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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.
Participants will gather in person with Dr. Malcolm Foley for a day-long session to envision a new way forward for the Church.Registration is open until August 14. Register Now→
The Capital 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. Note that it takes place on Monday evenings for 90 minutes sessions for six weeks. You must attend all sessions to receive course credit!
All retired clergy, spouses of retired clergy, and surviving spouses of clergy are encouraged to attend. We are moving! We will meet at Rockfish Camp and Retreat Center to worship, […]
Growing in Grace exists to help churches form all children as anti-ableist disciples through worship—learning and believing together that all of God’s creation is God’s good creation. This September, we’re […]
In the church, we are called to be one in the body of Christ… how does that translate when we are sitting at a conference table trying to decide whether to build a new Sanctuary, where to allocate the budget, or who to hire to disciple our kids? It would be easy to “take a stand” on any one of these real-life decisions – but consensus building requires a different approach of deep listening, creativity, and a willingness to recognize Christ in one another…even when we don’t agree.
The 2026 North Carolina Academy for Spiritual Formation will be held October 25-30, 2026, at Trinity Center in Pine Knoll Shores, NC. Our speakers will be Dr. Stephanie Ford and […]
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! […]
The Wonder Summit invites clergy and laity to explore new and meaningful ways to include children in worship as active participants in the life of the church. This work is a shared calling […]
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.