Annual Conference 2023

Posted on June 24, 2023 by Rev. Candace Barron Leave a comment

I am just back from Annual Conference 2023. It was my first regular Annual Conference as the Conference Secretary. I have done two special conferences that were only one day but this was the main show. It is one of the best conferences I have ever attended and not because of me. The spirit of […]... Read More

Knee Procedure

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Rev. Candace Barron Leave a comment

I got stem cell shots in both of my knee’s today. They drew my blood up, put it in a centrifuge, and get it down to the stem cells. Then they take that and inject it back into my knees. It works well for me. Great system that gets me pain-free without using any pain […]... Read More

Busy Days

Posted on September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 by Rev. Candace Barron Leave a comment

I love this time of year and it has nothing to do with the weather outside. The church is busy almost every day. Busy reaching out to the people of God; busy helping with programs; busy, busy, busy.... Read More

Help is Here: Finding Fresh Strength and Purpose in the Power of the Holy Spirit by Max Lucado

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Rev. Candace Barron Leave a comment

I thoroughly enjoyed reading the newest book by Max Lucado. I was part of his launch team for full disclosure. Thomas Nelson Publishing sent me an early copy to review and later sent me the published book. I ran into an early disagreement with how Max Lucado made the decision to refer to the Holy […]... Read More

Help is Here by Max Lucado

Posted on August 16, 2022August 16, 2022 by Rev. Candace Barron Leave a comment

I am part of Max Lucado’s launch team so I have the privilege to start reading his new book prior to publication. I am currently through Chapter Six and it is my favorite so far. It describes the Holy Spirit helping us through tough times. “If all the worldwide perils weren’t enough, we face personal […]... Read More

Annual Conference Secretary – Designate

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Rev. Candace Barron Leave a comment

It is always scary when you get a phone call and the caller ID says it is the Bishop, or is that just me? Anyway, I got a call last week from the Bishop and he asked me to serve as the Annual Conference Secretary Designate. I will be training with the current Conference Secretary […]... Read More

Washington DC

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Rev. Candace Barron Leave a comment

I have walked almost everywhere during my visit to DC, as I visited my daughter. She, unfortunately, has covid so I couldn’t see her very often this trip. I made up for it by walking every single day over 15,000 steps from museum to museum. I am glad to see everything from the Pentagon Memorial, […]... Read More

Space Travel

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Rev. Candace Barron Leave a comment

I took a few minutes out of getting ready for work this morning to watch Jeff Bezo’s travel into space. It took a little over 11 minutes. 11 minutes to get into space!! Wow! I remember watching the space shuttle and how exciting that was to see. I never plan on going into space but […]... Read More

Annual Conference 2021

Posted on June 9, 2021June 9, 2021 by Rev. Candace Barron Leave a comment

We had two options for Annual Conference this year; virtual or in-person. I chose to go in person since I had already had the vaccine. It was fun to meet with old friends and colleagues. I did miss my recliner for all the reports, though. I was happy at the end of the conference to […]... Read More

Settling In

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Rev. Candace Barron Leave a comment

I haven’t updated since moving to Beebe and starting as First United Methodist Church’s senior pastor. As the pandemic starts loosening its grip on the area, we have slowly started resuming some normal events at the church. Of course, they are all pretty new to me in the context of Beebe but most are familiar. […]... Read More