Latest Updates
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What is the role of laity to lead in this time?
As laity in your church, your role in shaping conversation and supporting your congregation’s ministry is vital, and we are here to support and equip you in your work. To that end, we are reaching out to be sure you are aware of a resource and an opportunity… Resource – United Methodist Communications has released… Continue Reading→
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Do You Believe North Carolina has a Human Trafficking Problem?
North Carolina is ranked ninth in the nation for human trafficking cases. Southeast North Carolina is particularly vulnerable due to the convergence of Interstate 40 with the I-95 corridor. Continue Reading→
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Disaster Ministries Receives UMCOR Grant to Build Solar Power Trailer
In partnership with the Florida Conference, NC Conference Disaster Ministries was awarded a grant from the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) Environmental Sustainability Unit to build a mobile solar power disaster response trailer. The trailer will be used by Early Response Teams (ERTs) responding in impacted communities when power is unavailable. Teams from NC… Continue Reading→
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COVID Grant Program Ending in October
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the NC Conference’s Council on Finance and Administration made relief money available to the Cabinet to help local churches with operational expenses and pastoral compensation. Those funds were supplemental grants to the Cabinet from the Conference’s reserve funds. The Insurance Committee and the Board of Pension also provided… Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement for September
It was the final day of the Wild Goose Festival, an event I have attended every summer since its beginning in 2010. The final worship service this year included a riveting sermon by Diana Butler Bass. Continue Reading→
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Yam Jam is Back!
Yam Jam is back! Come join the fun as we glean sweet potatoes to benefit local hunger relief organizations this fall! We will be gathering each Saturday in October from 8am-12pm at a field near the Wake/Harnett county line to glean sweet potatoes and share them with agencies feeding people in need. We will also… Continue Reading→