Archives for 2014

connections: Sabbath as Resistance In this video, Bishop Ward reminds us of the significance of Sabbath and how this simple act can be counter cultural, like many of Jesus’ acts during his time on earth. To learn more about this concept of Sabbath consider attending Duke Divinity School’s 2014 Convocation: October 13-14. Register now for… Continue Reading→

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. Skeeter Run 5Ks Heritage District, your Skeeter run is Oct. 12 at Wake Forest United Methodist Church. Don’t miss it! Sign up today! In another district? Registration information is… Continue Reading→

connections: God’s Precious Gift of Peace In this connections video, 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. Bishop’s Forum on Israel/Palestine set for Oct. 16 The next Bishop’s Forum will take place… Continue Reading→

connections: Where the Spirit Leads Us In this video, Bishop Hope shares the vision for the Conference and the local church in the coming year. Pastoral/Congregational Assessment Bishop Ward has asked pastors and chairpersons of the Pastor-Parish Relations Committee to work together to lead a conversation of assessment of the ministry of each church. The… Continue Reading→

Grabbing your corner for Christ In this week’s Connections, Bishop Ward addresses the people of Ferguson, Missouri and North Carolina after an insightful conversation with the Rev. Willis Johnson, pastor of Wellspring UMC. Wellspring was planted in Ferguson two years ago after the Missouri Conference identified the community as “underserved by the United Methodist Church.”… Continue Reading→

Season of Creation Bishop Ward explores the Season of Creation and the beauty of the world around us in her latest connections video. Help us respond to the Ebola Crisis by sending food As you may know Liberia is experiencing extreme devastation because of the Ebola crisis in Liberia. The crisis has shutdown food markets…. Continue Reading→

Praying for those who labor As Labor Day approaches, Bishop Ward reminds viewers/readers to pray, thanking God for the opportunity to work and for those who labor in our communities, and especially for justice for all workers. Does your church have a website? The NC Conference Communications Team has been gathering church websites for a… Continue Reading→

Responding to the Ebola Crisis Bishop Ward describes the unique role of The United Methodist Church in responding to the Ebola crisis in this week’s connections. To learn more about the crisis and what you can do, visit Ebola Crisis. Support Disciple Bible Outreach Ministry This Sunday, Aug. 24, is Disciple Bible Outreach Sunday. The… Continue Reading→

Shared Grace In this week’s connections, Bishop Ward reflects on the significance of Matthew 10:39 in our everyday lives, in our churches and in missions –  “Those who find their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it.” United Methodists invited to prayer United Methodists are invited… Continue Reading→