• NC Conference Leadership Trainings: S/PPRC

    Zoom

    Join the S/PPRC training, led by Jessie Larkins and Beth Hood. Whether you are starting a new leadership role or have been serving in church leadership for years, this training will prepare you for your much-needed ministry. You may register for any of the six virtual workshops designed to equip you to serve in your local church.

    free
  • NC Conference Leadership Training: Church Council

    Zoom

    Join the Church Council training, led by Donna Banks. Whether you are starting a new leadership role or have been serving in church leadership for years, this training will prepare you for your much-needed ministry. You may register for any of the six virtual workshops designed to equip you to serve in your local church.

    free
  • NC Conference Leadership Training: Finance

    Zoom

    Join the Finance training, led by Christine Dodson. Whether you are starting a new leadership role or have been serving in church leadership for years, this training will prepare you for your much-needed ministry. You may register for any of the six virtual workshops designed to equip you to serve in your local church.

    free
  • Healing Haunted Histories

    Healing Haunted Histories
    Virtual

    The Gateway District Antiracism Team encourages clergy, laity, and leaders to participate in a 12-session virtual course offered by the Union Presbyterian Seminary Leadership Institute. Healing Haunted Histories will meet […]

    $200
  • Accessibility as Hospitality

    Join us for a panel discussion with four NC conference clergy and laity who have a passion for improving accessibility. From diverse contexts, the panelists offer perspectives that represent both larger and smaller budgets, as well as urban and rural churches. These leaders are engaging in varied ways to create a sense of hospitality for people with disabilities. You will hear stories of projects, such as an accessible playground, as well as ways to care for the entire body of Christ, including offering communion elements that are completely allergen-free, so that everyone can commune at the same table. This panel conversation is not a “how-to” event, but inspiration for contextual solutions to accessibility challenges in your congregation. 

    free
  • Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (UM History) – 2 Weeks

    Zoom

    The Beacon district LSM team is pleased to present this course 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
  • Safer Sanctuaries Training

    Zoom

    Every United Methodist congregation is required to have a Safer Sanctuaries policy — but this is more than paperwork. Safer Sanctuaries is a way of being in ministry. It’s a movement to make our churches safe places for children, youth, vulnerable adults, and the people who minister with them. This training will give you the theological grounding, practical tools, and hands-on experience to help your congregation not only have a policy but also make it central to the life of the church.

    $10
  • UWFaith Kick Off Meeting

    Kick off the New Year for the United Women in Faith!Presidents, Treasurers, and others in leadership, we will see you via ZOOM. RSVP to president@sounduwfaith.org, and we will get you […]

    Free
  • Raising Resilient Kids – A Workshop for the Whole Family

    Resilience, or “the process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences,” is something young people need now more than ever. The good news is, research suggests […]

  • Scouting Sunday

    Scouting Sunday is an opportunity for the church to embrace a community of servants who connect youth with skills, leadership, and character. It is an opportunity for the church to […]