Latest Updates
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Navigating Uncharted Waters – A Free Resource for Pastors and Churches
We wanted to make you aware of this free resource intended to help pastors navigate the uncertainty in 2022, particularly within the UMC. Navigating Uncharted Waters is a weekly resource for worship and holy conversation, developed by two NCCUMC pastors, Kevin Baker and Claire Clyburn, in partnership with Western North Carolina Conference (WNCC) pastors Nancy… Continue Reading→
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Recent Lawsuits Filed Against Methodist Congregations
As we recently reported, United Methodist leaders have reached a settlement in the pending bankruptcy proceedings of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). The proposed settlement, which must be approved by the court, includes the following provisions: United Methodists will raise and contribute $30 million over time to a settlement fund to compensate abuse survivors; All… Continue Reading→
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Upcoming Clergy Ethics Training
Each quadrennium the North Carolina Conference requires that every clergy (licensed, provisional, ordained, retired, interim supply) serving a church or under episcopal appointment (extension ministry) must complete ethics training. During the month of February we will utilize the resources of Safe Gatherings by using their online Clergy Ethics Course. Continue Reading→
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Local Church Offers Satellite Office Space for Church World Service
Church World Service (CWS) in Durham, NC has begun welcoming dozen of Afghan families in the Triangle area and surrounding communities. Ellen Andrews, North Carolina Area Director of Church World Service, joined us for an informative webinar in December 2021 to share more about their work and how others can help. Following the meeting, Ellen… Continue Reading→
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The Beloved Community
What will and has become of Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream? There is a deep urgency today not only to celebrate the King holiday in our usual way, but to discover intentional and concrete ways of making real Dr. King’s call for justice, peace, and love. Continue Reading→
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Lent & Easter Resources for 2022
Lent will begin on Ash Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022, and Easter is on Sunday, April 17th. You can go ahead and request resources that your church or small group would like to use during the Lenten season. On this page, we have highlighted new and popular resources used during Lent and Easter, but the NC… Continue Reading→