Latest Updates
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Joy to the World!
When I left the courthouse in Scotland County, North Carolina, I was weeping so hard I could barely see where I was going. I had gone in search of a birth certificate but discovered it was nonexistent. It was like being told you do not exist. The walk back home, across the railroad tracks of… Continue Reading→
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Local Church Treasurer Training January 11, 2023
Local church treasurer and finance training will be held at the UM Building in Garner on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. Local church treasurers, finance committee members, and pastors are invited to register. We will cover important topics such as tax requirements, local church internal controls, local church audits, and… Continue Reading→
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NFC December 2022 Newsletter
The Word Became Flesh and Moved into the Neighborhood (John 1:14 MSG) by Rev. Dr. Tim Catlett, Executive Director of New Faith Communities My family has lived on the same street for almost 10 years. This is the longest we have lived in one place. We have watched the children in our neighborhood grow from… Continue Reading→
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Thank You, Bishop Fairley!
As Bishop Fairley’s time among the people of the NC Conference comes to a close, leaders from around our Conference expressed their gratitude for him, for his wife, Dawn, and for their shared ministry life with us. Watch the video below. We’ve created a form where you can share your words of gratitude as well.… Continue Reading→
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Ten Scholarships Available for Healing Haunted Histories
We are offering an amazing opportunity, a journey/course with a cohort of justice-seeking people with the authors of Healing Haunted Histories, Dr. Elaine Enns and Ched Myers. This original work, subtitled “A Settler’s Discipleship of Decolonization,” brings innovative and transformative learning experiences to persons who want to pursue more fully the intersectionality between faith and… Continue Reading→
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Scouting Update December 19, 2022
Scouting Ministries has released the following updates as the year draws to a close: GCUMM will not and has not taken actions that diminish the protection of the church. We do seek ways to grow the ministry, care for children safely, and honor the calling of tens of thousands of adults who volunteer to live… Continue Reading→