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 Scott Pattison January 25, 2022 When we embark upon a journey with family, friends, or colleagues we almost always have a destination in mind. And as important as that destination is, along the way we have the opportunity to strengthen existing relationships and build new ones. Last year, a small group of members from …
By Simon Mafunda, Jonathan Razon, and Daniel Topalski January 21, 2022 Quite predictably some United Methodist Church bishops have trotted out the charge of “colonialism” in light of the Wesleyan Covenant Association’s announcement that it has joined with other UM Church groups to help General Conference delegates gain access to Covid-19 vaccinations. To be sure, …
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Keith Boyette January 14, 2022 The late Eugene Peterson, author of The Message paraphrase of the Bible, wrote a book that left an indelible mark on me – A Long Obedience in the Same Direction. The subtitle of the book captured my attention – “Discipleship in an Instant Society.” I am amazed at how much …
By Keith Boyette January 7, 2022 In partnership with other organizations, the Wesleyan Covenant Association has organized an effort to ensure General Conference delegates from Africa, Europe, Eurasia, and the Philippines are fully vaccinated against the Covid virus. Vaccinations will make it possible for them to attend The United Methodist Church’s General Conference scheduled for …
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By Keith Boyette December 23, 2021 O to live with the perspective of eternity – to be like God who is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and end, the first and the last – to have God’s vision. God has planted eternity in our hearts (Ecclesiastes 3:11), but we are time-bound creatures nonetheless. We …
I am pleased to let you know we have a new date for the WCA’s Sixth Global Gathering! We will meet on Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Indianapolis, Indiana metropolitan area. We are very thankful to our host site, Kingsway Christian Church, for quickly accommodating our request for a date change. The church’s address is: …
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By Suzanne Nicholson December 17, 2021 A number of years ago, while attending a faculty retreat at a lakeside resort, God spoke to me through the beautiful surroundings. I was walking along a road near the lake, but the view was obscured by a large stand of evergreens. The trees were thick and luxurious, and …
By Erik Grayson December 10, 2021 So much of the Advent and Christmas seasons seem familiar. We pull out the heirloom Christmas tree ornaments, hang the customary family décor, and bake the dishes that have been cooked the same way for decades. I imagine you have favorite Christmas songs that you sing every year, movies …
By Walter Fenton December 7, 2021 The Iowa Wesleyan Covenant Association Regional Chapter has responded to a statement from Bishop Laurie Haller and her cabinet that would allow Iowa Annual Conference clergy to preside at same sex weddings and churches to host them. In a broad document entitled “Leading Now and Into the Future – …
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