This one is for the folks who, for good reason or bad, do not come to Wonderful Wednesdays. Let me just start by saying that, in my never-to-be-humble opinion, WW is one of the very best things we have going here at UGUMC. Last night after our Bible study on Psalm 148, during which we [...]
U.S. membership in the United Methodist Church fell to 7.7 million in 2008, its biggest one-year percentage drop since 1974. Giving was also down in that first year of the recession, with our largest mainline denomination receiving only 89% of what was budgeted for domestic and foreign missions. To make matters worse, attendance at worship [...]
Hunger and Poverty in North Carolina • Hunger: 13.7% of households in North Carolina struggle to put food on the table (compared to 14.6% nationally).i o 19.4% of children in North Carolina live in families that struggle to put food on the table (compared to 22.5% nationally).ii • Poverty: 14.6% of people in North Carolina [...]
Lately, several people have asked me for my latest reading recommendations. With summer quickly approaching, some of you will have more time for sticking your noses in good books, so I’m happy to offer a few of my latest favorites, along with a brief synopsis of each. (All are available on Amazon) 1. made for [...]
When I hear the name Desmond Tutu, I automatically perk up and tune in, because there are few human beings in this world more deserving of my respect and admiration. Archbishop Tutu and his daughter, Mpho, have co-authored a new book titled, made for goodness. While others have written books in the same vein, arguing [...]
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