Latest Updates
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Three Churches, One Summer of Reading
Gateway District Summer Literacy Programs lift up young learners at Branch Street, Pleasant Grove, and Pembroke First UMC This summer, three United Methodist congregations in the Gateway District opened their […] Continue Reading→
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Driving with David: Sometimes it is Worth Taking a Risk!
District Superintendent, David Blackman, reflects on Psalm 139:1-6. The journey of faith is an adventure, emphasizing community connection and the depth of God’s awareness. Continue Reading→
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Driving with David: Resources
The last time I practiced itinerancy was during our move from the Beacon to the Gateway District. During this move, Jackie encouraged me to lean into downsizing my office library, […] Continue Reading→
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Driving with David: Overhearing Children
When Paul closes out his letter to the Galatians, he points back to the opening words, addressing the struggles they have had with folks trying to mislead them and compelling […] Continue Reading→
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Driving with David: Floundering or Flourishing
I made your name known to them, and I will make it known, so that the love with which you have loved me may be in them and I in them. John 17:26 Continue Reading→
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Fletcher’s Chapel UMC Offers Higher Education Scholarship
Fletcher’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Hoffman, NC, is pleased to offer a higher education scholarship to individuals residing in the Gateway District who are either current degree-seeking students or […] Continue Reading→
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Driving with David: The Bar Room at Bethesda
When they had gone ashore, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish on it, and bread John 21:9 During a recent visit with Bethesda and Olivet UMCs (located in […] Continue Reading→
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Rev. Mike Williams Recognized with Cumberland County Schools Award
Rev. Mike Williams, Marvin UMC, was recently recognized with the Committed Community Support Award from Cumberland County Schools for his work supporting Gray’s Creek Middle and High Schools. Congratulations, Mike! […] Continue Reading→
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Gathering with the Spirit Workshops
Would you like to hear about how God and the Holy Spirit are currently performing miracles, just like those following Christ’s resurrection? With the guiding realization that the Holy Spirit […] Continue Reading→