Latest Updates
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connections: The Office of Clergy Life
Bishop Ward and Beth Hood talk about the new Office of Clergy Life, which will support persons from their discernment of the call to ministry until retirement. Continue Reading→
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Ebenezer UMC (Apex) Receives Key Taylor Award
Rev. Patrick Jones nominated Ebenezer UMC (Apex) for the 2021 Key Taylor Award with these words, “This small rural church on Jordan Lake in Chatham County with a membership of 97 has been deeply committed to feeding local families. About twelve years ago, when this church thought it was near closing, it chose to tithe ten… Continue Reading→
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The Gary Wayne Locklear Mission Endowment Update
We celebrate the growth of The Gary Wayne Locklear Mission Endowment, which now totals over $1,600,000. This Endowment seeks to support Christ’s ministry in the North Carolina Conference through new ministries that increase 1) health, wellness, and abundant life, 2) economic resources for fullness of life, 3) education, and 4) spiritual vitality found in Jesus Christ.… Continue Reading→
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Don’t Miss the Project Agape Virtual Mission Trip!
Thursday, July 15, 6 p.m. Whether you have traveled with us in the past or would like to know more about the work being done by North Carolina Methodists in Armenia, join us for a Virtual Mission Trip to Armenia. We will learn about the history of Armenia and Project AGAPE, hear from past mission… Continue Reading→
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New Spiritual Gifts Book by NC Conference Author
Discovering and applying individual spiritual gifts can help ministries to thrive. We feature here a brand new book on spiritual gifts written by the NC Conference’s own Dr. Christine Harman, as well as other curricula and books to be used in small groups, leadership teams, and for personal assessment to enable Christians to do the… Continue Reading→
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Foster Care Teens Benefit From Church Relationships
Youth aging out of foster care are the highest risk population in adulthood for poverty, unemployment, incarceration, homelessness, and mental illness. Open Table (not the church in Raleigh! not the wonderful ministry in Durham! but another equally worthy ministry opportunity!) is a model for surrounding people with love and support to help them navigate the… Continue Reading→