The pastor of the High Country United Church is the Rev. Dr. Shelly Wilson. Shelly's educational experiences include Appalachian State University, BA in English; University College, Dublin Ireland, study in Anglo-Irish literature; Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, Master of Religious Education; Duke University Divinity School, Durham, Master of Theology with concentration in homiletics; and Wesley Theological Seminary, Doctor of Ministry with concentration in spiritual formation.
Shelly is a native of Boone, North Carolina and mother of Julianna. She has served churches in Jonesville, Roanoke Rapids, and Sparta. Her hobbies include hiking, cycling, reading, and writing.
Shelly can be contacted by calling the Church office at 828.297.1092 or via e-mail at pastor@highcountryucc.org.
From Shelly
A Thought for Today
In anticipation of our work on our church grounds this Sunday, and in reflection upon the hard work and gracious gifts that were poured into, and harvested from, our church garden, I remembered Julian of Norwich’s beautiful poem. I share it with you this day,…
Becoming Less Certain, and More Curious
This week I have been pondering the value our culture places on expressions of certainty. Often, it seems that, if we are to appear competent, professional, well-educated, or qualified as leaders, employees, partners, spouses, friends, or parents, we are expected to sound confident and matter-of-fact,…
Good News
Today I have been thinking about the word “evangelism.” Because this word has been co-opted and politicized, many folks do not know or appreciate its excellent heritage. Its original meaning is “the spreading of good news.” Large and small, obvious and oblique, intended and serendipitous,…
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