Latest Updates
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connections: Joy & Sorrow
Bishop Ward reminds us that the joy of Mardi Gras and the sorrow of Lent and the journey toward Easter moves us into life in Christ, life abundant, and life forevermore. Continue Reading→
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2020 Affordable Care Act Reporting
As in previous years, here are the steps we are taking for Affordable Care Act tax reporting for our conference for 2020: The Conference will file 1095-B forms for all of the participants on our health care plan. This means that local churches with less than 50 employees will not need to file any forms. The Conference… Continue Reading→
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Reminder: Live Ash Wednesday Service & Daily Reflections
Two important reminders as we enter the season of Lent, which begins this week with Ash Wednesday: Ash Wednesday Service We will share a live Ash Wednesday service at noon via live.nccumc.org on Wednesday the 17th. To prepare for the service, please have available a container of dirt that is meaningful to you. Perhaps some… Continue Reading→
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Registration Open for Online Class: Lay Pastoral Care Giving
This course will offer a systemic path for pastoral care using the gifts of the laity in the church. Unique to this course is the ongoing training and accountability meetings outlined for those in this valuable ministry. Daily class lessons will run from February 22 through March 5 and will include a live Zoom session.… Continue Reading→
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Pastors: Make a Lenten Commitment to Self-Care
As we approach the one-year mark of ministry in a pandemic, the Center for Leadership Excellence invites you to make a Lenten commitment to self-care by participating in Manna. Curious what Manna is all about? Listen to this 3-minute video from the Rev. Lisa Yebuah, created to introduce the program to pastors about to embark on this… Continue Reading→
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Cancer Companions has online training
Cancer Companions brings hope to anyone coping with cancer. There are one-on-one or group volunteer companions, prayer partners, bible studies, devotionals, resources and more. You can easily start a Cancer Companions group in your church! Please consider the benefits of serving God’s people through this ministry. Five Ways Cancer Companions Will Impact Your Church Lives… Continue Reading→