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.
Praying Our Way Forward
By Evelyn Lemons A few nights ago, I was sitting with my husband at a local restaurant and we were just finishing our meal. He asked me if I was ready to go, but he did not seem to be in any hurry....
I Make No Apology
by Mark Andrews When they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some scoffed; but others said, “We will hear you again about this.” Acts 17:32 NRSV An apology is an act of contrition; to...
News from REVDRNANA
by Nancy Rankin I greet you in the name of Jesus Christ and thank you for our shared ministry in our Western North Carolina Conference. I have decided to retire in June at our Annual Conference. ...
Representation Without Information
by Drew McIntyre The clarion call of the American Revolution was "no taxation without representation." In the Western North Carolina Conference, we face a challenge we might name representation ...
What Lies
by Melissa McGill On a cold January day, I walked into Francis Chapel at Myers Park United Methodist Church ready to take on racism with a diverse group of 90 others from our church, including many ...
We serve the one who can roll the stone away
by Evelyn Lemons As we made our way through the season of Lent, there was a sense of anticipation that somehow on the other side of Lent, the burden would be lifted. We are relieved that the Lenten...
Why Are You Crying?
By Paul Brown I’ve always believed that God has a sense of humor. Earlier this year, I couldn’t help but laugh when I saw that Valentine's Day fell on Ash Wednesday. Nothing like taking your date to...
Holy Week Questions
By Duke Ison It is Holy Week! If Christmas Eve gets us in touch with the mystery of God, Holy Week gets us in touch with something entirely different. Holy Week can shine a light on our present ...
I’ve Been “Benched”
by Carroll Harris “’tis a gift to be simple, tis a gift to be free, ‘tis a gift to come down where I ought to be. And when I am in the place just right, I will be in the valley of love and delight. ...
A Love Story
By Mary W. Brown I want to tell you a love story. I can’t remember the exact moment it started. I heard this book read out loud during worship before I could even understand what its words meant. ...