Month of May A good word spoken in season can be life giving. May is a month that we appreciate our school teachers, our Mothers and the Asian Pacific Community. […]
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A Moment with Gil: Social Unrest Exposes Brokenness
Prayer for Elizabeth City Elizabeth City has become a part of the story that consumes our society. Another death, another police officer and another time of questioning why did this […]
First UMC – Washington to Offer Seminar Series on Future Topics Before The General Conference of The UMC
Beginning May 3rd, First United Methodist Church will offer a series of seminars on the conversation around human sexuality in the United Methodist Church. These seminars will concentrate on topics before the General […]
A Moment with Ashley: Here I Am
I was an elementary school teacher for 15 years before becoming the AADS for the Beacon District. This sort of paradigm shift caused me to change the way I thought […]
Living Our United Methodist Beliefs Offered
(Lay Speaking Required Course in UM History) This course is offered by the Beacon District Lay Servant Ministries Team on August 14th. It will be held virtually (via ZOOM) from […]
A Moment with Gil: Holy Week
Up, Up, Up!!! Holy Week holds a special place in my heart and in the lives of our family of United Methodists. This week captures so many emotions and the […]
Spiritual Gifts – June 5th and 12th.
Spiritual Gifts will be offered virtually on June 5th and June 12th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on ZOOM. The Rev Benny Oakes, Pastor of First UMC in Elizabeth City, NC and […]
A Moment with Gil: God of More Than Enough
Sands of the Seashore and Stars in the Heaven Our coastal communities have a unique view of the world. When walking on the beach, your feet connect with grains of […]
A Moment with Gil: Confession Time
Seasons of Pandemic and Lent This message was delivered to the Beacon District Clergy at their gathering on Zoom on Saturday, February 27, 2021. Please read Psalm 22:23-31 and Mark […]