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 […]
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.
Engage in insightful discussions that build relationships!Our discussions will center on F. Willis Johnson's book, Holding Up Your Corner. Highlights of our time together: Register your attendance now. Registration deadline […]
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The NC Conference provides training and support for local church administrative committees. This year, we are encouraging local church committees to either host watch parties or individually view our recorded trainings for each committee. We will also have live Q&A sessions that last up to 45 minutes.
Steps toward Beloved Community through a learning conversation on race and the church.Martin Luther King Jr. said the arc of the moral universe is long and it bends toward justice. […]
“Summertime and the living is easy” Clara sings to open Porgy and Bess. For many of our members, it may seem that way. But for clergy, summertime can be a mixed bag of low attendance, a drop off in participation, and decreased giving (unless one is serving a coastal appointment when summer can be your busiest time of the year). How does one make the most of summer days in preaching, planning, and programming? How does one keep a congregation engaged? Join us for this conversation.
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 […]
