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 […]
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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 […]
Tarp Day 2021
Hurricane season has begun, and it’s important to prepare your church and home. NC Conference Disaster Ministries hosted Tarp Day on August 21, 2021, at MERCI for Early Response Teams […]
Early Response Team Training for Islamic Relief USA
NC Conference Disaster Ministries and Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA) developed a partnership following Hurricane Matthew in 2016. Several teams from IRUSA volunteered in eastern North Carolina to assist with recovery […]
Churches Host Vaccination Clinics
Over the past year, churches have found ways to help local communities during the pandemic through food distribution programs and remote learning spaces for students. As COVID-19 response efforts continue, […]