The 2024 Come to the Table Conference, entitled Food, Land & Sacred Stories will bring together faith leaders from across the state to engage with these themes in a variety of mediums and perspectives, with an emphasis on lived experiences and diverse narratives. Keynote speeches will be delivered by Dr. Gail Myers, a cultural anthropologist, […]
This training will will equip participants to embody anti-racism as a spiritual practice and contribute to a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable Body of Christ.
Meeting planning and unexpected meeting dynamics can present challenges and limit any well-intentioned team or committee chair. This workshop will equip you to proactively prepare for meetings. We will start with the basics such as determining when a meeting is needed, developing a simple and clear agenda, and documenting your team’s decisions with clarity and simplicity.
Saint Andrews UMC is offering a twelve-week citizenship class beginning Wednesday, October 2 from 6 pm - 8 pm. These classes are free and led by Nancy Cope. Attendees must have an active green card and understand English. There will be a Spanish translator assisting the class, however the class will be taught in English.
As we anticipate the the air cooling and the leaves beginning to turn, the Harbor District Creation Care Team is gearing up for an exciting fall season. We invite you to join us for our Fall Kickoff Potluck on October 3rd at 6:00 PM, at Wesley Memorial 1401 College Rd, Wilmington, where we will come together in fellowship and plan for a […]
The North Carolina 5-Day Academy for Spiritual Formation wants you to experience "A Taste of Academy"! Join us in October as we welcome the Rev. Dr. Donna Coltrane Battle for a time of learning, fellowship, and growth together. Our topic for the event will be "Womanist Spirituality: A Peek at Deep Spiritual Practice in Shallow […]
In this workshop, we will explore the ways in which the administrative tasks of the pastor strengthen the mission of the church and are, themselves, acts of ministry in fulfillment of the pastor’s responsibility to “administer the temporal affairs of the church.
The presentation will identify unique contributions people living with dementia offer to Christian discipleship and the church’s mission.
The Cross and Key Prison Ministry (CCPM) workshop will help local churches learn about the need for prison ministry, including our United Methodist history of prison ministry, the biblical and theological foundations for prison ministry and the current societal needs. Using their prison ministry toolkit, CCPM we will help participants discover ways to begin a […]
Annual Meeting - SAVE THE DATE This event will be held at St. Luke UMC - Sanford
The reality of life on the borderlands is much more complex and unjust than most people realize. Hope 4 Humanity offers an experiential learning pilgrimage that explores the causes and difficulties of migration, as well as the impact of U.S. immigration policies. This pilgrimage will bring to the forefront the voices of migrants and people […]
The Corridor district LSM team is pleased to present this course, open to all UMC laity. This course is designed to help laity and clergy deepen their understanding of persons living with dementia and help all maintain their identity and worth as beloved children of God.
The presentation will identify unique contributions people living with dementia offer to Christian discipleship and the church’s mission.
UPDATE: Our speaker, David LaMotte, is a resident of Black Mountain, NC which was decimated by Hurricane Helene. We are grateful that David and his family are physically safe, but this online event is now postponed while that community begins to assess the damage and assist neighbors. We do plan to reschedule and will let […]
Rest, reflect, and renew your spirit in creation. Retreat days are guided by Rev. Stephanie Campbell of Creation Ministries at Dinner Bell Farm. The day will be ordered around prayer and poetry, soil and sacrament, silence and community, table, and creation. You will be welcomed to gently experience the gifts of creation across this forty-acre […]
The Heritage 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.
Political commercials, robo calls, and challenging conversations are all increasing as we move towards election day. Imagine what it would be like to carve out some time for yourself to “center down” with others and keep calm in this intense season. Each 90-minute session will include a bible passage for reflection, a therapeutic education topic, […]
Plan to join us as we share a meal, enjoy disciple-driven fellowship, receive a message from Bishop Shelton, and watch the Duke vs. Southern Methodist University Football Game. The event is open to all--men, women, youth, and children. To reserve your tickets, email Bill Higgins at sanhug@gmail.com. Let Bill know how many people will be […]
The Beacon district LSM team is pleased to present this spiritual gifts course, open to all UMC laity. This course helps participants understand spiritual gifts and how the church can use them to fulfill its mission and ministry. Participants will also learn what it means to be a spiritual leader and will be equipped to lead others in exploring and using their spiritual gifts.
Fresh Expressions, Garden Day is a one-day training kick-off event with a wide-net approach. The purpose of this Day of Learning is to equip churches to reach new people, in new places, and in new ways by focusing on imagination and seeding ideas.
Political commercials, robo calls, and challenging conversations are all increasing as we move towards election day. Imagine what it would be like to carve out some time for yourself to “center down” with others and keep calm in this intense season. Each 90-minute session will include a bible passage for reflection, a therapeutic education topic, […]
The Fairway district LSM team is pleased to present this course, open to all UMC laity. For people of faith, storytelling has special meaning. We are people of the story, and we seek to identify and share our stories in nearly everything we do.
