Healthy Congregations and Effective Leaders in Every Place Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
On February 16th, NC Child and the NC Institute of Medicine released the 2021 Child Health Report Card. Among key findings that relate directly to our NCCUMC Congregations for Children (C4C) initiative are the facts that 44% of NC children live in poor or low-income households and 67% of NC schools have turned to distance learning. Quoting… Continue Reading→
As we approach this one-year mark since shifting to virtual events, we wanted to take a moment to look back at the ways we have journeyed together. Since last March, we have hosted over 30 virtual events, with more than 2500 people participating in at least one event, including individuals from other conferences, other denominations, and sometimes… Continue Reading→
March 9, 2021 – The Church Audit: You Can Do This! By: Ken Sloane, Discipleship Ministries DATE: Tuesday, March 9, 2021TIME: 7:30 p.m. EST Every congregation needs to do a church audit, but it doesn’t have to be a big expense or an insurmountable obstacle. There is an Updated Local Church Audit Guide, available free for United… Continue Reading→
Is virtual worship really worship? It is a question that has been posed by many over the last several months. It’s a natural question for those who have gotten up, put on their best attire, and driven to church on Sunday mornings their entire lives. Parishioners and pastors alike have wondered. After all, we call… Continue Reading→
The Covid pandemic, racial tension, and political division provide us much to reflect on during this Lent season. For many of us, this may feel like a dry place as we witness death and despair on such a large scale. The message found in Isaiah 58:11 is one of assurance in the presence, protection, and… Continue Reading→
On February 20th, La Semilla, in collaboration with Wake County and WakeMed Health, hosted an event to vaccinate 200 people focusing on our Hispano/Latina community! La Semilla will host another vaccination event at Asbury UMC in Durham, NC this Thursday, March 4, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm! Call or text 919-308-4965 to register. You’re… Continue Reading→
Every person has dignity and potential. Still, one in four American adults has a criminal record, limiting their access to education, jobs, housing, and other things they need to reach that potential. In addition to widespread social stigma, more than 48,000 documented legal restrictions weigh down those with a criminal record. The North Carolina Conference… Continue Reading→
Freedom Global: Uhuru Girls’ Academy in Kenya is a private secondary education school that provides opportunities for girls from vulnerablebackgrounds. In spite of poverty, tribal violence and displacement, abuse and poorly resourced primary schools, these students have madeeducation a priority. The Academy emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills in a personal and creative environment… Continue Reading→
You are invited to attend a free online workshop on Thursday, March 25, 2021, from 12:00 – 1:30 pm to review local church internal controls and audits. This workshop is specifically geared toward finance committee members and treasurers but all laity and pastors and invited and encouraged to attend. Register for the online event through… Continue Reading→
