"...Yet, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand." Isaiah 64:8 (NRSV) Christian formation is the process of being conformed to the ... Continue Reading→
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Online Class: Creating a Narrative Budget – The Story Behind the Numbers
Discipleship Ministries is excited to announce the launch of a new course for local church leaders: Creating a Narrative Budget – The Story Behind the Numbers. The new course is written and ... Continue Reading→
Call to Reflection and Action on State HB 324
Friends in Christ, Justice is an attribute of God that flows out of God’s love for us. Scripture teaches us in the lessons of Nicodemus (John 3, 19) and the Woman at the Well (John 4) that God’s ... Continue Reading→
North Carolina History – 250 years ago today: White Enslavers Receive Money for Execution of Enslaved Black People in North Carolina
On January 18, 1771, the North Carolina General Assembly approved the disbursement of public funds to enslavers as compensation for the executions of Black people they held in bondage. Nearly a dozen ... Continue Reading→
What do Direct Service Providers for people with disabilities need to know about COVID-19?
The following information comes from the CDC: Direct Service Providers (DSPs) include personal care attendants, direct support professionals, paraprofessionals, therapists, and others. They provide a ... Continue Reading→
Spiritual Decluttering
One of the wonderful things about each new year is that it brings with it a sense of a new beginning, 365 days of promise and possibility. Some use this time to bring freshness to their lives. You may ... Continue Reading→
12th Annual Jack Crum Conference: Voices on Health Care NC 2020
Sponsored by the North Carolina Chapter of the Methodist Federation for Social Action, this year's conference will be a series of three Zoom Webinars. Each evening will see a panel of three presenters ... Continue Reading→
Safe Sanctuaries Online Course Registration Open
Even though we are not all sharing space, there are still considerations for safety in online activities. The NCCUMC requires all local churches to have a Safe Sanctuary policy and train their staff ... Continue Reading→
Children’s and Family Ministry Leaders Webinar
From Discipleship Ministries: Join UM Children's Ministry leaders as we have an in depth roundable discussion of an excellent new children and family ministry resource. The webinar will be offered ... Continue Reading→
You Are Here: First Steps for White Christians on Race and Racism
The General Commission on Religion and Race offers this four-session curriculum as a first step for white Christians, in particular, who are unsure about what racism is and unclear about its relevance ... Continue Reading→
Anti-Racism 101: Required Skills for White People Who Want to be Allies
The General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR) is offering an online course beginning September 1. From their website: "This online course centers on one big idea: that anti-racism is anything ... Continue Reading→
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