The geographic region of the Beacon District has been a part of my life for 60 years. My parents are from Tyrrell County; my mother is from the Gum Neck […]
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Down by the Riverside: Children of a Great God
He said they were rabbit dogs, good dogs. And my granddaddy wanted them. He said every time he saw my granddaddy, he told him what fine dogs they were, and […]
Lay Servant Ministries Classes
Are you interested in helping your church establish more ministry opportunities with older adults or college students? Would you like a course that deepens your own spiritual practices or personal […]
Hairnets and Cheers, Just a Small Part of Feeding the Hungry.
Superintendent of the Beacon and Sound Districts, Jon Strother, wanted to bring the clergy and laity of both districts together for a team-building event while helping an organization that he […]
Faith in Focus: Sunflowers
Isaiah 40:6-8 A voice says, “Cry out.” And I said, “What shall I cry?” “All people are like grass, And all their faithfulness is like the flowers of the field. […]
Journeys and Welcome
“Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways. Do not […]
Down by the Riverside: Grace Notes
In music, grace notes are special ornamental notes that are generally played lightly and quickly. They don’t carry the melody; they aren’t necessary for the music. They just add airiness, […]
Beacon District Dismantling Racism Team Message
Greetings on behalf of the Beacon District Dismantling Racism Team (yes, that’s a mouthful!). For those of you who do not know, our team has been diligently meeting and working […]
Whole New Life
Journeying With Jesus and Jon (the Methodist) In his book, Aging: Growing Old In Church, Bishop Will Willimon reflects on the “whole new life” that awaits those who retire. He also notes […]