Behavior 101: Understanding Human Behavior in Faith Settings

All behavior is communication. In this behavior 101 training you will learn how people use behavior to communicate their wants and needs. You will also be introduced behavioral analysis and learn strategies to prevent harmful behaviors from happening. Jesus used many of these strategies in his ministry and soon you can too!

free

Advocacy: Connecting Faith to Public Policy

Online via Zoom

@ Tired of the partisan divide? Exhausted with the political wrangling? Good News! Advocacy is nothing like the political theatre in the media! Advocacy is civil, reasoned conversation with a genuine exchange of ideas and the opportunity to effect real policy change. If you are ready for a positive, rewarding, faithful approach to Christian confession […]

free

Healing Haunted Histories

Online

@ The Office of Race Equity and Justice Ministries, in partnership with Neighborhood Seminary, is offering an amazing opportunity, a journey/course with the authors of “Healing Haunted Histories,” Dr. Elaine Enns and Ched Myers.    This original work, subtitled: A Settler’s Discipleship of Decolonization, brings innovative and transformative learning experiences to persons who want to pursue […]

$100

Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (UM History) on Zoom

This 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

Legacy Sunday

Special Sundays are designated Sundays throughout the year that provide opportunities for giving. These special offerings are earmarked and support designated ministries. This Special Sunday supports the United Methodist Foundation of North Carolina.

Heat Resiliency and the Local Community

@ July 2023 was the hottest month recorded in global history, yet it seems this is just the beginning. What can we do to make our communities more heat resilient? How can local churches prepare to love our neighbors in the years ahead? Join Dr. Ashley Ward, director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub of […]

free

Local Church Property Insurance Event

Online

@ The Conference Treasurer’s Office will host a lunchtime Zoom meeting on Thursday, September 14, 2023, from 12:00-1:00 pm to discuss upcoming local church property insurance renewals and trends impacting local churches in the property insurance industry. United Methodist pastors, trustees, business administrators, and others interested in property insurance for United Methodist churches are invited […]

Life Together in the UM Connection (Polity) on Zoom

This 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

Stranger to Neighbor

NC Conference Building, Dixon Chapel 700 Waterfield Ridge Place, Garner

The Center for Leadership Excellence, in partnership with Race, Equity, & Justice Ministries, presents a Day of Learning with Daynette Snead Perez.

$40

Eco-Grief: How Do We Respond to Climate Change?

Online via Zoom

@ Climate change has been described as the greatest threat the human race has ever faced. As this cataclysm looms, many are reporting feeling anxious, afraid, sad, guilty and even paralyzed. The threat of climate change has already started impacting our mental health and our hope for the future. Psychiatrist Dr. Brendan Johnson will be […]

Free

Mission Journey Preview Weekend

Lake Junaluska

@ A “Mission Journey to Discipleship” Preview Weekend for Prospective Trip Leaders Are you a mission journey leader who is interested in learning about “doing mission” in a new way? In additionto the traditional mission journey where you primarily work to repair damage to physical structures in acommunity impacted by an extreme weather event, would […]

$75

5 Day Academy Fall Retreat

Trinity Center Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, United States

5 Day Academy for Spiritual Formation Retreat will be held at Trinity Center, Pine Knoll Shores, NC. It is a retreat following the rhythm of study, prayer, rest, and community. Contact Email: nc5dayacademy@gmail.com

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