Latest Updates
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A Pastoral Response to the Recent Racist Incident at Methodist University
Methodist University has been and continues to be a major part of our lives and is deeply rooted in our collective consciousness. The inappropriate and reprehensible racist action in one of its sororities has shaken all of us. Our immediate prayers go out first to the student-athletes who have been harmed and the entire African… Continue Reading→
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NC Education Corps
Congregations for Children is pleased to share information about The North Carolina Education Corps, a new and exciting independent, nonprofit organization that matches hardworking, service-oriented North Carolinians with opportunities to make a life-changing difference in the lives of young students across the state. NCEC partners with local schools to recruit, train, and deploy corps members —… Continue Reading→
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Welcoming Afghan Allies and Friends
Join us for a virtual gathering on ZOOM,Thurs., Sept. 30th from 1 – 2:20 PM EST Church World Service (CWS) is hosting a call for clergy and judicatory/regional/conference leaders to hear how faith communities can partner with CWS to welcome our Afghan allies and friends. This call will provide a programmatic update on our Afghan… Continue Reading→
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Educational Resources for Christians on the COVID-19 Vaccine
Churches have an important role to play in ending the COVID-19 pandemic. Pastors can share accurate health and theological information that can help their congregants make informed decisions about the COVID-19 vaccine. It is helpful to understand the specific concerns of your congregation and not the ones you hear about on the news or social… Continue Reading→
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Sara Cortes, chair of Conference Hispanic-Latinx Ministries and Mahali Frias Ponce join Bishop Fairley to share their experiences with Hispanic-Latinx ministries in our conference. Continue Reading→
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Moved By the Hand of God
The following article was published by the Historical Committee of Providence United Methodist Church in 1982. The history of the church “moved by the hand of God” in Swan Quarter is impressive and unique. In fact, the phenomenal event is considered one of God’s miracles. The location of the church became a… Continue Reading→

