Latest Updates
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Faith and Lands Webinar
Join our partners to learn about faithfully using church property! REGISTER NOW for our FREE Virtual Training! FAITH + LANDS 101 When: October 21, 2021Time: 10:00am – 11:30 am Who Should Attend? – Churches (pastors and lay members) How to Register? Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/faith-lands-101-registration-170343311430 Registration Ends: October 15, 2021 Does your church have access to underutilized or unused land? Are you looking… Continue Reading→
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Called to a Life of Abundance
We have heard from many pastors and laity alike that these past 18 months have felt like wandering in the wilderness. Even more, as our communities of faith seek to envision the future, many are finding themselves stuck in a scarcity mindset, even though we know God has called us to a life of abundance. … Continue Reading→
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C4C Amid a Pandemic
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” Charles Dickens opened his novel, “A Tale of Two Cities,” with this now infamous quote in 1859. Over 160 years later, we could make a case for describing the ministries of Congregations for Children as “the best of times amid the worst of… Continue Reading→
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A Pastoral Response to the Recent Racist Incident at Methodist University
Methodist University has been and continues to be a major part of our lives and is deeply rooted in our collective consciousness. The inappropriate and reprehensible racist action in one of its sororities has shaken all of us. Our immediate prayers go out first to the student-athletes who have been harmed and the entire African… Continue Reading→
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NC Education Corps
Congregations for Children is pleased to share information about The North Carolina Education Corps, a new and exciting independent, nonprofit organization that matches hardworking, service-oriented North Carolinians with opportunities to make a life-changing difference in the lives of young students across the state. NCEC partners with local schools to recruit, train, and deploy corps members —… Continue Reading→
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Welcoming Afghan Allies and Friends
Join us for a virtual gathering on ZOOM,Thurs., Sept. 30th from 1 – 2:20 PM EST Church World Service (CWS) is hosting a call for clergy and judicatory/regional/conference leaders to hear how faith communities can partner with CWS to welcome our Afghan allies and friends. This call will provide a programmatic update on our Afghan… Continue Reading→