The Art of Neighboring

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

What if Jesus meant that we should love our actual neighbors? This is a question posed in the book The Art of Neighboring and it’s a question that every Christian needs to wrestle with. Neighborhoods are much more than a collection of houses, or apartments, brick and mortar… they are a collection of people and potential life-giving relationships. We all have a need for genuine community, and nothing beats the frequency, availability, and spontaneity of connecting with others who live near us.

$15

Gathering with the Spirit Retreat

Rockfish Camp and Retreat Center 226 Camp Rockfish Rd, Parkton, North Carolina

Following the "Gathering with the Spirit" webinar hosted by the Center for Leadership Excellence on January 28, 2025, with Daniel Castelo, the Gateway District invites you to a deeper exploration […]

Beacon and Sound District Youth Beach Retreat

Ramada Inn - Kill Devil Hills, NC 1701 South Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, United States

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 […]

$125

Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (UM History)

Zoom

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.

$15

Local Church Leadership Q&A

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.

free

Connecting to Creation

Harrison UMC 15008 Lancaster Highway, Pineville, North Carolina
$25

Global Vision

Rockfish Camp & Retreat Center 226 Camp Rockfish Rd, Parkton, North Carolina
$175

Public Prayer

Zoom

The Harbor district LSM team is pleased to present this course, open to all UMC laity. Anyone who is called upon to lead public prayer may feel anxious and possibly inadequate for such a task. This course offers help for novices as well as veteran leaders of prayer as they create and deliver appropriate prayers in public settings.

$15

Come to the Table’s Food & Retreat

Rockfish Camp and Retreat Center 226 Camp Rockfish Rd, Parkton, North Carolina

Come to the Table is excited to announce the launch of our Food & Retreats for 2025, a two-day experience designed to deepen participants' collective understanding of food insecurity and […]

$50

Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course

Genesis UMC 850 High House Rd, Cary, North Carolina

This Fairway district LSM team is pleased to present this course open to all laity and is a great way to learn about the many ways laity can answer their call to ministry in the UMC. This course is required for all laity seeking certification as a lay servant, lay speaker, or lay minister.

$25

Called to Preach

Hertford UMC 200 Dobbs Street, Hertford, North Carolina

The Beacon District LSM team is pleased to present this course, open to all laity. In addition, it meets the preaching requirement for those seeking to become certified lay speakers. This course also counts as an “advanced course” for certified lay servants or anyone in need of continuing education to renew their certification.

$25
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