Farewell Letter from Rev. Beth Crissman

posted on June 25

Every time I think of you, I give thanks to God. I always pray for you, and I make my requests with a heart full of thanksgiving because you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about ...

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COVID-19 Response

posted on March 25

Conference and District Offices are closed but working remotely. In cooperation with the directives of the Western North Carolina Conference, The Blue Ridge District office is closed until further ...

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Thank You from Debra Luther

posted on March 27

Dear District Staff, Clergy and Laity, “I give great thanks for you” and for the last 27 plus years of building relationships that will never be forgotten. Having joined the ranks of the “retired” on ...

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BRD Monthly - March

posted on March 06

March 2019 1 A Prayer for Ash Wednesday (from umcprays.org) - I pray that Christ may come to you early in the morning, as he came to Mary that morning in the garden. And, I pray that you find Christ ...

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Time to Push

posted on February 18

United in Prayer "When they heard the report, all the believers lifted their voices united in prayer to God." - Acts 4: 24 Greetings, sisters and brothers in the gracious name of our Lord and ...

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BRD Monthly - February

posted on February 01

February 2019 1 Year End Statistical Reports Please remember to fill out your year end statistical reports before January 31st. 2 District Leadership Conference, General Conference Recap & ...

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A Way Forward

posted on September 26

Peace Be with You "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid." - John 14:27 Peace ...

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Becoming Instruments of Justice

posted on March 20

“In every moment...we choose to see others either as people like ourselves or as objects. They either count like we do or they don't.” ― The Arbinger Institute, The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the ...

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Creating Community for All

posted on March 19

Jesus told us this was going to happen. When he met the woman at the well, she began by recounting the past and current culture, “Our ancestors worshipped on this mountain, but you say that the place...

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2019 Blue Ridge District Charge Conference Dates

Once again, our annual charge conferences for local churches will be in each Missional Network. The dates for each Missional Network Charge Conference Celebration can be found here. Training for ...

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