Erwin First United Methodist Church

Women have played an integral part in Methodism from the beginning, but many of the stories of early English Methodist women preachers and leaders have been forgotten or distorted. The most well-regarded were known as "Mothers in Israel," a term referring to Deborah the judge in the Old Testament. Eighteenth century women like Susanna Annesley Wesley, Sarah Ryan, Mary Bosanquet Fletcher, Frances Mortimer Pawson, Sarah Crosby and many more were pivotal in the growth of the Methodist movement as class leaders, visitors to the sick, devotional writers, teachers, and even preachers. Discover the richness of their legacy of faithful witness through this exploration of their own theological writings and reflections and their message for the Church today by reading Mothers in Israel: Methodist Beginnings Through the Eyes of Women.
It is available through Amazon, amazon.co.uk, Barnes and Noble, cokesbury.com, Book Depository, eden.co.uk, and some independent stores like CityCenter GalleryandBooks in downtown Fayetteville!

Mothers in Israel: Methodist Beginnings Through the Eyes of Women Mothers in Israel: Methodist Beginnings Through the Eyes of Women

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The 25th Annual Westcott Art Trail on Saturday, June 20, from 10 AM – 5 PM. Come to our neighborhood and support artists sharing their gifts. Stop by the Westcott Community Center for a map of the event.

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As United Methodists, and with the General Board of Church and Society, we understand our call to transform the world involves personal, social and civic righteousness.

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The relationships we form in our communities, often through our direct service and mercy ministries, lead us to be advocates for justice. We cannot remain silent when we witness our neighbors impacted by broken social, economic and political systems that result in poverty, conflict, and oppression.

Advocating alongside our neighbors, we call leaders to account and demand policies and practices that reflect our understanding of justice and dignity for all. While the journey toward justice is long, God encourages us and sustains us through community.
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