Latest Updates
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connections: Standing with Asian-Americans in the Midst of Violence
May is designated as Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Bishop Ward and the Rev. Edgar De Jesus share thoughts on the recent violence against Asian-Americans. Continue Reading→
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Seminary Debt Endowment Repayment Program Open for Applicants
This Annual Conference year initiates the sixth year of the North Carolina Conference’s commitment to assisting clergy with reducing seminary debt. With gratitude to the Council on Finance and Administration Committee establishing an endowment in 2015, the NCC Endowment Team continues to accept ordained elders and deacons into the program. Over the past five years,… Continue Reading→
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Check out this review of Susan Beaumont’s new book!
Susan Beaumont’s new book, How to Lead When You Don’t Know Where You Are Going, has a lot to offer churches imagining life after the pandemic. If you are curious about her book, hear what UMC pastor Adam Shahan has to say about it: Beaumont and Rendle’s writings about leaders and organizations shaping narrative go hand-in-hand.… Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement for May
“My mother used to say,” the 95-year old church matriarch began (a phrase which usually indicated surprising humor or deep wisdom would follow), “your sacrificing years are the best ones; so don’t complain!” Her eyes twinkled as she gazed into my sleep-deprived eyes of early parenthood. Then she winked and squeezed my hand, because we… Continue Reading→
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Summer Learning Loss
The following brief video segment about summer learning loss inspires and motivates our churches to create ways to supplement learning opportunities for our lower-income public school children during the summer months when they are not involved in daily, planned, organized instruction. Sending children home for the summer with donated new and gently used age-appropriate books… Continue Reading→
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Celebrating Asian American Authors
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We are highlighting books in our collection written by Asian American authors to honor their significant contribution to the work of the church. A Worship Workbook: A Practical Guide for Extraordinary Liturgy By Gerald C. Liu & Khalia J. Williams Extraordinary Christian worship is honest and… Continue Reading→