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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→
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The Duke Endowment Announces List of United Methodist Churches Eligible for Funding Support
James B. Duke understood that in rural areas, churches were often the strongest and most effective community institutions. Today, The Duke Endowment is pleased to announce the most recent list of United Methodist churches eligible for support from the Endowment’s Rural Church program area. This list, nearly 600 congregations strong, points to the continued strength… Continue Reading→
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Leadership and Church Administration: Tables are Open
The Center for Leadership Excellence presents Tables are Open, a Leadership and Church Administration webinar with Dennis Peay, designed to provide essential guidance and learning on completing your NCCUMC Statistical Tables reporting. Continue Reading→
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Youth in Unity: A Weekend of Growth, Fellowship, and Leadership Development
This year, the Youth in Unity event at Epworth United Methodist Church in Durham was a powerful weekend for middle and high school students of color from the North Carolina Conference. Formerly known as Más Diversity, the name change to Youth in Unity reflects our renewed mission to teach young people about God while cultivating future leaders in their communities. As the Dean… Continue Reading→