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 for those on whose behalf the prayer is offered.
Join author, birder, and pastor Courtney Ellis for an invitation into simple, gentle, creative spiritual practices that can encourage our hearts as we seek to live with open hands. Whether you’re holding the weight of grief, seeking to lead well through uncertain days, or just eager for a fresh encounter with the Spirit, Ellis is a wise and soulful guide
@ Join the Rev. Dr. Ken Sloane, Director of Stewardship & Generosity at Discipleship Ministries, and Rev. Dr. Thad Austin, author, United Methodist clergy, and Vice President of Philanthropy for the EveryAge Foundation, for a webinar on March 19. They’ll explore why church leaders often struggle when talking about money and how to get past […]
This course is 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
This course is 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.
@ The second workshop in a series focusing on issues of justice, equity, and inclusion. This workshop offers opportunities for connections, identifying assets and community resources, exploring strengths-based approaches for deeper impact in local communities–all with the goal of moving us from asset identification to relationships and actions with neighbors who may be immigrants, migrants, […]
@ You are invited to attend this Zoom Bible study hosted by Fletcher’s Chapel UMC based on “Climate Justice: A Call to Hope and Action,” edited by Rev. Pat Watkins. Sessions start on Wednesday, April 3, at 4:45 pm. This study will be held for four weeks. For more information and the Zoom link, contact Rev. […]
@ Are you interested in learning and enhancing your disaster response skills? Join us for two days of learning, networking, and skill-building at MERCI in Goldsboro, NC. Meals and accommodations will be provided. Space is limited, so register now to save your spot! Registration closes on March 15, 2024. Register Now→ Disaster Ministries 888-440-9167 View […]
@ You are invited to attend this Zoom Bible study hosted by Fletcher’s Chapel UMC based on “Climate Justice: A Call to Hope and Action,” edited by Rev. Pat Watkins. Sessions start on Wednesday, April 3, at 4:45 pm. This study will be held for four weeks. For more information and the Zoom link, contact Rev. […]
@ Theme: Lost In Space You’re invited to Kaleidoscope! Have you ever felt lost? Have you ever felt like you did not know where life or God was leading you? Psalms 139 tells us that darkness is not dark to the Lord. God will always guide our way to him. Come learn how the Holy […]
This Zoom course is open to all laity. The Heritage district is offering a discount to anyone who registers for both this course and Sharing Your Faith the following week. Anyone who completes both courses will have all the needed coursework to become a certified lay servant.
Rev. Dr. Mark Hicks, Executive Director of Cross and Key Prison Ministries, Inc., says that these workshops are created to train clergy and laity about opportunities for prison ministry, the steps for starting a prison ministry, and ways you and your church can become involved. In addition, attendees will learn about the need for prison ministry, our […]
