The Work of Fighting Racism: A Starting Point

My heart grieves the losses of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, who join a long line of Black people who were killed brutally and senselessly. My heart grieves for their families, for Black people and other people of color for whom the pain is all too...

Racism, Reopening, and Resurrection

Racism Racism is not compatible with Christianity. Racism is a sin that separates us from God and one another. Jesus’ prayer is that we would be “completely one,” united in love for one another (John 17:20-23). Last Saturday night, Chantelle and I were out of state...

Acts 2 UMC Goes Online Only Through May 16, 2020

Dear Church family, What a week! The Center for Disease Control (CDC) late Sunday urged “no groups of more than 50 people meet for the next 8 weeks.” Today, our bishop wrote, “All United Methodist pastors and congregations… are expected to...

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What Will People Think?

What Will People Think?

“Every dreamer knows that it is entirely possible to be homesick for a place you’ve never been to, perhaps more homesick than for familiar ground.” – Judith Thurman. I’ve always dreamt of a church that welcomed everyone. I’ve dreamt of a church where the words,...

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TGIF!

By Rev. Andy Nelms I love our TGIF events! These things have become something of an legend around Acts 2.  TGIF are those epic Friday night events, before or after worship, that have included everything from bounce houses, cook outs, sno-cones, food trucks, and even...

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He Conquered Death

We need hope. We need more than a martyr. We need a Savior! Easter can be about bunnies, candy, flowers, bonnets, having your son or husband in a suit once a year, taking a photo, getting a new dress or having family over and getting your favorite dessert. But for...

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