Latest Updates
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Wespath Benefit Resources to Support People Affected By Disasters
Wespath has compiled resources to support benefits plan participants affected by hurricanes and natural disasters. The resources include mental health support, hardship withdrawals for United Methodist Personal Investment Plan (UMPIP) participants, and more. Optum, one of Wespath’s partners, also has mental health and emotional support resources that can be shared with local church congregation members.… Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement for October
I am preparing to take a renewal leave for the month of November. I have some things planned and days with no plans. I will take a social media fast. I will see friends and visit the beach. I am so grateful for the women who have taken Sabbatical and renewal leave. So many have… Continue Reading→
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Bishop Shelton Announces Cabinet Transition Beginning January 2025
As we continue to “right-size” in the North Carolina Conference, Bishop Shelton announces a Cabinet transition, effective January 1, 2025. Rev. Tara Lain, current Harbor District Superintendent, will become the District Superintendent of the Harbor (39 churches) and Sound (43 churches) Districts on January 1, 2025. Rev. Jon Strother, current Sound District Superintendent, will fully… Continue Reading→
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Help Pack UMCOR Kits at MERCI
Are you looking for ways to assist with hurricane relief efforts in the Western NC Conference? We need your help packing UMCOR kits at MERCI on Friday, October 11, from 9 am – 1 pm. If you are interested in serving, please contact Rev. Bill Haddock at . Kits will be collected through October 11.… Continue Reading→
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Clergy Care Resources
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. The NC Conference Media Center offers books and DVD studies that help clergy care for themselves and be cared for by those around them. The Clergy Care pathfinder includes titles on: What is a pathfinder? Pathfinders are lists of books, studies, and DVDs that are available to borrow from the… Continue Reading→
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A Letter to My Pastor, by Lester Ruth
An objective of the Dementia Resource Series is to offer ways for pastors and worship leaders to connect with those with dementia in worship. Duke Divinity Professor, Lester Ruth, offers his perspectives in “A Letter to My Pastor: If My Mind Should Start to Slip, What to Do with Me in Worship.” This letter is a… Continue Reading→