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Justice in Everyday Life
The Harbor district Lay Servant Ministries team presents Justice in Everyday Life with Ernest Leatherman and Sandy Core…
June 6 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Note: This course is limited to 15 participants. Please register early to ensure you get a spot!
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All participants are expected to read Social Principles of the United Methodist Church 2025-2028 before taking this course.
About the Course:
This course offers an in-depth exploration of the Social Principles of The United Methodist Church—the church’s effort to address contemporary issues it faces today. Participants will engage key areas of the Social Principles, including the Natural World, Social Community, Economic Community, and Political Community.
Learners will be able to:
- Explain the relationship between the Social Principles and the Bible, and describe their roots in the Wesleyan tradition as expressed within The United Methodist Church as a “means of grace”;
- Describe key positions of the Social Principles and connect their statements to the lived practice of ministry for individuals and local churches;
- Create a hospitable climate for teaching and practicing the Social Principles.
For questions about the course, please contact Harbor Lay Servant Ministries district director Sandy Core (score@nccumc.org).
To receive credit for a Zoom course, full attention and presence are required. Whether online or in person, staying engaged with the group and fully focused ensures the best learning experience. Zoom classes are interactive—expect breakout rooms, activities, and group discussions throughout the day.
Thank you for your interest. Registration for this course has closed. If you believe you have time to order and read the book prior to class and would like to request an exception to register late, please contact lsm@nccumc.org.
We regret that we are unable to issue refunds or credits of registration fees.
About the Facilitators:
Sandy Core, through her love and dedication to the Lord, has been a part of a variety of ministries, including church pianist, choir director, home Bible study leader, Sunday school teacher, and prayer ministry coordinator. After retiring from her careers as a teacher and social worker, she now works part-time as a data manager for First Fruit Ministries, a homeless ministry in Wilmington. Sandy attends Ocean View UMC and answered the call to be a lay speaker in 2016. She also serves as the Harbor district director of Lay Servant Ministries.
Ernest Leatherman, has been lay speaking in churches since 2009 and earned his certification in 2014. He likes to draw on his extensive travels and personal experiences to highlight the love of Jesus Christ. He is a member of Ocean View UMC in Oak Island and has served in most capacities within the local church.