Latest Updates
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An Encouragement for April
As my kids push fully into their teenage years, I’m getting (*painful*) daily lessons in learning how to let go. Growing into independence, they no longer want my daily inquiries into their lives, my hugs, my wisdom advice, or even my presence on many days. Knowing that their days living in our home are numbered,… Continue Reading→
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10 Ways NCC UMVIM Can Assist You!
10 Ways NCC UMVIM Can Assist YOU! 1. Train you to be an UMVIM Team Leader As an UMVIM trained Team Leader, you will be equipped with the best resources and practices to lead teams locally, nationally, and internationally to show Christian love in action throughout God’s world. 2. Assist you in selecting a mission partner With… Continue Reading→
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What Does the UMC Say? Militarization at the Border
In November 2022, Hope 4 Humanity (H4H) participated in a direct action at the Washington DC headquarters of the Department of Homeland Security/Customs Border Patrol and in legislative advocacy urging our legislators to defund federal support of Operation Lone Star, a program that escalates militarization of the border and is fueled by white supremist rhetoric. Continue Reading→
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Bishop Shelton – Easter Video After Party
Bishop Shelton and the confirmation class from St. Luke UMC in Sanford have put together a special Easter message for us. We celebrate confirmands all over our NC Conference connection! Continue Reading→
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Easter Sunday – Bishop Connie Shelton
“After the Sabbath, as the first light of the new week dawned, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to keep vigil at the tomb. (Matthew 28:1, MSG) “Why do we retell this Easter story year after year? Does it really matter? Yes, it matters! It matters because we hear God’s YES to humanity! It… Continue Reading→
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Prepare/Enrich Upcoming Training
Opportunity to assist you in working with couples to build better relationships. Join us for a one-day facilitator’s workshop to train you in the use of a couple assessment tool, www.prepare-enrich.com, that will be beneficial in your work with couples. Prepare and Enrich is a customized online assessment for either premarital or marital couples to assess… Continue Reading→