Laity Sunday is more than a chance to give your pastor a Sunday off. It is an important opportunity to share and celebrate the gifts of the faithful laity. The Conference Board of Laity urges every church to celebrate Laity …
Turning to God in Days of Trouble
Life brings good days and bad. But God is always there to comfort us. On days that end in “why,” this prayer reminds us of God’s constant presence in our lives.
Ladies and Gentlemen, This Is A Bible
Today is one of my most favorite days of the year. Today is the opening weekend of the National Football League season. Since I was a little kid, I have watched and loved football…
Finding a Home and a Higher Purpose
Frederick Uy, accepted by 25 prestigious universities and offered $1 million in scholarships, chose to attend Claflin University, a Black College Fund institution. Here’s why. Read the article at gbhem.org
A Child’s Prayer for School
Children facing their first days in school can take comfort knowing that God is with us every moment and we can look for God’s love in others.
‘Speak, Lord. Your servant is listening.’
When asked what prayer is, most Christians say it’s communicating with God. While we may be comfortable with talking to God, rarely do we pause to hear what God is saying to us. Learn more at umc.org
Christian hymn unites Hong Kong protesters
A Christian hymn has become the focal point for Hong Kong protesters who gathered for three major demonstrations against a proposed law that would allow extraditions to mainland China. Continue Reading at umnews.org
Is communion simply a ritual of remembrance?
Holy Communion includes a profound act of remembrance that recalls the last supper Jesus had with his disciples. But it is more than just a ritual of remembering. It is primarily an act through which…
Annual Conference 2019
“Tell to the Coming Generation”
Soren Kierkegaard once wrote “The most painful state of being is remembering the future, particularly the one you’ll never have.” The people of God, however…
Hurricane relief donation to Puerto Rico surpasses goal
Clergy of the Philadelphia Episcopal Area (Peninsula-Delaware and Eastern Pennsylvania conferences) held their annual “Lenten Day Apart” with me at the Aldersgate UMC in Wilmington…