Healthy Congregations and Effective Leaders in Every Place Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
Health Ministry mini-grants are designed to facilitate and encourage United Methodist congregations of the NC Conference in health ministry. These Health Ministry mini-grants are provided to help the church engage in health ministry that is transformative for the world and the church. Please read over the guidelines before submitting your application. A budget sheet is… Continue Reading→
The world has been a scary place. Embrace the times with attention to Halloween this year especially since it falls on a Sunday! We have small-group studies, youth curriculum, and children’s books to guide your church through the end of October with Halloween, Reformation Day, and All Saints’ Day. You can also use these online… Continue Reading→
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people.” – 1 Timothy 2:1 You are invited to join your hearts together across our North Carolina Conference connection as we share in daily prayer during October. You will see on the calendar below a prompt for each day –… Continue Reading→
Last day to register for the early bird price for 2021 Pilgrimage is on September 30th! Starting October 1st until November 5th, the price will be $45 per person for In-person attendance and $25 for Virtual experience. Don’t miss out on the early bird registration! Please go to the Pilgrimage website for more details and… Continue Reading→
Join our partners to learn about faithfully using church property! REGISTER NOW for our FREE Virtual Training! FAITH + LANDS 101 When: October 21, 2021Time: 10:00am – 11:30 am Who Should Attend? – Churches (pastors and lay members) How to Register? Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/faith-lands-101-registration-170343311430 Registration Ends: October 15, 2021 Does your church have access to underutilized or unused land? Are you looking… Continue Reading→
Twice in Genesis 1, God looks at what has just been created and gives the commandment, “Be fruitful and multiply.” It has always been God’s intention for this earth to be the home of abundant life. With the introduction of sin in Genesis 3, death is also introduced, and we see throughout the Bible a… Continue Reading→
We have heard from many pastors and laity alike that these past 18 months have felt like wandering in the wilderness. Even more, as our communities of faith seek to envision the future, many are finding themselves stuck in a scarcity mindset, even though we know God has called us to a life of abundance. … Continue Reading→
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” Charles Dickens opened his novel, “A Tale of Two Cities,” with this now infamous quote in 1859. Over 160 years later, we could make a case for describing the ministries of Congregations for Children as “the best of times amid the worst of… Continue Reading→
We have some seats available in a one day Zoom class on Saturday, October 2 from 9 – 5. The class will be led by Mr. Tom Santa, a Certified Lay Minister in the Beacon District. It is a great way for laypersons to discover how we Methodists came to be The United Methodist Church… Continue Reading→
