Latest Updates
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Want Healthy Conversations in Your Church?
We have good news! The Center for Leadership Excellence has received a grant from the Intentional Growth Center to support 40 congregations that would like to offer The Colossian Way in their church (read the news article). You have a chance to secure one of these spots for your congregation today. The Colossian Way is a small… Continue Reading→
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University UMC Doors Vandalized
When you drive past University United Methodist Church in Chapel Hill, you see a series of doors. Not just the physical doors that allow entry into the church, but a display of brightly-colored doors on the front lawn, proclaiming that “GOD’S DOORS ARE OPEN TO ALL.” There’s another door at the far end – a… Continue Reading→
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CLE Awarded Grant for The Colossian Way
The NC Conference Center for Leadership Excellence (CLE) has been awarded a significant grant from the Intentional Growth Center (IGC) to help fund The Colossian Way Initiative. The almost $8000 grant will help support 40 churches that would like to implement this program in their congregation. The Colossian Way is a small-group curriculum that structures conversations… Continue Reading→
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connections: Everflowing Fire & Light of God
As we move toward Pentecost, let us give witness to God’s work in our lives and give thanks for the Spirit that guides us and leads us and also for the gift of Bishop Leonard Fairley. Continue Reading→
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Learn about the Israel-Palestine Conflict
The NC Conference Media Center keeps a collection of resources related to the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Borrow these books or DVDs to increase your understanding of the current situation. Another excellent resource is United Methodist Kairos Response. They offer education, news, action, resources, and webinars, including a webinar that featured our Bishop Hope… Continue Reading→
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Don’t Miss Our Second Event!
This week, Susan Beaumont will join us for the second of three sessions in her series about leading the church in this liminal season. This week’s session focuses on the soul of the institution and how, in these liminal seasons, we can look deep within to ask who we are as a people and a… Continue Reading→