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Retiree, Spouses, and Surviving Spouses Invited
“NOW WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO?” is a question being posed by many clergy and laity in The United Methodist Church. There is enormous uncertainty in the denomination regarding […] Continue Reading→
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Lunch and Learn- Offered by the District Dismantling Racism Team
Please join the Sound District Dismantling Racism Team one Monday a month at noon for “Lunch and Learn”. We hope to make it our constant and regular effort to raise awareness and invite others to join the ministry of dismantling racism. We want to invite […] Continue Reading→
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A Message from Your Lay Leader – Was It Something I Said?
Most evenings, my husband and I sit on the backyard patio and watch lightning bugs. Usually our dog Olivia, is right on top of my feet for the light […] Continue Reading→
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Conference Convo w/Jaye: May, June and Ice Cream
Hello Sound District! The Conference staff has been hard at work getting ready for our in-person annual conference coming up in June. We are so excited for the opportunity to […] Continue Reading→
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In Faith & Friendship: EXTRAVAGANT GENEROSITY – Fun and Faithful Scriptures
Rev. Lynn Benson – Director of Legacy Giving, UMF We at UMF recommend pastors and churches intentionally focus on the vital area of financial spiritual discipleship about once per quarter or four […] Continue Reading→
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How Sweet the Sound: Disappointment and Detours
I enjoy the occasional sabbath stroll through the Palmetto Boardwalk at Goose Creek State Park near Washington, NC. I usually bring along my camera bag and capture images of the […] Continue Reading→
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A Message from Your Lay Leader – Meet Larry
This past week, I attended a benefit for the Methodist Home for Children. As often happens, people kept asking me why my husband wasn’t with me. I get that […] Continue Reading→
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SOUNDS with Jackie and Roxie: Giving – Have To vs Get To?
Give grudgingly or of necessity? I am quite familiar with this concept. At least, when we speak of giving time. As a young mother of 4 daughters, I often got […] Continue Reading→
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How Sweet the Sound: Why I am United Methodist Reflection
Recently, I came across this piece, “Why I Am A United Methodist,” which was shared by Blake Lasater, a United Methodist pastor from Eureka Springs, Arkansas. He articulates so much […] Continue Reading→