Psalm 118: 1-7a, 19-20 [CEB] Give thanks to the Lord because he is good, because his faithful love lasts forever.2 Let Israel say it: “God’s faithful love lasts forever!”3 Let the house of Aaron […]
Sound District
Caffeine & The Holy Spirit! Cherry Point UMC, an example of Loving Boldly
On the first day of school, our little church, located on the corner between three schools, hosted a Cold (and hot) Brew Drive-thru. The idea was to welcome staff, parents, […]
United Women in Faith Annual Celebration
Saturday, October 25, Trinity UMC in New Bern is your host for the Annual Celebration of the Sound District UMFaith. Sign-in begins at 9:30 am, and you are asked to […]
Sights of Sound: Be a Leaf
When a coastal storm blew through recently, it was exciting to see the leaves beginning to let go and swirl toward the ground. Even though I knew in my mind, […]
Time with Tara: Being Clay
Give me the dirt! Show me the mud! Let’s get our hands dirty. . . I enjoy finding myself in the garden, digging and planting, and reshaping little plots in […]
Sights of Sound: Hydrate This Summer!
If you are having trouble managing the temperature (Literally and Metaphorically speaking) right now, you are not alone. The best way to protect ourselves from the effects of excessive heat […]
Sights of Sound: Self Care & Compassion
Recently, clergy and laity leaders of the Sound gathered at Camp Don Lee along the Neuse River. District Superintendent Tara Lain shared wellness information and ideas for creative self-care activities. […]
Time with Tara: Tradition and Transition!
Traditions are wonderful, amazing parts of our lives. The Broadway song from Fiddler on the Roof reminds us that traditions keep us balanced and remind us who we are. We […]
Time with Tara: John 21:1-19
The story of Jesus’ death cuts to the core. His resurrection is a miraculous gift that words don’t do justice to. What was it like to be there? I can’t […]