Rachel Held Evans, a speaker at Pilgrimage 2017, passed away from health complications caused by an infection on May 4, 2019. She was 37. Rachel was a speaker at Pilgrimage 2017 (theme: A Place at the Table). She shared a beautiful message and invitation to the Table during one of her talks at Pilgrimage 2017:… Continue Reading→
connections: Pilgrimage 2018
Pilgrimage 2018 is this weekend in Fayetteville and Bishop Ward shares exciting news about this year’s special offering for Conference Disaster Response.
connections: Celebrating Ministry with Youth
Bishop Ward celebrates the many ways the North Carolina Conference provides spiritual and discipleship opportunities for youth and encourages churches to also provide opportunities to encourage and minister to youth.
connections: Election Day & Pilgrimage
In her latest connections video, Bishop Ward encourages us to pray for wisdom and unity in the days ahead, and everyone involved with Pilgrimage this weekend.
connections: Giving Thanks for Youth Ministry
In this video, Bishop Ward celebrates youth ministry and gives thanks for those who lead and guide the youth in our conference.
connections: We Belong To God
In this video, Bishop Ward reminds us that we belong to God and asks for prayers for Pilgrimage 2015.
connections: Pilgrimage and Bob Goff
Bishop Ward reflects on the youth event unlike any other—Pilgrimage.
connections: Finishing the Race to End Malaria!
Bishop Ward reminds us to put on our sneakers and get out and run at the upcoming Skeeter Runs. The next Skeeter run is October 12 @ Wake Forest United Methodist Church. Don’t miss it! Sign up today!
connections: Young People
After facing the fury of a typhoon in the Philippines with young people from around the globe, Bishop Ward reminds us of the importance of our youth, their leadership and John Wesley’s love for young people.