A book review by Rev. Tom Greener, Sr. Pastor of St. James UMC -Greenville The term liminal comes from the Latin limen, the literal threshold of a doorway; the piece […]
Announcements
What is a Rainbow Covenant Church?
By Marjorie Rayburn, Beacon District Mission Secretary The rainbow symbolizes the covenant between God and Noah and every living thing on behalf of every future generation – Genesis 9:12 (13-17), […]
Down By the Riverside: One Day
It was the day for nice things. For kindnesses. For deeds that didn’t have to be done, but, they were done. In kindness. What he did doesn’t matter, although there […]
Historic Marker Unveiled – September 17th
The District Dismantling Racism Team would like to invite you to a special event planned by the Edenton Racial Reconciliation Team. On Sunday, September 17th, at 2:00 pm, a historical […]
C4C – A Word from our NEW District Representative
Dear Beacon District Churches, I want to introduce myself. I’m Tom Hallberg – Pastor of Hertford UMC in Hertford, NC, and the Beacon District Representative of Congregations for Children (C4C). […]
Down by the Riverside: Very Good
– Rev. Vickie Woolard, Pastor at Plymouth UMC On the very last day of Creation, Genesis tells us, “God saw everything that he had made, and indeed, it was very […]
Driving with David AND Journeying with Jesus
– Rev. David Blackman and Rev. Jon Strother,District Superintendents Beacon District Friends, As I compose this closing column of Driving with David, it’s Thursday of moving week for our Annual […]
Driving with David: The Lord for All Time
The Lord is my shepherdSo why do I worry?And why do I carry,the thoughts that are scary? I shall not want,as the prayer goes.But temptation throwsme into the valley below. […]
Fair Haven Respite House is Now Open!
The good people of Fair Haven UMC found themselves with a home in need of a purpose. Through prayer and discernment, our congregation asked ourselves what was most needed now. […]