Resourcing local pastors and churches in the Corridor District to help make disciples of all nations for the transformation of the world.
I cannot count the number of times I’ve heard over the past couple of weeks, “I’m so glad that spring is finally here.” Though I haven’t taken a scientific poll, it seems that for many, spring is a favorite season. I can certainly see why (excluding the possibility of allergies). From seemingly dead branches, blossoms… Continue Reading→
Registration Deadline is April 18th
Last week, in the course of a conversation, I was asked, “What did you give up for Lent.” I responded, tongue in cheek, “Liver and onions.” The truth is that I still have dark memories of meals at home when liver was served. It was not a “pretty” supper-time at the Frese household. In the… Continue Reading→
This week’s Gospel lesson, the cleansing of the temple, tells one of the few stories that are found in all four gospels. Given the uniqueness of John’s gospel it is not surprising that it is presented with a Johannine twist. Rather than located near the end of Jesus’ life, where it is found in the… Continue Reading→
The Blue Devil – Tar Heel Rumble is a fundraiser/friendly competition forDuke Wesley and UNC Wesley leading up to the rivalry game betweenUNC and Duke on March 6th. Thank you in advance for supportingWesley Campus Ministry @ UNC Chapel Hill & Duke Wesley
One of the oddities of the season of Lent is numbering the days. Most people know that Lent is 40 days. However, for those who consult a calendar, they will quickly discover that Lent includes 6 Sundays and the part of the week that includes Ash Wednesday. You don’t have to be a math major… Continue Reading→
Oak Grove UMC has had some correspondence with Nara concerning the situation in Armenia and the best way to help at this time. Project AGAPE is trying to help the people find places to live. Nara suggested a bedding collection. Oak Grove would like to extend that invitation to churches in the Corridor District and will serve… Continue Reading→
Even as the metrics for COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are receding from the post-holiday spike, we are being warned that new variants of the virus are appearing. Even as vaccines are being rolled out, there still are problems with actually getting them into arms. Even after a tense, but peaceful inauguration of a new president… Continue Reading→
Lay Servants Lead in Conflict Resolution will be offered virtually on March 13th from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm by ZOOM. The Rev Molly Shivers, Director of Conflict Transformation Ministries for the NCCUMC will lead the class. Every church deals with conflict, both healthy and unhealthy, and lay servants can be equipped and empowered to help lead… Continue Reading→