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Day 11: Beloved Community openly names and claims existing conflict and past or present pain. These acknowledgements lay the foundation to work on difficult issues. Credit: adapted from UMC’s Religion and Race, written by Dr. Arthuree Wright
January 29, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Day 11: Beloved Community openly names and claims existing conflict and past or present pain. These acknowledgements lay the foundation to work on difficult issues. Credit: adapted from UMC’s Religion and Race, written by Dr. Arthuree Wright
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Day 10: Beloved Community approaches its limitations by openly ACKNOWLEDGING ISSUES and SEEKing the LEARNING needed to make improvements. Credit: adapted from UMC’s Religion and Race, written by Dr. A. Wright
January 29, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Day 10: Beloved Community approaches its limitations by openly ACKNOWLEDGING ISSUES and SEEKing the LEARNING needed to make improvements. Credit: adapted from UMC’s Religion and Race, written by Dr. A. Wright
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Who doesn’t love a snow day? The most popular animals at the National Zoo in D.C. — the giant pandas — certainly did.
See video from the zoo’s panda cam showing the fluffy black and white balls of fur tumbling in the snow:
See video from the zoo’s panda cam showing the fluffy black and white balls of fur tumbling in the snow:
Video captures giant pandas playing in snow at the National Zoo
Videos show animals playing in snow at National Zoo in D.C.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Who doesn’t love a snow day? The most popular animals at the National Zoo in D.C. — the giant pandas — certainly did.
See video from the zoo’s panda cam showing the fluffy black and white balls of fur tumbling in the snow:
See video from the zoo’s panda cam showing the fluffy black and white balls of fur tumbling in the snow:
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Day 9: Building Beloved Community requires us to intentionally AVOID FEARING the unknown, the different. This helps to gradually DEVELOP the TRUST needed for living in an interconnected way. Credit: adapted from UMC’s Religion and Race, written by Dr. Arthuree Wright
January 27, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Day 9: Building Beloved Community requires us to intentionally AVOID FEARING the unknown, the different. This helps to gradually DEVELOP the TRUST needed for living in an interconnected way. Credit: adapted from UMC’s Religion and Race, written by Dr. Arthuree Wright
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#5: Beloved Community puts in the effort to foster MUTUAL RESPECT & VALIDATION of EACH OTHER. Believing that every person has intrinsic value, we must recognize we’re all in this together and it is achievable to share in a way that honors all. Credit: adapted from UMC Religion & Race, Dr. A.Wright
January 23, 2026 at 10:24 PM
#5: Beloved Community puts in the effort to foster MUTUAL RESPECT & VALIDATION of EACH OTHER. Believing that every person has intrinsic value, we must recognize we’re all in this together and it is achievable to share in a way that honors all. Credit: adapted from UMC Religion & Race, Dr. A.Wright
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#4: Beloved Community requires PERSONAL AUTHENTICITY and INTEGRITY. In other words, we must try LIVING truthfully – aligning our actions with our inner beliefs. This may require many of us to take stock of who we really are. Credit: adapted from UMC’s Comm on Religion & Race, by Dr. Arthuree Wright
January 22, 2026 at 10:16 PM
#4: Beloved Community requires PERSONAL AUTHENTICITY and INTEGRITY. In other words, we must try LIVING truthfully – aligning our actions with our inner beliefs. This may require many of us to take stock of who we really are. Credit: adapted from UMC’s Comm on Religion & Race, by Dr. Arthuree Wright
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#3 In beloved community we must RECOGNIZE & HONOR the IMAGE of GOD in EVERY PERSON. Each of us is part of the whole & no one’s ideas can change that. The more we look & listen with that agape love, the more we'll find Christ in others and ourselves. Credit: adapted, GCORR by Dr. Arthuree Wright
January 21, 2026 at 7:56 PM
#3 In beloved community we must RECOGNIZE & HONOR the IMAGE of GOD in EVERY PERSON. Each of us is part of the whole & no one’s ideas can change that. The more we look & listen with that agape love, the more we'll find Christ in others and ourselves. Credit: adapted, GCORR by Dr. Arthuree Wright
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It's Day 2! Today’s focus is INCLUDING EVERYBODY! Many call this “radical hospitality.” Rev MLK said “No one is free, until we are all free.” We can extrapolate this to say “We aren't fed, until we're all fed” or even “None of us has dignity, until we all have dignity.” adapted fr Dr Arthuree Wright
January 20, 2026 at 4:31 PM
It's Day 2! Today’s focus is INCLUDING EVERYBODY! Many call this “radical hospitality.” Rev MLK said “No one is free, until we are all free.” We can extrapolate this to say “We aren't fed, until we're all fed” or even “None of us has dignity, until we all have dignity.” adapted fr Dr Arthuree Wright
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Today we begin a series about building the beloved community which is built on a bedrock of AGAPE LOVE, the purest unconditional love that we can have for each other. Agape allows us to seek justice, dignity, and equity for all of us. We can work to develop our AGAPE love and see others better.
January 19, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Today we begin a series about building the beloved community which is built on a bedrock of AGAPE LOVE, the purest unconditional love that we can have for each other. Agape allows us to seek justice, dignity, and equity for all of us. We can work to develop our AGAPE love and see others better.
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Advent has begun and on 12-7 we will light the next candle. Join us at 10:30 am on Sunday. YOU are invited! Come on over!
December 5, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Advent has begun and on 12-7 we will light the next candle. Join us at 10:30 am on Sunday. YOU are invited! Come on over!
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We Are Waiting. Play this song which will be leading us into Advent this year. Come on over Sunday at 10:30 am youtu.be/NI8JNs2_kOE?...
We Are Waiting by Crosby; performed by Wesley's Electric Praise band (EP); CCLI License #2293792
YouTube video by Concord Wesley UMC (NH)
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November 29, 2025 at 10:46 PM
We Are Waiting. Play this song which will be leading us into Advent this year. Come on over Sunday at 10:30 am youtu.be/NI8JNs2_kOE?...
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10:30 am Sunday (11-9) You're invited to worship with us and hear a message on "Creativity" by Rev. Lourey Savick. We're learning more about becoming "changemakers." Come on over!
November 8, 2025 at 2:23 PM
10:30 am Sunday (11-9) You're invited to worship with us and hear a message on "Creativity" by Rev. Lourey Savick. We're learning more about becoming "changemakers." Come on over!
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10:30 am Sunday - We'll explore collaboration: how we share values and develop ideas. We’ll hear about the collaboration of prophets with God, and of John the Baptist and Jesus. And, we’ll honor the saints in our lives by writing their names on a cloth. Please join us!
November 1, 2025 at 4:40 PM
10:30 am Sunday - We'll explore collaboration: how we share values and develop ideas. We’ll hear about the collaboration of prophets with God, and of John the Baptist and Jesus. And, we’ll honor the saints in our lives by writing their names on a cloth. Please join us!
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The apostle Paul prays that Christians will "feel the love" and that this will help them to see the truth of following the ways of Christ. It brings love and gives love. May we all experience this!
November 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The apostle Paul prays that Christians will "feel the love" and that this will help them to see the truth of following the ways of Christ. It brings love and gives love. May we all experience this!
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Today our former Pastor, Rev. Peter Hey, challenged us..."if you have a pen, then write." We need to share our stories and tell our truths to make a difference in this world.
October 15, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Today our former Pastor, Rev. Peter Hey, challenged us..."if you have a pen, then write." We need to share our stories and tell our truths to make a difference in this world.
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In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it is easy to forget how important it is to simply show basic compassion to others.
October 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it is easy to forget how important it is to simply show basic compassion to others.
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The resignation of a president at one of the nation’s largest universities is the latest example of the immense pressure educators are facing — from elementary schools through to college — over lessons and speech.
Teachers are losing jobs as conservatives target lessons, speech they dislike
Conservatives sought firings of educators for speech related to gender and race in recent years, and now, Charlie Kirk. They promise more scrutiny to come.
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September 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The resignation of a president at one of the nation’s largest universities is the latest example of the immense pressure educators are facing — from elementary schools through to college — over lessons and speech.
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Jesus told us and it is simple. If we keep it in our hearts, it is a lot easier to share it! Here is a link to a favorite way to be reminded:
youtu.be/v6dShT91isg?...
(They'll know We Are Christians By Our Love).
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(They'll know We Are Christians By Our Love).
September 21, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Jesus told us and it is simple. If we keep it in our hearts, it is a lot easier to share it! Here is a link to a favorite way to be reminded:
youtu.be/v6dShT91isg?...
(They'll know We Are Christians By Our Love).
youtu.be/v6dShT91isg?...
(They'll know We Are Christians By Our Love).
September 16, 2025 at 5:14 PM
September 16, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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September 11, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Horrifed by school shooting...again. COME to this Vigil. 79 Clinton St, Concord. We will reflect on ways to process it and find our resolve to do what we can. Parking in rear.
August 29, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Horrifed by school shooting...again. COME to this Vigil. 79 Clinton St, Concord. We will reflect on ways to process it and find our resolve to do what we can. Parking in rear.
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Each of us is a child of God and Nothing can change that! Romans 8:16, 38-39, Go listen to Mark Miller's song "Child of God" on YouTube. Remember to love and protect all.
February 28, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Each of us is a child of God and Nothing can change that! Romans 8:16, 38-39, Go listen to Mark Miller's song "Child of God" on YouTube. Remember to love and protect all.
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You are invited to Ash Wed on March 5 at 7:00 pm. Joint service of Wesley, Bow Mills, and Suncook UMCs. All persons welcome! Ash Wed is a great time to let it all out and get ready for what the Easter has in store.
February 26, 2025 at 1:55 AM
You are invited to Ash Wed on March 5 at 7:00 pm. Joint service of Wesley, Bow Mills, and Suncook UMCs. All persons welcome! Ash Wed is a great time to let it all out and get ready for what the Easter has in store.