Archives for 2015

connections: Journey to the Cross In this week’s connections, Bishop Ward encourages us to follow Jesus with our hearts, rather than our heads, as we enter into the last days of Lent. Extended registration for the Clergy Benefits Seminar Registration for the Clergy Benefits Seminar has been extended through Wednesday, March 25. Complete the online… Continue Reading→

connections: Saint Patrick, the missionary In recognition of Saint Patrick’s Day, Bishop Ward shares the story of Saint Patrick, the missionary sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with the people of Ireland, in this week’s connections. It’s All about Connexting with Conference Communications Springing forward in 2015 not only means a time change. It… Continue Reading→

connections: One Great Hour of Sharing Bishop Ward and Bishop Hee-Soo Jung, chair of the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), reflect on the life-changing ministry of UMCOR in this week’s connections. Most congregations will celebrate One Great Hour of Sharing on the fourth Sunday of Lent (March 15), but churches are encouraged to choose… Continue Reading→

connections: Growing Strong and Healthy Communities Bishop Ward reflects on the unfolding tension in days leading to the Easter story and reminds us conflict transformation is possible in this week’s edition of connections. To learn more about Just Peace and “Leading in Anxious Times” visit: http://justpeaceumc.org/. Grants Available for Children with Medical Needs United Methodist… Continue Reading→

connections: Beginning the Lenten Journey Bishop Ward invites viewers into the Lenten journey and reminds us that God’s love is steadfast, even in our imperfection. Telling Our Stories During this Lenten Season Beginning at noon on Ash Wednesday, the Communications Office will send out a daily Lenten reflection email through the 40 days of Lent…. Continue Reading→

connections: The Lenten Reflection In this week’s connections, Bishop Ward describes a writing project for the Lenten season and invites you to share a personal story about when race began to matter in your life. [Share your personal story at Lenten Reflection.] New opportunities for highlighting ministry at AC 2015 As the 2015 Annual Conference… Continue Reading→

connections: gratitude for generous giving In this week’s connections, Bishop Ward expresses gratitude for the gifts each church shares through apportionments. Your generosity will support more than 91% of the 2015 mission and ministry of the NC Conference. Lenten Reflections Submissions The conference is still gathering reflections which will be distributed during the 40 days… Continue Reading→

connections with Bishop Ward will return next week. 2014 final apportionment figures now online The Conference Treasurer’s Office has closed out the 2014 apportionment year and is happy to report 91.88% of the budget apportioned during 2014 was received from local churches. Out of 788 churches receiving apportionments, 82% of them (648) paid 100% of… Continue Reading→

connections: Bishop Ward and Erin Hawkins discuss GCORR Bishop Ward and Erin Hawkins discuss the work of the General Commission on Religion and Race. Hawkins is the General Secretary for this UM Commission in this week’s edition of connections. Lenten Reflections Submissions During the 40 days of Lent, the conference will publish 40 reflections in… Continue Reading→