Sometimes it takes a little nudge to reach out to a neighbor and start to build a relationship. The Christian Unity Committee and Center for Leadership Excellence seek to encourage church leaders to develop intentional ecumenical partnerships and Pan Methodist connections.
At Come to the Table, we work to empower faith communities to participate in the creation of a just food system through collaboration, capacity building, and advocacy. On September 29 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., we will be hosting a regional gathering in Davie County (Mocksville, NC), and we would love to see you or other […]
Center for Leadership Excellence in partnership with Lay Servant Ministries will be offering an advanced course, Leading Bible Study with Alan Felton. This is a 4-week session, held on Thursday evenings. This course opens a new world for many lay servants who have not had professional training in biblical interpretation.
@ UMCOR provides several courses for Early Response Teams (ERTs) through a network of badged local trainers. ERTs fill a specific need in the early days after a disaster to help to prevent further damage while providing a caring Christian presence. ERTs are not a first-response group of emergency workers, nor are they recovery, rebuild, […]
We are excited to return to an in-person format for 2022 Convocation and Pastors’ School. Please mark your calendars for October 9-11, 2022 at Duke Divinity School. Convocation and Pastors’ School is an intensive multi-day conference that offers nationally-renowned speakers, powerful lectures, inspiring worship, and thought-provoking seminars. This year, our theme is Creativity and Courage: […]
@ Since April 2022, the governors of Texas and Arizona have been bussing migrants to Union Station in Washington, DC and dropping them off without the benefit of resources to help them travel to their sponsors in other parts of the country. Since neither the federal or local governments are providing aid, a group of […]
@ UMCOR provides several courses for Early Response Teams (ERTs) through a network of badged local trainers. ERTs fill a specific need in the early days after a disaster to help to prevent further damage while providing a caring Christian presence. ERTs are not a first-response group of emergency workers, nor are they recovery, rebuild, […]
I believe that God, whose middle name is Surprise, shows up in the most unusual places, spaces, and faces, and is still at work in the midst of it all, including in anxiety and chaos.
@ UMCOR provides several courses for Early Response Teams (ERTs) through a network of badged local trainers. ERTs fill a specific need in the early days after a disaster to help to prevent further damage while providing a caring Christian presence. ERTs are not a first-response group of emergency workers, nor are they recovery, rebuild, […]
@ Our October 24, 10:30 a.m. book discussion will feature Sharon Delgado’s new book The Cross in the Midst of Creation: Following Jesus, Engaging the Powers, Transforming the World. On 9/27, you’ll have the opportunity to engage her in conversation during the webinar. Amazon; Bookshop.org; indiebound.org Register in advance for this meeting ONLY IF YOU […]
@ The Refugee & Immigration Committee will be sponsoring a Prayer Vigil in recognition of National Immigrants Day.The Vigil will take place on the south (Morgan Street) side of the NC State Capitol grounds, and speakers will include families who have been through the immigration process as well as individuals engaged in ministry to immigrant […]
@ UMCOR provides several courses for Early Response Teams (ERTs) through a network of badged local trainers. ERTs fill a specific need in the early days after a disaster to help to prevent further damage while providing a caring Christian presence. ERTs are not a first-response group of emergency workers, nor are they recovery, rebuild, […]
