Means of Grace

In the Passions of Jesus study, we look at the interconnectedness of Christ's passion for us, Christ's passion for others, and our passion reflected back, for Christ and for others. Rev. Gloria Hughes will lead six weeks of video conversations to accompany a digital study guide. Do the video conversations leave you wanting more? Each week, throughout Lent, Means of Grace will feature the 15- to 30-minute conversations in full.

In the Passions of Jesus study, we look at the interconnectedness of Christ's passion for us, Christ's passion for others, and our passion reflected back, for Christ and for others. Rev. Gloria Hughes will lead six weeks of video conversations to accompany a digital study guide. Do the video conversations leave you wanting more? Each week, throughout Lent, Means of Grace will feature the 15- to 30-minute conversations in full.

In this episode, Luke visits The New Covenant Dinner Church in Lenoir. Dinner Church is a way of being church around the dinner table. If you would like more information about starting a dinner church you can visit the church development website here or email Luke Edwards at [email protected].

NOTE: This was recorded before COVID-19 reached North Carolina. We recommend all churches follow the CDC guidelines of avoiding hosting in person gatherings at this time. Some dinner churches are offering to-go meals in the meantime.

In the Passions of Jesus study, we look at the interconnectedness of Christ's passion for us, Christ's passion for others, and our passion reflected back, for Christ and for others. Rev. Gloria Hughes will lead six weeks of video conversations to accompany a digital study guide. Do the video conversations leave you wanting more? Each week, throughout Lent, Means of Grace will feature the 15- to 30-minute conversations in full.

In the Passions of Jesus study, we look at the interconnectedness of Christ's passion for us, Christ's passion for others, and our passion reflected back, for Christ and for others. Rev. Gloria Hughes will lead six weeks of video conversations to accompany a digital study guide. Do the video conversations leave you wanting more? Each week, throughout Lent, Means of Grace will feature the 15- to 30-minute conversations in full.

In this episode, Melissa sits down with Rev. Amy Coles, the Western North Carolina Conference Episcopal nominee to talk about faith, her calling, and the future of the church. You can learn more about Amy's nomination on our website, along with her biographical info and her statement of call.

In the Passions of Jesus study, we look at the interconnectedness of Christ's passion for us, Christ's passion for others, and our passion reflected back, for Christ and for others. Rev. Gloria Hughes will lead six weeks of video conversations to accompany a digital study guide. Do the video conversations leave you wanting more? Each week, throughout Lent, Means of Grace will feature the 15- to 30-minute conversations in full.

Hosts: Jesse Ennis and Kim Ingram

The people we are interviewing are

Rev. Rodvegas Ingram, pastor of Memorial UMC in High Point, North Carolina

Rev. Tom Latimer, pastor of Jamestown UMC in Jamestown, North Carolina

Rev. Maria King, Church Vitality Associate, Northern Piedmont District

Poor People's Campaign https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/

Reconstructing the Gospel: Finding Freedom from Slaveholder Religion by Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove

Many Colors: Cultural Intelligence for a Changing Church by Soong-Chan Rah

Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Greensboro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnT4q384JTk

In this two-part episode, Kim and Jesse talk with clergy and laity in Western North Carolina about the importance of taking time to "stay in love with God." Each one shares a particular spiritual practice or renewal opportunity that helps them stay connected and grow in a deeper relationship with Jesus. We hope that you will be inspired to make your own renewal and practices a priority.

Episode 2: Rev. Jeff Patterson, Rev. Willis Greene, Rev. Joseph Kim

Email Jeff at [email protected] about the Friday gathering at the Belmont Abbey Monastery (https://belmontabbey.org/) Willis Greene references Pete Scazzero.

Learn more at www.emotionallyhealthy.org. You can find Spiritual Directors Joseph Kim references on the website: https://www.wnccumc.org/resourcedetail/9296397

Spiritual renewal information and scholarships for clergy and ministry professionals: https://www.wnccumc.org/resourcedetail/spiritual-renewal-13146069

In this two-part episode, we talk with clergy and laity in Western North Carolina about the importance of taking time to "stay in love with God." Each one shares a particular spiritual practice or renewal opportunity that helps them stay connected and grow in a deeper relationship with Jesus. We hope that you will be inspired to make your own renewal and practices a priority.

Episode 1: Rev. Angela Pleasants, Caroline Wood, Rev. Kate May, Rev. Noel Sweezy

For more information art and spiritual direction from our conversation with Caroline Wood, contact Katie Warren [email protected]

For her personal retreats, Kate May stays at Well of Mercy.

The Icon Noel Sweezy mentioned is the Sinai Pantocrator. If you would like to stay at the Sweezy cabin in Shelby for Solitude contact Noel at [email protected]. It's free, but has an outhouse.