Latest Updates
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Clergy Ethics Training
Each quadrennium, the North Carolina Conference holds a mandatory Ethics Training for all clergy. This includes but is not limited to those assigned/appointed, serving a church, in extension ministry, or who might serve in the future. Please register for the in-person training by December 3, 2024. This Ethics Training will be led by Rev. Lindsay… Continue Reading→
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Preparing Your Church Property for Winter Weather
The winter season is approaching, and it is important to prepare your church property for chilly temperatures and winter weather. The United Methodist Insurance Program has compiled resources to help you prepare. Pipe Freeze Prevention (Philadephia Insurance Companies)→ Winter Weather Checklist→ United Methodist Insurance GuideOne Risk Management Webinar→ Winter Resilience: A Guide to Preventing Frozen… Continue Reading→
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Announcing Winter Quarter Lay Servant Ministries Classes
Your Lay Servant Ministries team is pleased to announce six courses for our 2024-2025 Winter Quarter. Winter is the perfect season to settle in with a warm drink and deepen your learning from home. Five of our six classes are online, including a self-paced course. Soul Reset will be offered as a two-week journey that invites… Continue Reading→
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An Ecouragement for November
I cannot say that I’ve felt much like laughing as of late. Between feelings of general “church weariness,” election angst, charge conference season… it all feels a bit like living in a giant woodworking vise. The pressure keeps increasing, and with each twist of the handle, I wonder if this will be the one that… Continue Reading→
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Lenten Study: Gun Violence Prevention
While Advent is likely on most pastors’ minds, planning for a Lenten study now means preparing congregations to reflect thoughtfully during the Lenten season and to remain grounded in our United Methodist beliefs. The Bishop’s Gun Violence Prevention Task Force and the Board of Church and Society want to equip you for this season by… Continue Reading→
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New Faith Communities and the Center for Leadership Excellence Partner for a Fresh Expressions Day of Learning
Can you imagine? Imagine worship that doesn’t match our expectations of Sunday mornings in sanctuaries lit by a mix of stained glass and sunshine and pianos playing familiar hymns that repeat in our minds even as we spend the remaining day at the grocery store and meeting with friends. While the connection with deeply held… Continue Reading→