Latest Updates
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It’s International Women’s Day – Check out these events!
This International Women’s Day, the Center for Leadership Excellence and NC Conference COSROW team invite you to register for three events featuring women presenters and timely content designed to support you in your ministry. Continue Reading→
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String of Prayers: Contemplating Protestant Prayer Beads
Many different traditions have used prayer beads over the millennia, with the Catholic rosary the most well-known in Christian practice. Using a 33 bead model created in the 1980’s, Protestants are exploring and enjoying this means of contemplative prayer. In this webinar, we’ll assemble our own prayer bead strings from kits and spend some time practicing this calming, comforting, affirming prayer practice. Continue Reading→
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Change the Conversation – Immigration 2.0
Click the graphic to learn more and register for this discussion. There is a $25 per person registration fee to attend. This event is available for CEUs and Advanced Lay […] Continue Reading→
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Prayer for Appointment-Making Season: Language Barriers
As we are in appointment-making season, Bishop Shelton has encouraged all of us to pray for the Cabinet, clergy, their families, and congregations. We will be sharing prayers over the next […] Continue Reading→
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The “Yes-And” of Ministry – Leaning into Improv
Join pastor and author MaryAnn McKibben Dana for a spirited exploration of “yes, and…” and other tools for faithful improvisation. We are all improvisers, often without realizing it. The focus of our time together will not be on acting and comedy skills, but on practices for thriving in the midst of chaotic, often unpredictable lives. Come for a… Continue Reading→
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Hearing on Appeal Brought by Former Members of Fifth Avenue UMC
This morning, a hearing was held in the North Carolina Court of Appeals on the former Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church congregation’s appeal of the decision dismissing the lawsuit that […] Continue Reading→
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Congregations for Children Director David Rockefeller Retires, Jo Wainright to Serve as Interim Director
NC Conference Congregations for Children (C4C) Director, David Rockefeller retired from his position as of February 29, 2024. David has served us since April 1, 2020. David has been successful […] Continue Reading→
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Conference Committee Nominations Deadline Extended
Are you interested in serving on a Conference committee? You still have time to express your interest! The nomination deadline has been extended until March 8. Visit our Nominations page […] Continue Reading→
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A Live Wespath Event
Join Wespath for a no-cost virtual event for UMC clergy and lay employees on April 10 at 12 pm ET. The event features information and insights from Wespath about General […] Continue Reading→