Disaster Ministries
A caring Christian presence in the aftermath of disaster
Give
Give to the NC Storm Response Fund.
Prepare
Create a plan and build a disaster kit.
Train
Learn how to prepare and respond to a disaster.
Serve
Send a team, help in the Call Center, or MERCI.
Training Academy
Grow your Early Response Team skills and disaster response preparedness at the Training Academy, May 1–2 in Goldsboro. Register by April 22.
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Latest Posts
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Disaster Training Academy: Building Response Skills
When disaster strikes, preparedness matters. Join us for the Disaster Training Academy on May 1-2, 2026, in Goldsboro to strengthen the skills that help our churches and volunteers respond safely Continue Reading→
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Preparing to Respond: Spring Disaster Training Academy
Join us for our annual spring Disaster Training Academy on May 1-2, 2026, in Goldsboro, NC, to strengthen your ERT skills, learn together, and continue preparing to serve communities when Continue Reading→
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Psychological First Aid Training Opportunity
Wake Interfaith Disaster Team, in cooperation with the American Red Cross Greater Triangle Area, is offering a free 3-hour training on Psychological First Aid. This course equips participants with skills Continue Reading→
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Faith in Action: Thank You for Serving Joyfully
Over the past two months, more than 230 volunteers came together to help families recover and repair their homes through Faith in Action. Thanks to your time, prayers, and generosity, Continue Reading→
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Faith in Action Continues This Month
We’re quickly approaching the final two weekends of Faith in Action, and we are so grateful for the incredible support from clergy and laity across the Conference. Thanks to your Continue Reading→
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Faith in Action: Weekend One Recap & Opportunities to Serve
Sixty-five people from across the Conference came together for the first Faith in Action weekend to help repair homes for families in Columbus County. On Saturday, six teams worked at Continue Reading→
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Early Response Teams Help Saxapahaw UMC Begin Recovery After Flooding
When Tropical Storm Chantal swept through North Carolina in early July, heavy rains caused severe flooding, impacting many communities in the central part of the state. Saxapahaw United Methodist Church Continue Reading→
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Faith in Action: Join Us in Helping Families Return Home
As our Columbus County disaster response ministry comes to a close in October, we are committed to finishing strong, and we want you to be part of it. Join us Continue Reading→
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Upcoming Early Response Team Training Opportunities
UMCOR provides several courses for Early Response Teams (ERTs) through a network of badged local trainers. ERTs fill a specific need in the early days after a disaster to help Continue Reading→
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