@ Since April 2022, the governors of Texas and Arizona have been bussing migrants to Union Station in Washington, DC and dropping them off without the benefit of resources to help them travel to their sponsors in other parts of the country. Since neither the federal or local governments are providing aid, a group of […]
@ The Refugee & Immigration Committee will be sponsoring a Prayer Vigil in recognition of National Immigrants Day.The Vigil will take place on the south (Morgan Street) side of the NC State Capitol grounds, and speakers will include families who have been through the immigration process as well as individuals engaged in ministry to immigrant […]
@ Description Welcome to the new Living the Word Justice and Equity Ministry Network!! The Aspen Institute recently stated that there is a news and information gap in rural America. The LtW-JE Ministry Eastern NC Network (virtual) helps to fulfill that gap and connect any and all congregations, faith-anchored, and activist community-based organizations that promote […]
@ What Crossroads provides laity and clergy the opportunity for an honest conversation about race and justice. This year’s theme is Prophetic Living in a Broken World: Practicing Resurrection. Register by March 8th→ When Registration is from 1-3 pm on March 23. The event will end at noon on March 25. Where Franklinton Center, 281 […]
Disabled people are 26% of the population, and yet, so frequently dismissed or ignored in church communities. In this session, Dr. Amy Kenny will outline the value and importance of disability theology, and invite church leaders to learn from the embodied wisdom of disabled people by practicing disability theology.
Does your congregation and church building offer intentional hospitality to people with disabilities? An accessibility audit is a tool to measure not just physical accessibility but also attitudes and accommodations for sensory and communication needs. The audit process helps you set goals for continued progress in making your ministries fully inclusive so that everyone’s gifts and graces are utilized in the service of God.
In this webinar, Melinda Baber will highlight experiences of ableism in the church and provide tools for church members to recognize ableism in their own contexts, disrupt it, and dismantle it.
All behavior is communication. In this behavior 101 training you will learn how people use behavior to communicate their wants and needs. You will also be introduced behavioral analysis and learn strategies to prevent harmful behaviors from happening. Jesus used many of these strategies in his ministry and soon you can too!
@ Peace on the Land: The Campesinx Struggle for Reclamation and Healing in Colombia Witness for Peace Southeast and The NC Conference of The United Methodist Church are sponsoring a discussion between Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton and Briceida Lemos, an Environmental Activist from Colombia, on November 15th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the […]
@ The Hispanic House of Studies and the Office of Black Church Studies offer a screening and discussion of Faith in Blackness. This is a short-form documentary that highlights the lived experiences of AfroLatines of different faith traditions by sharing their stories and how their Blackness plays a role in their spirituality and vice-versa.This event […]
@ 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, […]
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 and the impact of U.S. immigration policies. This pilgrimage will bring to the forefront the voices of migrants and people committed to […]
