{"id":5099,"date":"2026-02-25T13:34:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T18:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/connectional-ministries\/?page_id=5099"},"modified":"2026-05-05T13:50:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T17:50:08","slug":"peacebuilding-award","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/connectional-ministries\/peacebuilding-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Peacebuilding Award"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide mb-0 mt-0 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9a940ee wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignwide has-custom-content-position is-position-center-left mb-0 mt-0 has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d3507a6499d0ec24e49885524c92d923\" style=\"border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);min-height:250px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-8f5abc16 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c5bbea69 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><style>@media only screen and (max-width: 600px) {.gb-6a29245971f11{font-size: 42px!important;}}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"gb-6a29245971f11 wp-block-heading has-text-align-left nomargin\" style=\"font-size:clamp(32.518px, 2.032rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 2.711), 58px);\">Peacebuilding Award<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-dc63b7a3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ba34ebe8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The North Carolina Conference Peacebuilding Award, administered through Connectional Ministries, honors one clergyperson and one layperson who exemplify Christ-centered peacebuilding rooted in Wesleyan theology, the Book of Discipline, and the Social Principles of The United Methodist Church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This award recognizes individuals whose faith is lived out through ministries of reconciliation, justice, nonviolence, inclusivity, and anti-racism\u2014reflecting the United Methodist commitment to personal holiness, social holiness, and connectional ministry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peacebuilding in the United Methodist tradition is not optional work; it is a faithful expression of discipleship and a public witness to God\u2019s reconciling love in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nominees must be:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A clergyperson,&nbsp; layperson, or youth within the North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Actively engaged in peacebuilding through the local church, extension ministry, or community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrating alignment with Wesleyan theology, the Social Principles, and connectional values<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Applications are due April 30, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/connectional-ministries\/peacebuilding-award\/nomination\/\">Apply Now\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-tertiary-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-71a730a2 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Award Criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nominees should demonstrate the following qualities and commitments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Faithful Theological Witness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Embodies Wesleyan theology through personal and social holiness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lives out faith active in love through peace, justice, and reconciliation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upholds the Social Principles of The United Methodist Church<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Active Engagement in Peacebuilding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Practices and promotes conflict transformation and reconciliation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engages in justice advocacy addressing systemic issues such as violence, racism, militarism, and human rights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reflects the goals of Peace with Justice and connectional ministry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>3. 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