Past Events

Join us to discuss: Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul: Celtic Wisdom for Reawakening to What Our Souls Know and Healing the World by J. Philip Newell.

Join us for a one day facilitator’s workshop to train you in the use of a couple assessment tool, www.prepare-enrich.com that will be beneficial in your work with couples. Prepare and Enrich is a customized online assessment for either premarital or marital couples to assess their strengths and growth areas. Based on a couple’s assessment... Continue Reading→

Join us for a discussion of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer. You must register in advance for this Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsde6gpzIoHtegIYAI5H8wC5mqvS7Z08ds

Fall Meeting of the Archives and History Society.

The Fall Spiritual Retreat will take place at Trinity Center, Pine Knoll Shores, NC.

Dr. Ellen Davis (Duke Divinity School) and Rev. Jarrod S. Davis guide a study on Leviticus 25, seeking to understand the importance of Sabbath and Jubilee for the land and the community alike. How have our understandings of land ownership, indebtedness, and slavery shaped our modern world? Part of the Season of Creation webinar series.... Continue Reading→

Join Keith Sexton and Jacob Dye as we present the Creation Care team’s regenerative agriculture toolbox. Whether you’ve never heard of regenerative agriculture or you’re already engaged in the work, the toolbox will help you take the next step in restoring our planet’s health. Part of the Season of Creation webinar series. Register here: https://nccumc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_r2gb7zT1SjS4EjOTWg2EWg

Join us for a one day facilitator’s workshop to train you in the use of a couple assessment tool, www.prepare-enrich.com that will be beneficial in your work with couples. Prepare and Enrich is a customized online assessment for either premarital or marital couples to assess their strengths and growth areas. Based on a couple’s assessment... Continue Reading→

Early Response Teams and churches are invited to attend NC Conference Disaster Ministries’ Tarp Day on September 25, 2021, at MERCI from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM to create and cut tarps to be used during a disaster. The materials to create tarps are available due to the generous donation from the Chattanooga Tent Company.... Continue Reading→

Today it is inevitable that developments in science will meet the practice of Christian faith if that faith is to have any cultural impact or relevance. Unfortunately, the church is not adequately meeting the challenges presented by the intersection of faith and science. The quality of the relationship between science and Christian faith is not... Continue Reading→

This webinar will introduce participants to Eating Together Faithfully, a framework for conversation designed to walk church communities through various food and faith topics. The framework is aimed at motivating churches to participate in food justice both on the individual level and as communities of faith. Part of the Season of Creation webinar series. Register... Continue Reading→

Rev. Dr. Elaine Heath will be sharing with us about the spirituality of creation care, and particularly its gifts for healing in our lives. Part of the Season of Creation webinar series. Register here: https://nccumc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__oN8zEYeRwqvsK4WSmQqSg

Join George C. Jones, Jr. (Executive Director of Farmer Foodshare), Phoebe Gooding (Toxic Free NC), Bobby Jones, and Cooper Sykes (NCCUMC) in a discussion about how communities, particularly BIPOC communities, are impacted by environmental degradation, and the work being done to combat these problems. Part of the Conference Creation Care’s Season of Creation webinar series.

A Time of Renewal Come away to a quiet place…of Worship Spaces are limited – Virtual participation is being offered

Early Response Teams and churches are invited to attend NC Conference Disaster Ministries’ Tarp Day on August 21, 2021, at MERCI from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM to create and cut tarps to be used during a disaster. The materials to create tarps are available due to the generous donation from the Chattanooga Tent Company.... Continue Reading→

“No Man Left Behind” Training held at Millbrook UMC in Raleigh and The Baptist Network Association in Wilmington. These are LIVE Simulcast Events from the Man in the Mirror Ministries in Orlando Florida.

Opportunity to assist you in working with couples to build better relationships. Join us for a one day facilitator’s workshop to train you in the use of a couple assessment tool, www.prepare-enrich.com that will be beneficial in your work with couples. Prepare and Enrich is a customized online assessment for either premarital or marital couples... Continue Reading→

Join us for a discussion of Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment and human ecology, Laudato Si: On Care For Our Common Home. Go to the following link to read the free .pdf or to order the paperback version.https://laudatosi.com/watch You must register in advance for this Zoom meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEudO6hqDIrGdxSMD5F-wDvw4ZbGuuc8Qnr When: May 24, 2021 10:30 AM Eastern Time (US... Continue Reading→

A Life on Our Planet: My Witness Statement and Vision for the Future by David Attenborough. Register in advance for this 4/26/21 book discussion: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYld-utrDsvH9F4tYSZv1s8Dwr_jpsc_Q-5 Here is one book buying option: https://bookshop.org/books/a-life-on-our-planet-my-witness-statement-and-a-vision-for-the-future/9781538719985 If you want to join the discussion, but prefer video, this Netflix link will take you to the author’s companion documentary that will... Continue Reading→

We would love to have you, your cabinet, and other leaders for the April 15th Clinic with Carey Nieuwhof. During this live event, Carey will share a timely talk called “Burning Out and Coming Back.” Following his talk, Bishop Palmer will interview Carey and take questions from the audience about the current state of the... Continue Reading→

A one day facilitator’s workshop to train you in the use of a couple assessment tool, www.prepare-enrich.com that will be beneficial in your work with couples. Prepare and Enrich is a customized online assessment for either premarital or marital couples to assess their strengths and growth areas. Based on a couple’s assessment results, the facilitator... Continue Reading→

Hospitable Planet: Faith, Action, and Climate Change with Stephen A. Jurovics.

View the chat, prayers, and files shared during the Clergy Day Apart. Read the initial invitation from Bishop Hope Morgan Ward below: Dear clergy friends, I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel from the... Continue Reading→

Union Presbyterian Seminary is excited to present a free Continuing Education event for United Methodists. Join us Tuesday, March 16, 2021 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm EDT, when President Brian K. Blount will offer a Seminary update, and Assistant Professor of Theology and Ethics Dr. Rachel Baard will present: “In Search of Truth and Reconciliation:... Continue Reading→

A one day facilitator’s workshop to train you in the use of a couple assessment tool, www.prepare-enrich.com that will be beneficial in your work with couples. Prepare and Enrich is a customized online assessment for either premarital or marital couples to assess their strengths and growth areas. Based on a couple’s assessment results, the facilitator... Continue Reading→

When: November 13-15, 2020 Where: Will be held Virtually Theme: “You are Claimed!” Grades: 6-12 Registration will open September 8th!  Our decision to adjust the structure of Pilgrimage 2020 from an in-person event to a virtual event was not made lightly and was prayerfully guided by the core values of the NC Conference Youth Ministry.... Continue Reading→

A one day facilitator’s workshop to train you in the use of a couple assessment tool, www.prepare-enrich.com that will be beneficial in your work with couples. Prepare and Enrich is a customized online assessment for either premarital or marital couples to assess their strengths and growth areas. Based on a couple’s assessment results, the facilitator... Continue Reading→

The North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church is holding its first newly appointed clergywoman workshop for pastors and church leaders beginning their first year of a pastoral appointment. The office of Racial Equity & Justice Ministries and Commission on the Status and Role of Women invites you and your leaders to participate in this... Continue Reading→

Online classs.

Online class.

A series of three webinars over three weeks about the state of healthcare in North Carolina-looking at the theological basis for healthcare , where we are at and what are some possible solutions

Online class.

NCCUMC Creation Care Committee member John Rees unpacks the Drawdown initiative, and considers the many ways the climate solutions offered in this initiative can have a positive impact on the environment, health, and the economy.

A one day facilitator’s workshop to train you in the use of a couple assessment tool, www.prepare-enrich.com that will be beneficial in your work with couples. Prepare and Enrich is a customized online assessment for either premarital or marital couples to assess their strengths and growth areas. Based on a couple’s assessment results, the facilitator... Continue Reading→

NCCUMC Youth president Cooper Sykes focuses on the state-mandated dumping of toxin-laced soil near African-American communities in Warren County, NC in 1982 as a lens into how environmental abuse disproportionately effects communities of color.

NCCUMC Youth president Cooper Sykes leads a discussion about the theology behind creation care, as well as the call on all Christians to be better stewards of the environment.

Online class. Registration opens September 2.

Rev. Dr. Tracy Sexton leads a discussion looking at energy sources and alternatives, and considering how our faith informs our energy usage.

Dr. Steve Jurovics, author of Hospitable Planet: Faith, Action and Climate Change, will lead us in a discussion about how scripture informs our understanding of environmental stewardship, how we can work across ecumenical lines, and what can be done to correct climate change.

Leigh Williams, co-founder of local nonprofit Toward Zero Waste, will lead us in a discussion about what it means to be waste free, as well as give practical guidelines for steps we can take toward that goal.

Rev. Pat Watkins of the NCCUMC Creation Care committee will lead us in a discussion about the theology of creation care, and what God expects of us as stewards of creation.

September has been designated as a month to focus on creation care within the North Carolina Conference. To kick off the month-long focus, the NCCUMC Creation Care committee is leading an online worship service, available to all churches within the Conference. Bishop Hope Morgan Ward will be delivering the sermon.

A one day facilitator’s workshop to train you in the use of a couple assessment tool, www.prepare-enrich.com that will be beneficial in your work with couples. Prepare and Enrich is a customized online assessment for either premarital or marital couples to assess their strengths and growth areas. Based on a couple’s assessment results, the facilitator... Continue Reading→

ACS is a week for high school youth to make important decisions through Legislative Affairs and grow closer to God through interest groups, worship and growth groups. Every night we have an activity planned such as an ice cream social, a dance, a talent show, and Friday night communion service. In Legislative Affairs, youth present... Continue Reading→

Go out on a limb with us at Breakaway 2020 where youth will root their faith in community, worship, and fun. Summer Breakaway is a worshipful week of camp for middle school and high school youth. The week includes daily worship, small groups for spiritual development, building relationships with new friends and old, expressing creativity... Continue Reading→

A one day facilitator’s workshop to train you in the use of a couple assessment tool, www.prepare-enrich.com that will be beneficial in your work with couples. Prepare and Enrich is a customized online assessment for either premarital or marital couples to assess their strengths and growth areas. Based on a couple’s assessment results, the facilitator... Continue Reading→

Kaleidoscope is a weekend event held for middle schoolers (6th-8th grade) at Camp Don Lee, located just 30 minutes outside of New Bern. During this weekend together, we will gather for four worship services and dive into the four holy habits: prayer, worship, Bible study, and service.

The focus of the Bishop’s Forum on Creation Care will be how to introduce a ministry of creation care to a local congregation. We will provide a PowerPoint that participants can use to present to their congregations. It will include biblical theology, United Methodist statements and resources, and an introduction to the North Carolina Conference... Continue Reading→

The next Marriage Encounter United Methodist will be in Charlotte from Friday evening March 6 through early afternoon Sunday, March 8 at the Wingate Hotel by Wyndham in Charlotte. What is Marriage Encounter? A WEEKEND AWAY A Marriage Encounter Weekend is a weekend away for couples to: • Escape from their busy everyday life •... Continue Reading→

This event has been canceled.

February 23 is Camp Sunday, a time to highlight the ministries at Camps Chestnut Ridge, Don Lee and Rockfish as partners in faith formation. Maybe there is someone in your congregation who could talk about his or her own camp experience and share their story of experiencing God at any of our three sites. Each... Continue Reading→

Start a new tradition and savor an exquisite Thanksgiving meal with family and friends. Add a Biltmore Estate ticket or visit other local area attractions.

Theme: The Arts of Peace: Imagining the Way. In this capstone Interfaith Peace Conference, explore the arts of the Abrahamic faiths that shape our understanding of peacemaking and inspire us to create peace in our lives and in the world. Syrian violinist Mariela Shaker, Jonathan Homrighausen and Laurie Wohl are among the remarkable scholars and... Continue Reading→

A one day facilitator’s workshop to train you in the use of a couple assessment tool, www.prepare-enrich.com that will be beneficial in your work with couples. Prepare and Enrich is a customized online assessment for either premarital or marital couples to assess their strengths and growth areas. Based on a couple’s assessment results, the facilitator... Continue Reading→

Due to COVID-19 When: November 13-15, 2020 Where: Will be held Virtually Theme: “You are Claimed!” Grades: 6-12 Registration will open September 8th!  Our decision to adjust the structure of Pilgrimage 2020 from an in-person event to a virtual event was not made lightly and was prayerfully guided by the core values of the NC Conference Youth Ministry.... Continue Reading→

Experienced spiritual directors and clergy will guide you through a group centering session, evening prayer service and individual spiritual direction session, while leaving you ample time for personal reflection and renewal. The lodging package includes a booklet with optional agendas, as well as resources and ideas for structuring your retreat.

Designed for small and medium-sized adult choirs, the weekend includes worship and specialized workshops. Groups will revel in the beauty of fall at Lake Junaluska and learn eight new anthems to take back to their home churches.

These three-day retreats teach couples how to forge stronger relationships through meaningful conversation. Retreat leader Ned Martin (M.Div., M.A., LPC) will use emotionally focused therapy and a faith-based approach to explain the psychology of successful relationships and guide couples through a series of conversations to help them connect.

A one day facilitator’s workshop to train you in the use of a couple assessment tool, www.prepare-enrich.com that will be beneficial in your work with couples. Prepare and Enrich is a customized online assessment for either premarital or marital couples to assess their strengths and growth areas. Based on a couple’s assessment results, the facilitator... Continue Reading→

Experienced spiritual directors and clergy will guide you through a group centering session, evening prayer service and individual spiritual direction session, while leaving you ample time for personal reflection and renewal. The lodging package includes a booklet with optional agendas, as well as resources and ideas for structuring your retreat.

The 49th annual Smoky Mountain Folk Festival offers two nights of the finest traditional music and dance of the Southern Appalachian region.

These three-day retreats teach couples how to forge stronger relationships through meaningful conversation. Retreat leader Ned Martin (M.Div., M.A., LPC) will use emotionally focused therapy and a faith-based approach to explain the psychology of successful relationships and guide couples through a series of conversations to help them connect.

Youth attending this retreat are elected by their peers at Kaleidoscope, Breakaway and ACS

Theme: Growing Deeper Roots. Join others in the second half of life for worship, workshops, Bible study and fellowship. Dr. Richard H. Gentzler Jr., Rev. Dr. Fred Allen, Missy Buchanan, Dr. James Howell, Rev. Stephen Bryant, R. Jack Hansen, Dr. Angela Schaffner and Hess Hall provide leadership for this time of renewal. Co-sponsored by The... Continue Reading→

The Lake Junaluska Associates is an organization of individuals who love Lake Junaluska and want to serve in partnership. Join the Associates for a fun weekend of entertainment, food, fellowship and inspiration.

This event will explain the role of the Certified Lay Minister (CLM) in the life of the local church and describe the steps one must take to become a CLM. “The certified lay minister serves to enhance the quality of ministry much like a class leader did in early Methodism through service in the local... Continue Reading→

Annual Conference Session for youth (ACS) is a week for high school youth to make important decisions through legislative affairs and grow closer to God through interest groups, worship and growth groups. Every night we have an activity planned such as an ice cream social, a dance, a talent show and Friday night communion service.... Continue Reading→

Experienced spiritual directors and clergy will guide you through a group centering session, evening prayer service and individual spiritual direction session, while leaving you ample time for personal reflection and renewal. The lodging package includes a booklet with optional agendas, as well as resources and ideas for structuring your retreat.

Announcing an Ecumenical Retreat on Disaster Trauma for Pastors Trauma: How It Can Affect You and Your Faith Community Rev. Dr. Martha R. Jacobs, Senior Minister, First Congregational Church in Chappaqua; former Coordinator for UCC Disaster Ministries Chaplains, leadership team member for the American Red Cross Disaster Spiritual Care, National VOAD Spiritual and Emotional Care... Continue Reading→

A one day facilitator’s workshop to train you in the use of a couple assessment tool, www.prepare-enrich.com that will be beneficial in your work with couples. Prepare and Enrich is a customized online assessment for either premarital or marital couples to assess their strengths and growth areas. Based on a couple’s assessment results, the facilitator... Continue Reading→

The SEJANAM Summer Conference weekend includes speakers, Bible study and workshops.

Summer Breakaway is a worshipful week of camp for middle school and high school youth.  The week includes daily worship, small groups for spiritual development, building relationships with new friends and old, expressing creativity in “living worship” groups, and developing a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.

A multi-generational educational event composed of arts, praise and renewal. Designed for those who want to sing, dance or act all week, as well as for those who lead these ministries in local congregations.

Each summer youth group event offers morning and evening sessions with high-energy worship, guest preachers and workshops. The program is geared toward sixth- through 12th-graders, with a focus on spiritual enrichment and learning in small groups. Afternoons are free for groups to plan rafting trips, do mission work or enjoy the swimming pool and boats... Continue Reading→

Registration is open for the 2019 Carolinas Black Clergy Leadership Retreat – “Navigating the Changing Landscape: A Fearless Dialogue” – set for May 20-24 at Kingston Plantation in Myrtle Beach. Now is a great time to come together to have some dialogue in a safe space that will help to strengthen the ministry of each... Continue Reading→

A one day facilitator’s workshop to train you in the use of a couple assessment tool, www.prepare-enrich.com that will be beneficial in your work with couples. Prepare and Enrich is a customized online assessment for either premarital or marital couples to assess their strengths and growth areas. Based on a couple’s assessment results, the facilitator... Continue Reading→

The Duke Divinity School Hispanic House of Studies, in partnership with The Duke Endowment and, the North Carolina and Western North Carolina Conferences of the United Methodist Church, will hold its annual event, Sumérgete: Retreat for Pastors in Ministry with the Hispanic and Latino Community. The retreat will be held April 29 to May 1,... Continue Reading→

Begin Easter Sunday with a powerful Sunrise Service at the amphitheater below the Lake Junaluska Cross with preaching by Rev. Carl H. King. Rain location: Memorial Chapel.

Children ages 12 and under are invited to join the annual Easter Egg Hunt located near Stuart Auditorium. The Easter Bunny will be in attendance for photos! Free and open to the public.

Join runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels during the Friends of the Lake 5K Road Race & Walk. All proceeds go towards the maintenance and beautification of the lake and grounds at Lake Junaluska. Registration is required and will open in January for the 2019 event.

Weekend activities include the Lake Junaluska Friends of the Lake 5K, Easter egg hunts and a sunrise service at the amphitheater below the Cross with preaching by Rev. Carl H. King. Rain location: Memorial Chapel.

Join us for a one day facilitator’s workshop to train you in the use of a couple assessment tool, www.prepare-enrich.com that will be beneficial in your work with couples. Prepare and Enrich is a customized online assessment for either premarital or marital couples to assess their strengths and growth areas. Based on a couple’s assessment... Continue Reading→

Kaleidoscope is a weekend event held for middle schoolers (6th-8th grade) at Camp Don Lee.

Experienced spiritual directors and clergy will guide you through a group centering session, evening prayer service and individual spiritual direction session, while leaving you ample time for personal reflection and renewal. The lodging package includes a booklet with optional agendas, as well as resources and ideas for structuring your retreat.

You are invited to attend the “Clergy Clinic for Family Emotional Process,” an interdenominational workshop sponsored by the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church. The “Clergy Clinic for Family Emotional Process” meets three times during the year for three successive days each time, thus providing a total of nine days of training. This... Continue Reading→

These three-day retreats teach couples how to forge stronger relationships through meaningful conversation. Retreat leader Ned Martin (M.Div., M.A., LPC) will use emotionally focused therapy and a faith-based approach to explain the psychology of successful relationships and guide couples through a series of conversations to help them connect.

As United Methodists we are led to pursue personal and social holiness. In Revelation we are reminded that before God, there are no lines or borders, just children of God. During Global Vision 2019, we hope to explore how the grace of Christ calls us to welcome all of our brothers and sisters as one... Continue Reading→

Participants will get hands-on experience at Cataloochee Ski Area as they hit the slopes and learn about snow safety. In the evenings, Scouts will attend workshops at Lake Junaluska to complete the requirements for the Snow Sport merit badge.

The Conference Committee on Youth Ministry will gather on January 26, 2019 at the Methodist building. We will begin with worship at 9:00 a.m., have the various committee meetings at 10:00 a.m. and we will conclude with the full CCYM meeting.

The Winter Youth Retreats are an opportunity for adventure, spiritual growth and worship in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Every program weekend features energized worship with great bands, as well as special activities like skiing or a mission project.

A one day facilitator’s workshop to train you in the use of a couple assessment tool, www.prepare-enrich.com that will be beneficial in your work with couples. Prepare and Enrich is a customized online assessment for either premarital or marital couples to assess their strengths and growth areas. Based on a couple’s assessment results, the facilitator... Continue Reading→

Join us for a one day facilitator’s workshop to train you in the use of a couple assessment tool, www.prepare-enrich.com that will be beneficial in your work with couples. Prepare and Enrich is a customized online assessment for either premarital or marital couples to assess their strengths and growth areas. Based on a couple’s assessment... Continue Reading→

Mission u is an annual and lively opportunity for lifelong learners. Choose from 2 of 3 mission studies: Missionary Conferences of the US, Embracing Wholeness in Covenant Community, and What About Our Money? Be a resident on the beautiful campus of Methodist University in Fayetteville or choose individual classes and meals as a commuter. Online... Continue Reading→

Join us for a one day facilitator’s workshop to train you in the use of a couple assessment tool, www.prepare-enrich.com that will be beneficial in your work with couples. Prepare and Enrich is a customized online assessment for either premarital or marital couples to assess their strengths and growth areas. Based on a couple’s assessment... Continue Reading→

The Duke Divinity School Hispanic House of Studies, in partnership with The Duke Endowment and, the North Carolina and Western North Carolina Conferences of the United Methodist Church, will hold its annual event, Sumérgete: Retreat for Pastors in Ministry with the Hispanic and Latino Community. The retreat will be held April 22-24, 2018 at Trinity... Continue Reading→

The NC Council of Churches’ 2018 Critical Issues Seminar will focus on women. The theme for this daylong event is “The Wisdom of Women” and will cover topics such as the the Equal Rights Amendments, sexual harassment and work place policy, elected office, health care, and public education. This conference is for people of all... Continue Reading→

Training Opportunity to assist you in working with couples to build better relationships. Join us for a one day facilitator’s workshop to train you in the use of a couple assessment tool, www.prepare-enrich.com that will be beneficial in your work with couples. Prepare and Enrich is a customized online assessment for either premarital or marital... Continue Reading→

The Hispanic House of Studies at Duke Divinity School is recruiting a sixth cohort of pastors for its Pastores Caminantes program. All pastors (Latino and non-Latino) who are passionate about ministering for and with the Hispanic/Latino community in North Carolina and elsewhere in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. During the program, a group of... Continue Reading→

The Hispanic House of Studies at Duke Divinity School is recruiting a sixth cohort of pastors for its Pastores Caminantes program. All pastors (Latino and non-Latino) who are passionate about ministering for and with the Hispanic/Latino community in North Carolina and elsewhere in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. During the program, a group of... Continue Reading→

Training Opportunity to assist you in working with couples to build better relationships. Join us for a one day facilitator’s workshop to train you in the use of a couple assessment tool, www.prepare-enrich.com that will be beneficial in your work with couples. Prepare and Enrich is a customized online assessment for either premarital or marital... Continue Reading→

Training Opportunity to assist you in working with couples to build better relationships. Join us for a one day facilitator’s workshop to train you in the use of a couple assessment tool, www.prepare-enrich.com that will be beneficial in your work with couples. Prepare and Enrich is a customized online assessment for either premarital or marital... Continue Reading→

The purpose of this summit is to inform, educate and inspire those involved in leading or participating in a C4C church/school partnership. Whether you are already involved in C4C or you are in the process of considering it for your church, you will find the day helpful. The program will include an overview of the... Continue Reading→

Training Opportunity to assist you in working with couples to build better relationships. Join us for a one day facilitator’s workshop to train you in the use of a couple assessment tool, www.prepare-enrich.com that will be beneficial in your work with couples. Prepare and Enrich is a customized online assessment for either premarital or marital... Continue Reading→

Prepare/Enrich Facilitator’s Training Join us for a one-day facilitator’s workshop to train you in the use of a couples assessment tool, www.prepare-enrich.com, which will be beneficial in working with couples. Prepare and Enrich is a customized online assessment for either premarital or marital couples to assess their strengths and growth areas. Based on a couple’s... Continue Reading→

The Academy for Leadership Excellence is holding a seminar on “Confronting Racism in Preaching.” Will Willimon will present his work on preaching and racism and challenge pastors to speak up about race, from his new book, Who Lynched Willie Earle? Preaching to Confront Racism. The book was published in March by Abingdon Press and has... Continue Reading→

Training Opportunity to assist you in working with couples to build better relationships. Join us for a one day facilitator’s workshop to train you in the use of a couple assessment tool, www.prepare-enrich.com that will be beneficial in your work with couples. Prepare and Enrich is a customized online assessment for either premarital or marital... Continue Reading→

Restorative Justice and Prison Ministry, Day of Learning Have you ever pondered when Jesus said, “I was in prison and you visited me…,” might I have the courage and a way to do that?Have you had an interest in, or passion for, restorative justice? Or, are you looking for ways to reach those in prison... Continue Reading→

A dialogue with public officials and Latino, Muslim, and Refugee immigrants who call Durham home.

Duke Divinity School is sponsoring a conference to practically equip religious leaders and places of worship in the ministry of providing sanctuary to immigrants and vulnerable populations. Loving Our Neighbor: Embodying Sanctuary will explore how sanctuary is grounded in faith convictions, the history of the Sanctuary Movement, implementation for today, and potential legal implications in... Continue Reading→

New Creation UMC is pleased to announce that on Sunday, Nov. 20, the General Secretary of the General Board of Church & Society, the Rev. Dr. Susan Henry-Crowe, will be our guest preacher. We are excited about having her considering the many incidents of violation and violence occurring since the election and the incidents at... Continue Reading→

Need to write a Bible study for ordination candidacy? Off-the-shelf curricula not meeting your congregation’s needs? The Academy for Leadership Excellence hosts a Day of Learning presented by Mitzi Johnson and Liz Hounshell. Focusing on youth and adults, this workshop will present a basic and practical design methodology that will help pastoral candidates, pastors, Christian... Continue Reading→

Join us for a one-day facilitator’s workshop to train you in the use of a couples assessment tool, www.prepare-enrich.com, which will be beneficial in working with couples. Prepare and Enrich is a customized online assessment for either premarital or marital couples to assess their strengths and growth areas. Based on a couple’s assessment results, the... Continue Reading→

Please join Jody Seymour on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 for an ALL SAINTS DAY APART at Mount Shepherd Retreat Center in Asheboro, North Carolina. We will spend the day working with Jody’s book, Lost but Making Excellent Time: Transforming the Rat Race Into a Pilgrimage, while equally enjoying the beautiful landscape and features of Mount... Continue Reading→

The Reverend Alan Storey, an ordained minister of the Methodist Church in Southern Africa, renowned Bible study leader, and justice activist will join with the Rev. Lisa Yebuah of Edenton Street UMC for a conversation on following Jesus in the world today. They will meet in Kerr Hall of Edenton Street UMC in Raleigh, NC.... Continue Reading→

Training Opportunity to assist in working with couples to build better relationships. Join us for a one day facilitator’s workshop to train in the use of a couple assessment tool, www.prepare-enrich.com that will be beneficial in  working with couples. Prepare and Enrich is a customized online assessment for either premarital or marital couples to assess... Continue Reading→

The Academy for Leadership Excellence presents “The Seasons of Ministry” a Day of Learning facilitated by Bishop Will Willimon.

This will be a day of reflection for clergy (and open to laity) about the peculiar demands and joys of lives spent in service to the church. What are some of the predictable crises of church leadership? How can we better equip ourselves for ministry over the long haul? Takeaways from this day of reflection:... Continue Reading→

How would your congregation like to…Have a Biblically-based, spiritual approach to financial stewardship? …Increase your giving by 25% the first year? …Have between 66%-88% of members increase their giving? The answer is in the New Consecration Sunday stewardship program. Join us for our annual New Consecration Sunday Training event.

Training Opportunity to assist you in working with couples to build better relationships. Join us for a one day facilitator’s workshop to train you in the use of a couple assessment tool, www.prepare-enrich.com that will be beneficial in your work with couples. Prepare and Enrich is a customized online assessment for either premarital or marital... Continue Reading→

Appalachian Trail Hike 2016 – July 11-16: The Appalachian Trail Hike is a six day, 40 mile journey during which high school youth have the opportunity to experience God’s glory at a whole new level. Depart Cary by van, traveling in groups of approximately eight youth and three adults, youth will cook meals over campfires,... Continue Reading→

Training Opportunity to assist you in working with couples to build better relationships. Join us for a one day facilitator’s workshop to train you in the use of a couple assessment tool, www.prepare-enrich.com that will be beneficial in your work with couples. Prepare and Enrich is a customized online assessment for either premarital or marital... Continue Reading→

This Day of Learning will be facilitated by Doug Anderson, the Transitional Lead Pastor at Sonrise UMC in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The event is for Clergy and at least 2 representatives of P(S)PRC where there will be a change in Pastoral Leadership. This event is sponsored by Bishop Hope Morgan Ward and Appointive Cabinet.

The Academy for Leadership Excellence presents a Day of Learning with Doug Anderson on Post Modern Ministry (generations under 45) and Congregational Life Cycle (identifying current cycle and steps to start a new cycle).

Bring your family, bring your friends, load up the church van after service and enjoy an afternoon at Camp Chestnut Ridge. Watch the website for more information! Please RSVP to Camp at 919-304-2178.

Training Opportunity to assist you in working with couples to build better relationships. Join us for a one day facilitator’s workshop to train you in the use of a couple assessment tool, www.prepare-enrich.com that will be beneficial in your work with couples. Prepare and Enrich is a customized online assessment for either premarital or marital... Continue Reading→

Safe Sanctuary Training. God calls us to create communities of faith where children and adults grow safe and strong.” Safe Sanctuaries is the movement and initiative to fulfill this call upon us – to make our churches safe places for the young and the vulnerable and those in ministry with them.  Registration form coming soon.

Our February reading group will discuss “Jesus Land” by Julia Scheeres. Joy Moore will again be leading our reflection.

The Academy for Leadership Excellence presents a daylong seminar inviting you to explore how religious leaders and communities might respond more effectively to the needs of veterans through a reactivation of resources within the Christian tradition and an exploration of current research on PTSD and moral injury. Placing the realities of veterans returning home in... Continue Reading→

Global Vision 2016 – March 8-13: Global Vision is a six day trip to both Washington D.C. and New York City that gives youth an insight into issues within their community and internationally. The trip begins in Washington D.C. on the first day and then on to New York City. Seminar discussions will be centered... Continue Reading→

Prepare/Enrich Facilitator’s Training: An assessment to assist you in working with couples to build better relationships.

This month’s book is “The Autobiography of Malcolm X” as told to Alex Haley. Dr. Joy Moore will again be leading our discussions.

All clergy in the North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church are invited to join Bishop Ward for “Let Us Pray: A Gathering of North Carolina Clergy”. This special event will be held on Monday, February 1, 2016 from 10 am to 3 pm at St. Luke UMC, 2916 Wicker Street, Sanford, NC. The... Continue Reading→

The Academy for Leadership Excellence presents a Leadership Retreat for Senior and Lead Pastors” of Large Churches focusing on “This worked for Us…” The format of the retreat will include “Ted-talk” like presentations by our NC Conference colleagues followed by Q & A. In addition, all participants will have the opportunity and be encouraged to... Continue Reading→

A monthly reading group looking at some of the the narrative experience of African-Americans and discussing the differing experiences of persons in the United States. The group is facilitated by Dr. Joy J. Moore, assistant professor of preaching and director of African-American Church Studies at Fuller Seminary. Our next meeting will be January 14th 10:30am-12:00pm.... Continue Reading→

The Unity Dialogue will continue on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, from 2-4pm, in the Dixon Chapel of the North Carolina Conference Office (700 Waterfield Ridge Place, Garner, NC 27529) as we prepare spiritually for the 2016 General Conference. You are invited to join the community of conversation toward continuity or change relative to the current... Continue Reading→

Our reading group will gather for our second time to look at Ralph Ellison’s “The Invisible Man.” Our discussion will again be facilitated by Joy Moore. We will attempt to include persons who wish to join remotely. Please contact Tom Greener (tgreener@nccumc.org) if you would will be present or attempting to join virtually.

INVITATION TO A MONTHLY READING GROUP ~ Black Lives: An American Experience You are invited to join a twelve-session reading group of United Methodists considering race in America 2nd Thursdays beginning November 12th* 10:30am -12:00 noon Conference Center 700 Waterfield Ridge Place · Garner, NC 27529 Please RSVP to Tom Greener at tgreener@nccumc.org Why read... Continue Reading→

The next Unity Dialogue is Wednesday, November 11, 2 – 4 p.m. in Dixon Chapel at the Methodist Building, 700 Waterfield Ridge Place, Garner NC. Agenda: A Service of Holy Communion. Rev. Ned Hill – Sermon – Nehemiah 5:1,6,9-12a,13b. Revised Provisional Purpose: The purpose of The Unity Dialogue is to equip the saints to listen... Continue Reading→

Join us for a one day facilitator’s workshop to train you in the use of a couple assessment tool, www.prepare-enrich.com that will be beneficial in your work with couples. Prepare and Enrich is a customized online assessment for either premarital or marital couples to assess their strengths and growth areas. Based on a couple’s assessment... Continue Reading→