Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course

Zoom

This Zoom course is open to all laity. The Beacon district is offering a discount to anyone who registers for both this course and Living Our United Methodist Beliefs(UM History) the following week. Anyone who completes both courses will have all the needed coursework to become a certified lay servant.

$15

Gathering with the Spirit Retreat

Rockfish Camp and Retreat Center 226 Camp Rockfish Rd, Parkton, North Carolina

Following the "Gathering with the Spirit" webinar hosted by the Center for Leadership Excellence on January 28, 2025, with Daniel Castelo, the Gateway District invites you to a deeper exploration […]

Beacon and Sound District Youth Beach Retreat

Ramada Inn - Kill Devil Hills, NC 1701 South Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, United States

On Friday, February 21, at 6:00 pm, we will begin the weekend retreat for the Beacon and Sound Youth. There will be guest speakers, music, fellowship, indoor swimming, and time […]

$125

Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (UM History)

Zoom

The Beacon District is offering a discount to anyone who registers for both this course and the basic course offered the prior week. This Zoom course is open to all laity. In addition, it meets the UM History requirement for those seeking to become certified lay speakers or certified lay ministers. This course also counts as an “advanced course” for certified lay servants or anyone in need of continuing education to renew their certification.

$15

Ash Wednesday Joint Worship Service at First UMC, Elizabeth City

First UMC – Elizabeth City 201 S. Road St., Elizabeth City, North Carolina, United States

The Albemarle Area Methodist Coalition, a collaboration of AME Zion and UMC clergy, will hold a combined worship service on Ash Wednesday (March 5) beginning at 7:00 pm in the […]

Called to Preach

Hertford UMC 200 Dobbs Street, Hertford, North Carolina

The Beacon District LSM team is pleased to present this course, open to all laity. In addition, it meets the preaching requirement for those seeking to become certified lay speakers. This course also counts as an “advanced course” for certified lay servants or anyone in need of continuing education to renew their certification.

$25

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