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The Year of Living Biblically

20th Sunday after Pentecost in Ordinary Time/October 23, 2019 Just these lines, my friends … … to say that what a wondrous day of worship we had on Sunday. I’ve already heard from several of you who were watching by live-stream. Thank you for taking advantage of this helpful technology tool. In case you missed being with us on Sunday,...
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Gathering Around the Communion Table

Ordinary Time/World Communion Sunday/October 2, 2019 Just these lines, my friends … … to say that the last few days have been full when it comes to our transforming community of Matthews United Methodist Church (MUMC). On Tuesday, September 24 – Pathways to Peace: What a remarkable evening we shared with Dr. Elise Mae Cannon,  Rabbi Dr. Daniel Roth from...
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The Catholic Spirit

16th Sunday after Pentecost in Ordinary Time/September 25, 2019 Just these lines, my friends … … to say that what a beautiful weekend … and over the weekend … Some of you were able to participate in the Leukemia/Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Walk for the Cure celebrating my dear friend, Rev. Larry Whitley of the Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Whitley...
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The Second Mountain

6th Sunday after Pentecost in Ordinary Time/July 17, 2019 Just these lines, my friends … … to say that Dr. David Wilkinson…husband, father, Durham University President, pastor, theologian, astrophysicist and so much more, was a straight arrow for the crushing questions of our souls. For 48 hours I felt like I was sitting at the feet of the Rabbi. I...