Latest Updates
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Giving Thanks in New Bern
Sam Hodges of United Methodist News traveled to New Bern to speak with Bishop Ward and attended the worship at Clarks UMC in New Bern. https://www.umnews.org/en/news/giving-thanks-in-new-bern Continue Reading→
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Accident Puts Family on ‘Sacred Road of Suffering’
United Methodist News shares the story of Jadon Olsen, son of the Rev. Billy Olsen and his wife, Elaine. https://www.umnews.org/en/news/accident-puts-family-on-sacred-road-of-suffering Continue Reading→
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Finding Peace in Chaos
by Dail Ballard Executive Director, Camping & Retreat Ministries I like order. I function better when my house is in order, when my work week is organized and when my […] Continue Reading→
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WITN-TV Highlights Ann Street UMC Relief Efforts
WITN-TV in Greenville recently highlighted the hurricane relief efforts at Ann Street UMC in Beaufort. https://www.witn.com/content/news/Beaufort-church-steps-in-to-help-Hurricane-Florence-victims-493902531.html Continue Reading→
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Local Church Guidance for Receiving Financial Gifts
+ Financial gifts are one of the best and quickest ways to help churches and families after a disaster. + Churches are urged to invite offerings continually, given the scope […] Continue Reading→
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Where is UMCOR?
In every disaster, one of the questions we often receive is “Where is UMCOR?” I understand the question and appreciate that people don’t see a similar response from UMCOR as they see from The Salvation Army or Baptist Men. The answer lies in the structure of our United Methodist connection and the United Methodist Committee… Continue Reading→
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Hurricane Florence: Pray. Give. Volunteer.
On Monday, September 17, Bishop Ward traveled to the Fayetteville area to see some places flooded and damaged by Hurricane Florence. Watch the video to find out how you can […] Continue Reading→
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“Churchgoers pitch in amid Florence’s floods” on UMNews.org
United Methodist News Service featured Rev. Tom Greener, Rev. Tyler Daniels, Bishop Hope Morgan Ward, and Steve Taylor shortly after Hurricane Florence passed through the NC Conference. https://www.umnews.org/en/news/churchgoers-pitch-in-amid-florences-floods Continue Reading→
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Hurricane Matthew Response Update: Help Still Needed
Over a year has passed since Hurricane Matthew devastated communities in North Carolina. We caught up with Don Evans from NC Conference Disaster Response to get an update on Hurricane […] Continue Reading→