I’m probably a latecomer to this novel, but I am, for the first time, reading Nikos Kazantzakis’s novel The Last Temptation of Christ. I’m not sure if it was serendipity […]
Announcements
How Sweet The Sound: 04.13.2022
This week I find myself thinking of what may not be the most popular hymn-tune in my memory bank, but the anonymous hymn-text which accompanies the tune is one that […]
Go Tell Someone – A Message from Lay Leader Kim R. Smith
I can still remember my Sunday School teacher encouraging me to invite friends to join me on Sunday mornings. I can almost hear Mrs. Rhodes telling me that it […]
In Faith & Friendship: Women
Rev. Lynn Benson – Director of Legacy Giving, UMF As we come to the close of Women’s History Month, I have been blessed by so many great articles this month around this […]
Conference Convo w/Jaye
Hello Sound District! A few weeks ago the Conference Leadership Team decided to assign a staff liaison to every district. I will be sharing our priorities and keeping you posted […]
Retired Clergy Lunch Gathering – April 20
Our retired clergy and surviving spouses are planning to begin their lunch gatherings again, with the next gathering slated for Wednesday, April 20 at 11:30am at Golden Corral in Greenville […]
How Sweet the Sound: 03.30.2022
Last Sunday many of us revisited the Parable of the Father Who Loved Extravagantly. Oh, we’ve all known it by another name for most of our lives, but once the […]
Words From the Dismantling Racism Team
Over the past several weeks, as Russian forces have continually and increasingly inflicted violent attacks against Ukrainian military, infrastructure, and civilian targets alike, the world has taken notice. National and […]
SOUNDS with Jackie and Roxie: 03.30.2022
“Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops.” Proverbs 3:9 What is our wealth? Is it merely our money? What about our talents and […]