Resourcing local pastors and churches in the Beacon District to help make disciples of all nations for the transformation of the world.
New in a Time of COVID New has a different meaning in this time of COVID. “New” was once perceived as exciting changes that shifted our lives with joy. “New” in a time of COVID brings challenges and a sense of being uncomfortable with the changes that have seemingly been forced upon us to accommodate… Continue Reading→
Arthur Manigault pastors Spirit and Truth UMC along with First UMC in Williamston. In a recent meeting Arthur shared a practice that his churches have begun in what they have discerned a season of prayer. They are making up index cards with a prayer that they will pray as a church together. This prayer is… Continue Reading→
From our Treasurer’s office: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Conference Insurance Committee is unable to provide our usual flu shot clinic at the United Methodist Building this year. In order to protect our building employees, we must discourage visitors and gatherings of persons in the building. We strongly encourage everyone to get a flu… Continue Reading→
Seasons of the Soul As one season is winding down, another season will soon begin. Life is filled with cycles but there is one season that intertwines them all. Prayer is a thread that is always present. Prayer is a priority for a follower of Christ. Prayer is our life breath as we journey through… Continue Reading→
Beacon District Helps Begin New Day for Victims of Isaias Disaster Work teams from the Beacon District returned today (8/5/2020) to Morning Road. The devastation is overwhelming. Rev. Tim Fitch, DRC (Disaster Relief Coordinator) led a team that assessed 15 homes. One of the residents called Tim by name and with amazement in their voice… Continue Reading→
Father, I come before You and I praise You for these days of slowing and I choose thankfulness Lord. Thank You for the restlessness that I sense in my soul and Your detoxing of my way of life. Forgive me, Father, for I have not kept the Sabbath. I have lost sight of what it… Continue Reading→
A 13-year-old boy left our care last week. Devon had lived in one of our group homes for court-involved kids, and he had done everything required of him to get back to his family. He was doing better in school and showing us he could make good decisions.Most days this is a happy occasion. But… Continue Reading→
First UMC in Elizabeth City will host a Safe Sanctuary Training for the Beacon District on May 17th. This training will begin at 4:00 pm. Even though this training is free, we ask that you register your attendance so that we will have all the training materials and refreshments for you. Please do so through… Continue Reading→
Uncomfortable yet? COVID-19 has changed our lives. We can see an array of responses in our world as we face an unprecedented pandemic. The challenge of living into this world is unsettling and we seek the guidance needed to live in this time. As a people of faith, we turn to the Scriptures and our… Continue Reading→