Tag: Charles Wesley
Michigan pilgrims catch spirit of Wesley
A group of United Methodists from Michigan traveled to England to learn more about their Wesleyan heritage and how it continues to shape beliefs and inspire future mission.
A Methodist till I die
Jack Harnish gives five reasons why he loves being United Methodist and why he intends to remain one until he dies.
Christmas things you may not know
Advent is a season full of traditions and experiences. Our journey to Christmas would not be the same without them. But how did they get started in the first place?
Wesley said, ‘Sing lustily.’
To sing from a printed page is different, says the Rev. Jack Harnish. But while he prefers hymnals, he concludes the main thing is to “just sing” as Wesley instructed.
Clergy asked, ‘And are you still alive?’
It was not the typical Service of Recognition, Commissioning, and Ordination held on June 8. But the celebration that took place at Troy Historic Village confirmed, we ARE yet alive.
Music shares Jesus’ healing love
A hospice chaplain finds, “Music can awaken the deepest level of emotional response in positive ways.” It’s a tool that shares Jesus’ love.
Advent-Christmas music quiz
We listen. We hum. We sing along. But how much do we know about our favorite songs of the season?
A Classic Charles Wesley Christmas
Charles Wesley, a prolific hymn writer, wrote several classic hymns for Advent and Christmas.
Waiting with Charles Wesley
The hymns of Charles Wesley add a prayerful mood to our waiting for the Christ Child.