{"id":2093,"date":"2020-08-31T14:11:58","date_gmt":"2020-08-31T18:11:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/?page_id=2093"},"modified":"2026-04-17T16:28:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T20:28:07","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull mb-0 mt-0 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-11c1ca01 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignwide mb-0 mt-0 has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fe65b4ff74bc0e770be080b0873941cc\" 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)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3968\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/pexels-pixabay-hurricane.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/pexels-pixabay-hurricane.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/pexels-pixabay-hurricane-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/pexels-pixabay-hurricane-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-main-background-color has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-da4f2bcd wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><style>@media only screen and (max-width: 600px) {.gb-6a2edcce1305b{font-size: 44px!important;}}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"gb-6a2edcce1305b wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b77e92d653bf6ac9248266e0fab87649\" style=\"font-size:clamp(32.518px, 2.032rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 2.711), 58px);\"><strong>Disaster Ministries<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a9bfa0e788c75f047d1098cc63a4a427\">A caring Christian presence in the aftermath of disaster<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-tertiary-background-color has-background 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wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"train\">Train<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Learn how to prepare and respond to a disaster.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"volunteer\">Serve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Send a team, help in the Call Center, or MERCI.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-354298cc wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-large)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-03627597 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/give\/\">Give Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-03627597 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/preparation\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-03627597 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/training\/\">Register Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-03627597 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/serve\/\">Learn How<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-theme-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ea419fc3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:5em;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:5em;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained 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https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/03\/disaster-ministries-training-retreat-2024-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(27.894px, 1.743rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 2.139), 48px);\"><strong>Training Academy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Grow your Early Response Team skills and disaster response preparedness at the Training Academy, May 1\u20132 in Goldsboro. Register by April 22.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/training-academy\/\">Learn More\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull ncc-hide has-tertiary-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxx-large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxx-large)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"partners\">Partners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umcmission.org\/umcor\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"557\" height=\"194\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2019\/11\/UMCOR-Logo-NoText.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1054\" style=\"width:178px;height:61px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2019\/11\/UMCOR-Logo-NoText.png 557w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2019\/11\/UMCOR-Logo-NoText-150x52.png 150w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2019\/11\/UMCOR-Logo-NoText-300x104.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"465\" 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src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/11\/Catholic-Charities-2016-Logo-with-Tag_RGB.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2307\" style=\"width:188px;height:80px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/11\/Catholic-Charities-2016-Logo-with-Tag_RGB.png 976w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/11\/Catholic-Charities-2016-Logo-with-Tag_RGB-720x324.png 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/11\/Catholic-Charities-2016-Logo-with-Tag_RGB-768x345.png 768w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/11\/Catholic-Charities-2016-Logo-with-Tag_RGB-150x67.png 150w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2020\/11\/Catholic-Charities-2016-Logo-with-Tag_RGB-300x135.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 976px) 100vw, 976px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column 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sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"latest-posts\">Latest Posts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-query alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-6d3fbd8f wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-5605 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-announcements tag-disaster-ministries\">\n<figure class=\"gpb-rounded-lg wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/2026\/04\/disaster-training-academy-building-response-skills\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2026\/04\/chainsaw-safety.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Disaster Training Academy: Building Response Skills\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2026\/04\/chainsaw-safety.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2026\/04\/chainsaw-safety-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2026\/04\/chainsaw-safety-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/2026\/04\/disaster-training-academy-building-response-skills\/\" target=\"_self\" >Disaster Training Academy: Building Response Skills<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-04-17T13:53:58-04:00\">April 17, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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 <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/2026\/04\/disaster-training-academy-building-response-skills\/\">Continue Reading\u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-5553 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-announcements\">\n<figure class=\"gpb-rounded-lg wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/2026\/03\/preparing-to-respond-spring-disaster-training-academy\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/03\/disaster-ministries-training-retreat-2024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Preparing to Respond: Spring Disaster Training Academy\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/03\/disaster-ministries-training-retreat-2024.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/03\/disaster-ministries-training-retreat-2024-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/03\/disaster-ministries-training-retreat-2024-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/2026\/03\/preparing-to-respond-spring-disaster-training-academy\/\" target=\"_self\" >Preparing to Respond: Spring Disaster Training Academy<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-03-12T10:35:19-04:00\">March 12, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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 <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/2026\/03\/preparing-to-respond-spring-disaster-training-academy\/\">Continue Reading\u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-5549 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-announcements\">\n<figure class=\"gpb-rounded-lg wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/2026\/03\/psychological-first-aid-training-opportunity\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2026\/03\/psychological-first-aid.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Psychological First Aid Training Opportunity\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2026\/03\/psychological-first-aid.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2026\/03\/psychological-first-aid-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2026\/03\/psychological-first-aid-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/2026\/03\/psychological-first-aid-training-opportunity\/\" target=\"_self\" >Psychological First Aid Training Opportunity<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-03-11T10:46:03-04:00\">March 11, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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 <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/2026\/03\/psychological-first-aid-training-opportunity\/\">Continue Reading\u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-5442 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-stories\">\n<figure class=\"gpb-rounded-lg wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/2025\/11\/faith-in-action-thank-you-for-serving-joyfully\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/11\/ncc-fia-celebration-dinner.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Faith in Action: Thank You for Serving Joyfully\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/11\/ncc-fia-celebration-dinner.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/11\/ncc-fia-celebration-dinner-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/11\/ncc-fia-celebration-dinner-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/2025\/11\/faith-in-action-thank-you-for-serving-joyfully\/\" target=\"_self\" >Faith in Action: Thank You for Serving Joyfully<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-11-04T13:03:04-05:00\">November 4, 2025<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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, <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/2025\/11\/faith-in-action-thank-you-for-serving-joyfully\/\">Continue Reading\u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-5417 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-stories tag-disaster-ministries\">\n<figure class=\"gpb-rounded-lg wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/2025\/10\/faith-in-action-continues-this-month\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/10\/ncc-disaster-fia-insulation.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Faith in Action Continues This Month\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/10\/ncc-disaster-fia-insulation.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/10\/ncc-disaster-fia-insulation-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/10\/ncc-disaster-fia-insulation-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/2025\/10\/faith-in-action-continues-this-month\/\" target=\"_self\" >Faith in Action Continues This Month<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-10-14T12:30:11-04:00\">October 14, 2025<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">We\u2019re 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 <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/2025\/10\/faith-in-action-continues-this-month\/\">Continue Reading\u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-5359 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-stories tag-disaster-ministries\">\n<figure class=\"gpb-rounded-lg wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/2025\/09\/faith-in-action-weekend-one-recap-opportunities-to-serve\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/09\/ncc-disaster-fia-one.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Faith in Action: Weekend One Recap &amp; Opportunities to Serve\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/09\/ncc-disaster-fia-one.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/09\/ncc-disaster-fia-one-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/09\/ncc-disaster-fia-one-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/2025\/09\/faith-in-action-weekend-one-recap-opportunities-to-serve\/\" target=\"_self\" >Faith in Action: Weekend One Recap &amp; Opportunities to Serve<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-09-16T15:25:59-04:00\">September 16, 2025<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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 <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/2025\/09\/faith-in-action-weekend-one-recap-opportunities-to-serve\/\">Continue Reading\u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-5298 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-stories tag-disaster-ministries\">\n<figure class=\"gpb-rounded-lg wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/2025\/09\/early-response-teams-help-saxapahaw-umc-begin-recovery-after-flooding\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/09\/saxapahaw-umc.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Early Response Teams Help Saxapahaw UMC Begin Recovery After Flooding\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/09\/saxapahaw-umc.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/09\/saxapahaw-umc-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/09\/saxapahaw-umc-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/2025\/09\/early-response-teams-help-saxapahaw-umc-begin-recovery-after-flooding\/\" target=\"_self\" >Early Response Teams Help Saxapahaw UMC Begin Recovery After Flooding<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-09-02T14:29:36-04:00\">September 2, 2025<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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 <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/2025\/09\/early-response-teams-help-saxapahaw-umc-begin-recovery-after-flooding\/\">Continue Reading\u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-5271 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-announcements tag-disaster-ministries\">\n<figure class=\"gpb-rounded-lg wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/2025\/08\/faith-in-action-join-us-in-helping-families-return-home\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/08\/ncc-disaster-faith-in-action.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Faith in Action: Join Us in Helping Families Return Home\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/08\/ncc-disaster-faith-in-action.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/08\/ncc-disaster-faith-in-action-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/08\/ncc-disaster-faith-in-action-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/2025\/08\/faith-in-action-join-us-in-helping-families-return-home\/\" target=\"_self\" >Faith in Action: Join Us in Helping Families Return Home<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-08-26T13:30:00-04:00\">August 26, 2025<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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 <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/2025\/08\/faith-in-action-join-us-in-helping-families-return-home\/\">Continue Reading\u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-5258 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-announcements tag-disaster-ministries\">\n<figure class=\"gpb-rounded-lg wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/2025\/08\/upcoming-early-response-team-training-opportunities\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/08\/ncc-disaster-erts.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Upcoming Early Response Team Training Opportunities\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/08\/ncc-disaster-erts.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/08\/ncc-disaster-erts-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/08\/ncc-disaster-erts-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/2025\/08\/upcoming-early-response-team-training-opportunities\/\" target=\"_self\" >Upcoming Early Response Team Training Opportunities<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-08-22T15:10:00-04:00\">August 22, 2025<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">UMCOR provides several courses for Early Response Teams (ERTs) through a network of badged local trainers. 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