• Safer Sanctuaries Training

    White Plains UMC 313 SE Maynard Rd, Cary, NC

    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.

    free
  • SB 153: Protecting Immigrant Drivers Organizing Meeting

    With the recent passage of Senate Bill 153 (SB 153), North Carolina is implementing drastic changes regarding state-funded benefits, university policies, and cooperation with ICE. We’re taking action using three […]

    Free
  • Serving Well in Leadership: Alternate Leadership Structure

    Whether your church calls it a One Board, a Church Council, or a Leadership Team, the challenge is the same: how do we lead together with clarity, purpose, and spiritual depth? Join Shannon Marie Berry and Dennis Peay for a practical and grounding conversation designed for churches navigating the opportunities and growing edges of simplified board structures.

    free
  • Basic Course in Lay Servant Ministries

    Zoom

    The Corridor District is pleased to offer this course, which is open to all laity. It’s a great opportunity to explore the many ways laypersons can live out their call to ministry in the United Methodist Church. This course is also a required step for anyone pursuing certification as a lay servant, lay speaker, or lay minister.

    $15
  • For the Common Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts

    Zoom

    The Sound district LSM team is pleased to present this spiritual gifts course, open to all UMC laity. This course reminds us that the Holy Spirit gives each Christian one or more spiritual gifts to be used for the common good. It guides readers to discover their own particular gifts and learn to use their gifts to serve others.

    $15
  • Candidacy Retreat

    Zoom

    Are you exploring a call to ministry? Do you want to start the process to become a Certified Candidate in The UMC? If so, this Candidacy Retreat is for you! […]

    $25.00
  • Life Together in the United Methodist Connection (UM Polity)

    Zoom

    The Heritage district Lay Servant Ministries team presents Life Together in the UM Connection. This advanced course meets the polity requirement for those who wish to become certified lay speakers or certified lay ministers. It also counts as an advanced course for certified lay servants and renewals. All are welcome!

    $15
  • Canva Training: Intro to Canva

    Zoom

    Whether you’re a pastor creating a quick event graphic, a church administrative assistant designing a flyer, or a volunteer managing social media, Canva has become one of the most powerful and accessible communication tools available to churches.

    free
  • 4 in 1: Preparing Meaningful Funeral and Grief Ministries

    Edenton Street UMC 228 W Edenton St, Raleigh

    The NC Conference Worship Committee and the Center for Leadership Excellence present four workshops in one day, 4 in 1, to equip you in your funeral and grief ministries…

    $15
  • Golden Cross Sunday

    The Golden Cross Benevolent Fund supports the laity of any age in our Annual Conference who are experiencing financial difficulty due to excessive medical expenses, such as hospital/physician services, dental, […]