forum, Israel, Palestine

connections: God’s Precious Gift of Peace

September 23, 2014

Bishop Ward reflects on the International Day of Peace and making this week an International Week of Peace through everything we do. Visit umcmission.org/Find-Resources/peace-day for a beautiful prayer for peace.

Filed Under: Connections Tagged With: International Day of Peace, Israel, Palestine, peace, UMW, United Methodist Women

ePistle: Bishop’s Forums

September 10, 2013

Bishop Ward and the Conference Board of Church and Society have planned a series of forums so that we might engage in dialogue with one another about challenging issues in our communities and our world.

Filed Under: ePistles Tagged With: Bishop Hope Morgan Ward, criminal justice, forum, homosexuality, immigration, Israel, Palestine

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