Healthy Congregations and Effective Leaders in Every Place Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
We hope to raise awareness within the faith community in North Carolina about Human Trafficking on September 24, 2017 and we’re asking you as part of the faith community to offer prayer, worship, and commitment to take action to stop it. We selected September 24, 2017 as it has been set aside by International Salvation… Continue Reading→
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection invites you to Leadership Institute 2017, which takes place at the Leawood, KS campus, September 27 – 29, 2017. Registration is now open! Join clergy, church staff and volunteers from across the nation for one of the largest mainline training events in the country. Come and Experience: •… Continue Reading→
Retirees’ Retreat at Long Beach September 27-29, 2017 Bishop Ward Speaking All retired clergy and their spouses are invited to register now as an early bird discount is offered through July 31. Limited scholarship assistance is available.
Want in-depth training on how to start or expand a C4C (church/school) partnership? The 2017 Lay Servant Ministries “C4C Leadership Course” will be offered: Date: Sep 30, 2017 Time: 10am-4pm Place: NC Conference Headquarters (700 Waterfield Ridge Place, Garner, NC) This course provides everything you need to start or expand a church/school partnership: A step… Continue Reading→
Clergy and Laity are invited to a retreat that will nurture body, mind and spirit. We will follow the rhythm of study, prayer, rest and community in a setting where morning and evening prayer and Holy Communion frame each day. We will learn from Rev. Michael Battle who will teach on African American Spirituality and… Continue Reading→
A very special weekend for dads and their children! Have an adventure. Spend time together. Make memories. Rate includes two nights lodging, a late Friday dinner, meals through Sunday breakfast, and great Rockfish-led activities. Be sure to bring your bikes and your fishing poles, and get ready to have a fantastic weekend with dad!… Continue Reading→
The Community Farm at Camp Chestnut Ridge will be hosting a pumpkin patch each Saturday morning in October, beginning 10/7. The hours are 9am – 12pm and the cost is $5.00 per person. Come join in the FAMILY FUN!!! Pumpkins for sale Hayrides Face Painting Meet the Animals Kid’s Activities Nature Play Area Explore the… Continue Reading→
“We Have the Power: Dismantling Bias and Hate” How can the Church confront and heal the bias and hate that breeds fear and division within our families, congregations, and communities? How can clergy and church leaders empower congregations to embrace the freedom God offers to seek justice and love kindness with and for our neighbors?… Continue Reading→
Join the Capital District at the NC Museum of Natural Science for RACE: Are We So Different? This event consists of a self-guided tour of the exhibit (10:00 am to 11:20 am) then a time together for a Cultural Conversation (11:30 am to 1:00 pm). There is space for 25 persons (aged 5 and older)…. Continue Reading→
Military operations using drones are not heralded as victories, or covered widely in the mainstream press. The use of drones in warfare is largely invisible to people in the U.S. Unless a person actively seeks out information about the use of drones in warfare, this form of war remains invisible to people in whose name… Continue Reading→
Do you like mud runs, 5Ks, and spartan-style obstacles? Well then this is THE race for you! Challengers (ages 8 and up) are invited to race this muddy, 20 obstacle, 5K cross-country style course. This is a great trail run through Rockfish’s 486 acres for participants of all ability levels! 100% of the proceeds… Continue Reading→
Daoud Nasser, Palestinian Christian from Tent of Nations farm near Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestine, reports challenges of daily living, human rights concerns, and peacebuilding efforts while living under decades of Israeli military occupation. Rev Mae Elise Cannon, Executive Director, Churches For Middle East Peace, relates the mission of Cmep’s peace and reconciliation efforts in Israel-Palestine… Continue Reading→
The clergy of the Annual Conference are invited to a Luncheon on the campus of NC Wesleyan College. Dr. Dewey Clark, President will give an update and Dr Bill Arnold will be our featured speaker. Seating is Limited so Please R.S.V.P. by October 17, to jmcheck1@msn.com
Registration is open for the More Church Leaders | Stronger Church Leaders Conference and live stream. Hosted by the Lewis Center for Church Leadership of Wesley Theological Seminary, the event will help churches leverage leadership potential within their congregations. More Church Leaders | Stronger Church Leaders is Saturday, November 4, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. eastern… Continue Reading→
Join us for the Annual Trail Run. The race will be run entirely on trails and camp roads (dirt and gravel). The 4 and 8 mile courses will feature rolling hills through old hardwood forests and go around a 10 acre lake. Water stations will be provided. Proceeds from the race will benefit the “Pass… 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→