Author: lorybethhuffman

I guess it was timely that my Leadership Winston Salem class focused on Human Relations the week before Martin Luther King Jr Day.  I was actually looking forward to it as I care very deeply about figuring out how we get along with people who are different from us- no matter what the categories.  But … Continue reading “Those” People

I have heard so many people say they were ready for 2016 to end and 2017 to begin.  I don't recall this generalized a sentiment before.  Sure, I've heard it with someone having a specifically bad year of events personally take place in their lives that I was aware of happening.  People seemed eager to shut the … Continue reading

I wish everyone the Merriest of Christmases!  May you have time to just be in the midst of you busyness.  To enjoy a few moments to their fullest.  To savor time with those you care about.  And to rest.  I share this pray with you from Joyce Rupp: For those who have an abundance of … Continue reading Merry Christmas Prayer

I am still smiling from a great experience two nights ago.  Rev. Kate May and the Grubbs family from our church had the incredible experience to go and worship with El Aposento Alto- an Hispanic Wesleyan Church here in Winston Salem.  At this service the children and youth presented their Christmas pageant. There was singing and … Continue reading Feeling the Joy

I know it's Advent but I have had a weird series of events that has me thinking about our mortality and preparing for end of life.  Advent is the season for preparations so it's not that far of a reach.  Our church had back to back funerals this week.  I write note cards to all … Continue reading Being Mortal

It's such a weird year.  I find myself feeling a gamut of emotions these days and I do not think I am alone.  This week is no exception packed full.  A myriad of stressful deadlines, a too long "to do" list, contrasted with anticipated and coveted time with family is near. Not only is it Thanksgiving … Continue reading Hope

It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving is one week away and three days after that the Season of Advent begins marking the days towards Christmas.  Maybe more than in years past I am looking forward to the Holidays.  I'm particularly excited for our Advent time together at Centenary because we are going to participate in … Continue reading Advent Conspiracy and Haiti

I've intentionally waited a few days to write this blog.  Partially because I was without meaningful words for a couple of days.  Partially because I needed to just sit with the unexpected outcome of the election and not be reactive.  Partially because I have been observing the reactions of others. I think my personal reaction to … Continue reading Days After

Dear Diary (aka God), So it's been 15 months since I started this job.  There have been some incredibly awesome moments as I look back that remind me over and over why I do this work.  Moments where someone sent me a note, came to talk to me, or whispered in my ear on the … Continue reading Diary of a Large Membership Church Pastor – Part 1

It feels kind of like birthing a baby.  Well, metaphorically speaking since I've never actually birthed a baby before.  Our church has just approved a new Vision Statement and Core Values that has actually been almost a 10 month process.   This baby was overdue! I have to admit, it feels pretty good right now. … Continue reading Birthing a Vison