Out and about…

Here’s a little bit from my trip to Moorefield last week, hope you enjoy. More coming from Spring Heights and I’ll be in Huntington tomorrow watching a playground dedication. Stay tuned!

Around the Conference…

There’s plenty going on around the West Virginia Annual Conference.
Last week, I went up to the School of Christian Mission, sponsored by the United Methodist Women. One of my colleagues at the Conference Center told me that “School of Christian Mission is the single best educational piece we do.”
After seeing part of it for [...]

My friend Derick

Think of this post as a combination of ‘Music Monday’ (on Tuesday), with a reflection on evangelism.

Derick Kirk was one of Charleston’s best musicians. He could play any instrument he picked up (much to the chagrin of his musical colleagues). He could play any style of music, from jazz to acid rock to [...]

Updates are a’comin’

I have so much to write about…time to do it is the problem. But, that’s indicative of the good things going on in the Annual Conference.
This past Friday, I was in Buckhannon at the School of Christian Mission. This Thursday, I travel to Moorefield to see Judy Vetter and Asbury’s ministry there to [...]

Northeast Jurisdiction elects Peggy Johnson Bishop

Reverend Peggy Johnson has been elected Bishop today in Harrisburg. She currently leads Christ United Methodist Church for the Deaf in Baltimore and was elected on the tenth ballot today. Complete article from UMNS here.
Two other jurisdictions have also elected bishops today. Paul Leeland of the North Carolina Annual Conference was [...]

NEJ passes boundary changes

The Northeast Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church overwhelmingly voted to change the boundaries of several Annual Conferences yesterday. Full United Methodist News Service article here.
Bonnie Marden btw, is the daughter of Bishop and Jane Ives.

Bonnie Marden of the New England Conference, vice chairperson of the Northeastern Jurisdiction boundaries committee, presents the report on [...]

NEJ update

Northeast Jurisdictional Conference is underway in Harrisburg, PA this week. Episcopal candidates are being interviewed, and the conference will also vote on proposed boundary changes that will reduce the number of annual conferences in the NEJ from 10 to 9. Here’s a link to this morning’s Daily Christian Adovcate. You can also visit [...]

Music Mondays: Come Sunday

Next time you get the chance, open the United Methodist Hymnal to number 728. The composer and lyricist of Come Sunday is one of America’s great musical giants: Duke Ellington.

Come Sunday became famous for a couple of reasons:

It was part of a monumental work by Ellington, the Black, Brown, and Beige suite. Composed in [...]

Stay in Love With God

When I think of God’s love, I see my dog…and begin to understand the depth of God’s love for humanity..

Finished up the third chapter of Rueben Job’s Three Simple Rules at lunch today. What’s sticking with me is Job’s emphasis on the question Christ asks Peter: “Do you love me?” He asks.
Ya’ll [...]

Do Good

This piece was shot yesterday in Charleston, WV, down the street from where I live. I walk my dog past Celebration Station every day.
It’s next to Piedmont Elementary School in Charleston on the East End of the city. The playground was built 15 or so years ago and was a big accomplishment for [...]