by Corey Ashley | May 25, 2022
“A voice was heard in Ramah,wailing and loud lamentation,Rachel weeping for her children;she refused to be consoled, because they are no more.” – Matthew 2:18 We grieve as horrific gun violence continues to harm communities across the United States. We pray for...
by Corey Ashley | May 18, 2022
Last Sunday, I awoke to the news of the racially motivated attack in Buffalo, NY. Sadly, the shooting that left 10 dead and was inspired by online extremism is not a new phenomenon. In fact, it follows a blueprint of similar attacks around the world of extremist...
by Corey Ashley | Mar 6, 2022
The season of Lent is one of the most important times in the church year and helps us remember the 40 days Jesus spent fasting and praying in the desert before he began teaching, preaching and healing in public. Lent a time of letting go and reorientation. Life throws...
by Corey Ashley | Feb 24, 2022
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” -John 14:27 This morning, I (Pastor Corey) awoke to several news alerts indicating war broke out in Europe as Russia began...
by Corey Ashley | Jan 26, 2022
Black history is American history. Black History Month provides our community an opportunity to pay special and necessary attention to our history in order to to learn, dig deeper, and discover. In honor of Black History Month 2022, Wellspring United Methodist Church...
