Bishop Ward highlights the ways the North Carolina Conference is in partnership with other faiths in the process of peace-making
A Prayer Vigil Litany for Justice and Peace
This litany was developed by the Reverend Greg Moore and the Reverend Cameron Merrill for churches and groups who wish to have a prayer vigil for justice and peace in response to the recent murders occurring in the United States and abroad.
connections: The Song of Zechariah
In this first week of Advent, Bishop Ward shares the song of Zechariah from Luke 1 which speaks of the light from heaven breaking through our darkness and bringing peace.
Tonight’s the Night! KAIROS Palestine at Apex UMC
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→
connections: Bishop Ward Remembers Hiroshima and our Call to Peacemaking
Bishop Ward remembers Hiroshima and Nagasaki and our call to peacemaking.
connections: God’s Precious Gift of Peace
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.
connections: praying for those that labor
As Labor Day approaches, Bishop Ward asks us to be mindful of the workers, the laborers, in our communities and in our counties, and to give thanks to God for the opportunity to work and for justice for all laborers.
connections: Advent 2013 – Week 2
In this video, Bishop Ward talks about peace during the second week of Advent.
connections: Advent – Christmas Day
Watch Bishop Ward’s final video on Advent. Read the transcript below. “May Christ come to you with fullness of hope, joy, peace and love this Christmas. We light the Christ candle as a sign of welcome to the one who comes to fill our hearts and lives with these magnificent gifts of God. Christ is… Continue Reading→