Latest Updates
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NFC June 2022 Newsletter
Every Church is a New Church Start by Rev. Dr. Tim Catlett My predecessor, Rev. Greg Moore, and our former bishop, Bishop Hope Morgan Ward, were fond of saying, in a pandemic-shaped world, “Every Church is a New Church Start.” Some of thesame values and methodologies common to the co-creation of new faith communities are… Continue Reading→
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New Small Group Studies for Fall 2022
What will your small group study in the Fall? We’ve got some brand new DVD and book studies for you to check out. We also recommend some other ways to discover the right study for your group. See something you like? Go ahead and request to borrow it. You can preview it, reserve it for… Continue Reading→
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COVID Update – July 19, 2022
This COVID update comes to us from Dr. Wes Wallace. We appreciate Dr. Wallace’s continued collaboration with Conference leadership as we continue to navigate the COVID landscape. We are having more new cases of COVID per day than we have ever had. The currently dominant COVID variant, BA.5, is the most transmissible disease ever. It’s time… Continue Reading→
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Ten Tips for Healthier Communication
In conflict transformation, effective communication is key. Here are some tips that we share with congregations about healthier communication techniques and skills. 10. Decide in advance how long you want the interaction to be. 9. Choose an appropriate time and place. 8. Practice what you want to say in advance. You might want to write… Continue Reading→
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A New Season for the People Called United Methodist
The United Methodist Church has a rich history of ministry and mission that spans the world. That history continues as wonderfully portrayed in the #BeUMC campaign and the countless ways The United Methodist Church serves the last, the lost, and the least. God now calls The United Methodist Church into a new season of extraordinary… Continue Reading→
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Grants Available for Children with Special Needs
A special endowment called “One Who Is Loved” makes possible love gifts, not to exceed $1,000 per year per child to benefit children under the age of 18 who have special needs. Examples of special needs include specialized medical equipment or supplies/medicine, transportation to hospitals or treatment, therapies, etc. Pastors of the NC Conference are… Continue Reading→