Sandy Hieronymus teaches preschoolers how to swaddle a baby God + Children = Joy The greatest gift we can give children is to give them God. My God-given gift is teaching, especially children. Teaching all ages gives me joy and a place to serve God. For more than 20... Amelia Fisher has found peace and quiet sitting on this wooden bench in the courtyard outside The Chapel of the Cross on East Franklin Street in Chapel Hill. Ever-Present: A Story of Faith A child of our church, Amelia Fisher graduates May 9 from UNC-Chapel Hill with... A Place of Warmth and Welcome Each winter, our church opens its doors through Room in the Inn, offering hospitality, dignity, and rest to neighbors who need a safe place to stay. In partnership with Roof Above, we welcome guests on Sunday and Wednesday evenings,... Supporting Our Immigrant Neighbors Over the past week, Charlotte has experienced an increased enforcement presence that is affecting families, children, schools, and businesses in our community. Many of our immigrant neighbors—people who contribute to the life of our... New Interview with Rev. David Payne from FUMC Kerrville We can make a personal impact for flood victims in Texas! We know First United Methodist Church in Kerrville, Texas—led by Rev. Laura Heikes’s good friend Rev. David Payne— which is at the heart of the disaster.... Please check back soon for updates on the Texas floods and how we will be assisting families affected by the recent disaster. The devastation from Hurricane Helene continues to affect communities in western North Carolina, but there is good news for our primary... In Matthew 10:42, Jesus tells us, “And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.” This week, we lived out these words in a powerful way.... Friends, I try to imagine how giddy and proud those original members of Myers Park Methodist Church felt on that day in 1929 when they first walked into our sanctuary, found their pews, and gave thanks to God. Such joy—and they could never have anticipated how... Photography by Ben Rogers Our new building opens the door to exciting partnerships with the arts, offering a wealth of opportunities for creative collaboration with our community. The top floor of the building will have a dedicated gallery space where we will bring in curated exhibits from... 