Rev. Rob Schenck was once a national leader in the most aggressive front of the anti-abortion movement. As the movement embraced violence and mingled pro-gun passions with their “pro-life” rhetoric, a long journey of repentance took hold. Rob talks with …
A special event sponsored by the First Church Reconciling Ministries Core Committee will be held on Wednesday, June 15 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Former pastor Chris Black will lead a discussion on several of the verses in the Bible that deal with LGBTQ+ issues. Our hope is that this discussion will…
Billionaires are not the only people going into space these days. Our own Shelby Fowler will lead our children into “Space Trek: Exploring God’s Love for Our Universe,” a wonderful VBS experience that our staff, under Shelby’s leadership, has created! Shelby will talk with Mark about VBS, Children’s Ministries, and what it’s like to travel…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and our church is providing several terrific programs that open us up to the often-difficult conversations around various forms of mental illness. Our guest today is author and FUMC member Melanie K. Hutsell, whose novel, “The Book of Susan,” will be the basis for a study and conversation in…
This week is truly a special treat: Mark will talk with Denna Hornby, projected to become our new Associate Pastor. This is a terrific chance for you to meet Denna and ask questions! Put this one on your calendar with a reminder, folks!
Thursday Live resumes this week with a conversation between Mark and Rev. Paul Seay, a pastor of two congregations in Abingdon, VA, and with deep family connections to Holston Conference. There’s no telling what they’ll get into, so be sure to watch!
This week Mark chats with Seth and Jenny about all things Holy Week. As always, this is a great way to learn more about your faith and to jump in with a question or two. Prepare for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter with this fun conversation.
Leaders in the United Methodist Church have announced our General Conference, long delayed by the pandemic and scheduled to take place in August, has been postponed until 2024. Although many called for the delay for health and safety reasons, the Commission on General Conference cited long wait times for international delegates to receive visas as…
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