Ash Wednesday 2012

Each newborn servant of the crucified Bears on the brow the seal of him who died. “Lift high the Cross” On Wednesday evening, the 22nd of February at 7:00pm we will gather in the Sanctuary to begin the season of Lent with a Worship Experience in the imposition of ashes. The ashes which will be...

Lent 2012 – Rediscovering the Fast

Chapel Hill UMC has been challenged by the United Methodist Women to fast from sundown Tuesday, Feb. 21st until 6:00 on Wednesday, Feb. 22. We will break that fast at 6:00pm on Wednesday with a light meal together before we go into the Sanctuary for the traditional Ash Wednesday service which officially heralds the beginning...

Remembering the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

It is Monday, January 16, 2012, as I write and today is the day that has been set aside to remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his powerful efforts to bring social justice and peace to the world. Instead of a nice “day off” on this national holiday, we should be in action to...

CALLING ALL HAND CROSSES

Part of the Pastoral Care here at Chapel Hill is that folks who are heading into surgery or a real hard place in their lives are offered a hand cross to hold as a reminder that Christ is always present and will never leave us comfortless or orphaned. The idea is that the hand cross...

A Note from the Pastor, Jan. 2012

Dear Chapel Hill, As we launch into a new year and a clean slate with high expectations for the power of the Holy Spirit to come and move among us and lead us, let us renew our vows to be faithful Kingdom Builders by our constant prayers, a holy habit of attending worship service, more...