Blog
The Conference Blog had its beginnings prior to 2013, but an ongoing, almost weekly version began here: Western North Carolina Conference Blog 2.0. The blog continues in a new place as a part of the conference website.
Opinions expressed in these articles are completely the views of the author and are not an official statement from the conference.
Dreams for Racial Equity in the WNCC
For the sake of the church we love, for the sake of our calling, for the sake of our baptism, for the sake of our Lord, we must dream dreams and make plans to heal racism in the structures of our conference.
Ubuntu
Perhaps what we must remember is Ubuntu, that word from African philosophy that means “I am because we are.”
Experience First, Explanations Later
Without experiences of God, the explanations can become meaningless.
Lessons from Jury Duty
In fact, I observed something incredible taking place, something we don’t often see in today’s culture: two opposing sides discussing a controversial issue with civility.
The Morning After
Laura Auten reflects on the morning after the Special Session of General Conference in February 2019.
Guided By The Holy Spirit
By Kel Billings I was driving to church Sunday morning, looking forward to seeing friends. As I drove from Kernersville into Winston-Salem, the closer I got to church, the more uneasy I became about ...
Gardens, Grandma, and Gamblers: What I’ve Learned About Holiness
“We just love your garden.” I’ll admit, I have yet to tire of appreciation for our horticultural efforts. Our garden is perpetually in a state of chaotic, beautiful transition – creating new ...
I’ve Been Told That Patience is a Virtue
By Burt Williams I’ve been told that patience is a virtue. Over the years I have come to agree. But what does that look like? It most often involves waiting. What kind of waiting; passive waiting,...
True confession of a pastor: I love mistakes in worship
by Mary Wood Brown I remember experiencing this special delight for the first time as a child. I was sitting across the sanctuary with my best friend, well out of reach of my parents’ discipline, ...
Let’s Go Back To Camp!
by Carroll Harris One of the things I love about camp is how when kids go to camp they end up on an “even playing field”. When kids show up in their shorts and t shirts, they all look the same. ...