Local churches across the Conference have united to offer their gifts and time to help the people of Western North Carolina recover from Hurricane Helene. Bart Ramsey, a member of […]
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United in Mission: Bringing Relief to Those in Need
Hear how laypeople and pastors across the Conference are coming together to build cleaning kits to assist those in need in Western NC. Want to Build an UMCOR Cleaning Kit? […]
When the Lights Went Out: Disaster Response in Moore County
In December 2022, a reportedly intentional act of vandalism cut electrical power to thousands of households in Moore County within the Fairway District of the North Carolina Conference. Disaster Ministries […]
NC Conference ERTs Volunteer in Florida
The devastating winds and flooding caused by Hurricane Ian in late September impacted many homes and lives. As the emergency response phase ended in Florida, Early Response Team (ERT) volunteers […]
Disaster Ministries Training Retreat
On April 1 and 2, thirty-two Disaster Response Committee members and Early Response Team (ERT) leaders joined us in Goldsboro for a training retreat. Throughout the weekend, attendees learned about […]
Ocracoke UMC Holds First Service in Sanctuary After Hurricane Dorian
In 2019, Hurricane Dorian caused severe flooding on the island of Ocracoke that measured much higher than previous storms, like Hurricane Matthew in 2016. Ocracoke UMC suffered damage in several […]