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Reflections on the Life and Legacy of Pope Francis

May 7, 2025 | Ecumenical Work, News
This Catholic News Herald story, "Bishop Martin, others reflect on the life and legacy of Pope Francis" includes Bishop Tim’s statement on the ministry of Pope Francis.

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LRU Board Appoints McGee as President

May 7, 2025 | News
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Summer McGee to the Lenoir-Rhyne community,” said Madeleine Dassow, chair of the Board of Trustees.

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Because/Therefore Unity Prayer

June, 2025

I recently helped lead a funeral with a Missouri Synod pastor, who, not surprisingly, declined to commune with us. Afterwards, I told him, “you know, our ‘because’ is the same gospel of Jesus. We just…

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Recent Stories of Ministry

I Am Not Worried

May 19, 2025 |
Community is power. It’s empathy. And, it’s love.

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Reconciliation’s Project: Dignity. Period.

May 19, 2025 |
The mission touched their hearts and the response from the congregation and community was overwhelming.

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St. Mark’s, Asheville’s REDress Project

May 19, 2025 |
The red dresses stand empty, symbolizing the absence of women who are no longer present.

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