A Note from Pastor Jason About Our Church Conference Vote
Last Sunday, something holy happened in our church. With smiles, tears, and a rising chorus of Praise God from whom all blessings flow, our congregation unanimously adopted the Commitment to Welcome, Inclusion, and Belonging. It was more than a vote—it was a testimony. A moment when the Spirit moved among us, confirming what had already taken root in […]
Thoughts For Parents: Talking to Your Kids about Salvation by Angie Fuller
After sharing thoughts on baptism last week, I’m following up with ideas for talking about salvation with children. I must name that I have not had formal theological training. My thoughts here arise from decades of learning from the Bible, a variety of theologians and wise laypeople – past and present, as well as my […]
Thoughts For Parents: Talking to Your Kids about Salvation by Angie Fuller
After sharing thoughts on baptism last week, I’m following up with ideas for talking about salvation with children. I must name that I have not had formal theological training. My thoughts here arise from decades of learning from the Bible, a variety of theologians and wise laypeople – past and present, as well as my […]
Thoughts For Parents: Talking to Your Kids About Baptism
In the last two months and in the months ahead, our 2BC family is witnessing the baptisms of several kids from our Children’s and Student Ministries. Your own kids may have questions of their own – whether now or somewhere down the road. Or maybe you wonder if your child is ready. Sometimes, when their […]
CARROLL MOORE MAKEMSON
Carroll Moore Makemson October 21, 1949–January 3, 2025 Once upon a time, in Roanoke, Virginia, under the light of the Mill Mountain Star, Mary Carroll Moore was born to proud parents William and Mary. Carroll’s aunt and long-time fellow do-gooder and mischief-maker, Frances Eddy (Aunt Boo) attended Carroll’s birth, cementing their soul connection from […]
Let Us Go by Alena Vaughn, Pastoral Resident
Let us go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened. Luke 2:15b The miraculous confirmed.The rumor authenticated.The story of potential teetering on belief.The ending climaxing into a beginning. But, could it be?Could the alleged come to pass?Is there evidence to prove it true?For, what if the swaddle is empty and the manger is […]