Newsletter: Thanks #3

In the last issue of the newsletter, Belton wrote “It doesn’t take long to learn to love this place, these people.” To that, Mary-Ellen and I say “amen.” The welcome we have received – the calls, the meal, the hospitality – has made it easy for us quickly to call Elizabeth City home. We thank you for all that you have done to make us welcome and we look forward to our time of ministry among and with you here. May God’s blessings of grace and peace be with you as you serve in Christ’s name.

Carl

Newsletter: Thanks #4

Last Thursday (June 26) was also Moving Day – for the District Office. We are grateful for Mike and Michael Askew, Scott and Thomas Wilson-Parsons, and Arthur Warren who showed up with willing spirits and strong backs to help a feeble D.S. and a weary Administrative Assistant relocate.

New Office

Speaking of (the new office that is), you will find us now in varying degrees of “settledness” at 1100B Ehringhaus in Elizabeth City (in the back of the Long and Foster Realty Building, near the post office, and convenient to any number of places that vend breakfast biscuits!). Location has changed, phone numbers and e-mails remain the same.

Phone Number and Email

Speaking of (phone numbers and e-mails that is), should you need to contact Carl, his cell number is 252-333-2574 and his e-mail is cfrazier@nccumc.org. He’ll be happy to hear from you even before the set-up meeting.

Setup Meeting

Speaking of (the set-up meeting that is), just a reminder that our District Set-Up Meeting is Tuesday, July 8, at 6 p.m. at Edenton United Methodist Church. Originally advertised as a covered dish event, the meal has been modified to a catered affair (black tie very optional, jeans preferred). We do need something of a head count so that the District does not “overbook” meals. Please let us know in the District Office by July 2 how many from your family will be attending. If you are not going to be present, we must know so that we may get materials to you. Our primary agenda for the evening will be fellowship, “get to know you,” and worship (although a brief time of business will be necessary ). Come and help us welcome our new families to the district.

Newsletter: Welcome

Speaking of (welcoming new families that is) we welcome to new places of ministry and service in the Elizabeth City District the following pastors and their families: Lee Edwards (Ahoskie); Roger Dill (Avon: St. John); Dalma Cribb (Creswell: Mt. Hermon); Susanna Fitch-Slater (Edenton; Associate); Gayla Collins (Hertford); Curtis Campbell (Kitty Hawk); Wade Bennett (McBride); Roger Braun (Newbegun); Mary Trail (Perkins); Ray Tavenner (Perquimans); Jay Clark (Plymouth); Glenn Everett (Shiloh); and Carl Singley (South Mills). If you are near any of these folks, stop in and greet them.

Newsletter: Dates to Remember

July 16-19 Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference, Lake Junaluska
July 21-26 ACS for Youth, Methodist University
August 15 MAP and Health of Congregation Forms due in District Office
September 7 Installation Service of District Superintendent, First
UMC, Elizabeth City, 3 p.m.
September 15 Bishop's Day Apart for Pastors

Welcome to New Pastors in the District

A special welcome to our new pastors in the Elizabeth City District

Carl Frazier, our new District Superintendent

Lee Edwards to Ahoskie

Dalma Cribb is moving to Cresswell:Mt. Hermon

Gayla Estes Collins to Hertford

Curtis W. Campbell to Kitty Hawk (photo not available)

Wade Bennett to McBride (photo not available)

Roger Braun to Newbegun (photo not available)

Mary Trail (returns) to Perkins (photo not available)

Jay Clark to Plymouth (photo not available)

Glen Everett to Shiloh (Stumpy Point)

Carl Singley to South Mills

Roger Dill to St. John (photo not available)

In addition, Ray Tavener has moved within the district to Perquimans Charge and Susanna Fitch-Slater has moved within the District to Edenton as an Associate.

Help Needed Moving District Office

On June 26 (Thursday), we will be moving the District Office location from the Wesley Hospitality House on North US 17 to its new location at 1100B Ehringhaus St. in Elizabeth City at 12:00 noon.. This new location is in the office center next to "Long & Foster Realtors." The parking area is perpendicular to Ehringhaus. We can use strong backs, hand-trucks and other useful moving implements.

Appointments Download

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2008-2009 NC Conference Appointments

District Blog

Welcome to the blog (short for "Web Log") for the Elizabeth City District of the United Methodist Church. This blog is an attempt to make our web presence more useful and interactive. We welcome lay and clergy members of the Elizabeth City District to contribute and comment on the contents here. As needs arise, we will be posting important and useful files that you can download to your computer. Please check back here regularly.