By Ryan Danker February 18, 2022 I still remember the first time I realized that Wesleyans believe Holy Communion is more than an act of remembrance. Growing up, I can’t say that I thought about it – we rarely celebrated Communion in my church – I probably thought that as a Protestant, I couldn’t believe …
By Keith Boyette February 11, 2022 In recent weeks, there has been a notable increase in anxiety across The United Methodist Church. There is no mystery as to the reason. Will we or will we not have a General Conference from August 29-September 6, 2022? The Commission on General Conference (COGC) met on January 26. …
By Walter Fenton February 4, 2022 While the vast majority of theologically conservative United Methodist local churches are waiting to part ways with their denomination once the General Conference adopts a plan of separation later this year, others are not. This past Sunday, Frazer Church, one of the largest congregations in the Alabama-West Florida Annual …
By Angela Pleasants January 28, 2022 I am an avid hiker. My passion for hiking began in high school when my advanced biology class explored the Great Smoky Mountains to examine various species of lichen, mushrooms, and insects. The greatest joy on a hike is looking at the wonders of God’s creation. When I find …
By Nako Kellum September 3, 2021 Shortly after I bought my first smart phone, I was at Disney World with my family for vacation. When I was standing in line for “It’s a Small World,” I received a text from work, and without thinking, I answered it immediately. Then, a thought came to me, “If …