Latest Updates
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Volunteers Needed to Assemble UMCOR Kits at MERCI
The North Carolina Conference has assembled and delivered UMCOR cleaning and menstrual hygiene kits to the Kentucky Conference to help those affected by the devastating flood last month. The Kentucky Conference is in need of hygiene and menstrual hygiene kits. MERCI will host an UMCOR Kit Packing Event on Friday, August 19, at 9 am.… Continue Reading→
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Stewardship Studies for Churches & Small Groups
The NC Conference Media Center offers tested resources to help your church teach faithful stewardship and increase giving, including: Stewardship campaigns Small group studies Churchwide studies for all ages Resources for church finance leaders We also recommend some online classes and other online resources to assist you in your planning. Read below for our recommendations,… Continue Reading→
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Leading Bible Study
The Center for Leadership Excellence, in partnership with Lay Servant Ministries, will be offering a four-session course for laity on Zoom on Leading Bible Study. Facilitated by Alan Felton on four consecutive Thursday evenings, this course will introduce laity to biblical interpretation and offer practical tools for leading small group Bible studies. Continue Reading→
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Are you leading youth or children’s ministry?
As disciples of Christ, United Methodists are called to be in relationship with one another. Sometimes we do that with grace, and sometimes we stumble and struggle, often over the differences that make us unique. Join us to learn ways to live into a Christ-like relationship with others in children and youth ministry. Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement for August
Women in ministry; we are many, yet we are one. Everything in the world is connected together. Nothing stands on its own. This unity of things is backed up by science and also beautifully explained by Paul with the metaphor of the unity of the Body of Christ. The body works due to the uniqueness… Continue Reading→
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Cross and Key Prison Ministries Sunday
Cross and Key Prison Ministries wants to help every congregation in the North Carolina Conference respond to Christ’s call to minister to those in prison. Answering that call can take many different forms since one size does not fit all when it comes to prison ministry. Continue Reading→