Epworth News

Discerning our commitments and actions toward truth and racial reckoning

Beloved Epworth Community, Last Thursday night on Zoom, Dianne Rush Woods and I led a moving service of dedication and consecration of...

Staffing Update: Orion Lacey Announces Transition Plans

When I originally came to Epworth in January 2020, I had no idea what the year would bring for me. I was filled with excitement of a new...

Black Lives Matter. Beyond February - Epworth Builds an Altar to Black Lives Lost

Beloved Epworth Community, In Matthew 18:20, Jesus utters the famous words, “Where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among...

Pastoral Statement on Honesty, Accountability and Justice

Beloved Epworth Community, As I write this week’s column for the “Update for Extraordinary Times,” I’m painfully aware of the twin...

Risking Joy: Easter Message from April 4, 2021

Easter Sunday Scripture: John 20:1-18 Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking Message: Risking Joy Listen to podcast | Tithes and Offerings...

Holy Week & Easter 2021 - Pastor Kristin's Column

Beloved Epworth Family, We’ve entered the climax of Jesus’ earthly life known as Holy Week. Throughout this week, we’ll revisit the...

On the anniversary of living with a pandemic - Pastor Kristin's Column

Beloved Epworth Community, Spring greetings to each of you! As we’ve just passed the equinox, we are fully in the season new life and...

A March Message from Orion Lacey, Youth Director

Hey Yall, God Squad Upcoming Events March 28th - God Squad weekly Youth Group meeting up on zoom 4 PM - 5PM. During this time, we gather...

Statement on Atlanta Shootings - Pastor Kristin's Column

Beloved Epworth Family, This week we have been confronted with another act of senseless gun violence. The eight persons who were murdered...

You Raise Me Up! An Update for Extraordinary Times - 3/2/21

Beloved Epworth Community, Five years ago, when Epworth envisioned renovations to bring our building into the 21st century, an elevator...