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March 2, 2023: Context of Community
March 2nd, 2023
I read this quote yesterday from the late American author and activist bell hooks, and wondered if a more apt word has been written in the last several decades ...
February 23, 2023: 40 Days of Reflection
February 23rd, 2023
A few nights ago, our family was talking about Lent (prompted, of course, by me), and after a brief refresher on the season, I asked everyone what they thought ...
February 16, 2023: State of the Church
February 16th, 2023
In my inaugural year of ordained ministry, I experienced my first “State of the Church” presentation. ...
February 9, 2023: The Story of God’s Work
February 9th, 2023
Several of you named for me over the past several weeks, “have you noticed all the visitors we’ve had recently?”...
February 2, 2023: The Dear Friends
February 2nd, 2023
Today, I’m departing for a quick trip to the mountains of North Carolina with my dear pastor friends (affectionately called the Dear Friends, because we’re ...
Faith-Filled Future: N.C. Church Celebrates 150th Anniversary
January 27th, 2023
The life of any church is affirmed on the faith-filled hope that came from those who paved the way, and that others will follow to carry the torch....