{"id":171,"date":"2023-01-17T13:11:09","date_gmt":"2023-01-17T18:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/umcollective\/?page_id=171"},"modified":"2026-05-28T12:48:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T16:48:48","slug":"lighthouse-congregations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/","title":{"rendered":"Lighthouse Congregations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgb(244,245,248) 0%,rgba(242,244,247,0) 100%);margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide mb-0 mt-0 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a88674e0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignwide is-light mb-0 mt-0 has-theme-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6aff0caa51568e31f93cb3cc384cc316\" style=\"border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1569\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-173\" alt=\"Lighthouse at Sunset\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/01\/paulius-dragunas-Nhs0sLAn1Is-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/01\/paulius-dragunas-Nhs0sLAn1Is-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/01\/paulius-dragunas-Nhs0sLAn1Is-unsplash-720x441.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/01\/paulius-dragunas-Nhs0sLAn1Is-unsplash-1440x883.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/01\/paulius-dragunas-Nhs0sLAn1Is-unsplash-768x471.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/01\/paulius-dragunas-Nhs0sLAn1Is-unsplash-1536x941.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/01\/paulius-dragunas-Nhs0sLAn1Is-unsplash-2048x1255.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/01\/paulius-dragunas-Nhs0sLAn1Is-unsplash-150x92.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/01\/paulius-dragunas-Nhs0sLAn1Is-unsplash-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/01\/paulius-dragunas-Nhs0sLAn1Is-unsplash-1024x628.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#d1dad8\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-048d0385 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19eabfb7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><style>@media only screen and (max-width: 600px) {.gb-6a26f3806d359{font-size: 36px!important;}}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"gb-6a26f3806d359 wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(32.518px, 2.032rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 2.711), 58px);\"><strong>Lighthouse Congregations<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">A Harbor of Hospitality<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.319), 17px);\">United Methodist faith communities in the NC Conference that are intentionally committed to providing a warm welcome, a place to land, and a path toward meaningful connection for all people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2ee5143c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxx-large);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide wp-container-content-9e2f13cb is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8c366a71 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"letter-spacing:-1px\">A New Season of Ministry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-bf0d21c3a868141795538ac13ae584ea\">The Lighthouse initiative is evolving. Originally formed as a response to disaffiliation, these congregations are now transitioning into a deeper partnership with the Center for Leadership Excellence (CLE).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-23cc8a20 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide has-tertiary-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5b3116c9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f5f3bcb8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-outermost-icon-block\"><div class=\"icon-container has-icon-color has-primary-color\" style=\"color:#E4002B;width:48px;transform:rotate(0deg) scaleX(1) scaleY(1)\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M244.8,150.4a8,8,0,0,1-11.2-1.6A51.6,51.6,0,0,0,192,128a8,8,0,0,1-7.37-4.89,8,8,0,0,1,0-6.22A8,8,0,0,1,192,112a24,24,0,1,0-23.24-30,8,8,0,1,1-15.5-4A40,40,0,1,1,219,117.51a67.94,67.94,0,0,1,27.43,21.68A8,8,0,0,1,244.8,150.4ZM190.92,212a8,8,0,1,1-13.84,8,57,57,0,0,0-98.16,0,8,8,0,1,1-13.84-8,72.06,72.06,0,0,1,33.74-29.92,48,48,0,1,1,58.36,0A72.06,72.06,0,0,1,190.92,212ZM128,176a32,32,0,1,0-32-32A32,32,0,0,0,128,176ZM72,120a8,8,0,0,0-8-8A24,24,0,1,1,87.24,82a8,8,0,1,0,15.5-4A40,40,0,1,0,37,117.51,67.94,67.94,0,0,0,9.6,139.19a8,8,0,1,0,12.8,9.61A51.6,51.6,0,0,1,64,128,8,8,0,0,0,72,120Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Intentional Hospitality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating spaces where everyone, regardless of their journey, finds a home.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f5f3bcb8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-outermost-icon-block\"><div class=\"icon-container has-icon-color has-primary-color\" style=\"color:#E4002B;width:48px;transform:rotate(0deg) scaleX(1) scaleY(1)\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M178,40c-20.65,0-38.73,8.88-50,23.89C116.73,48.88,98.65,40,78,40a62.07,62.07,0,0,0-62,62c0,70,103.79,126.66,108.21,129a8,8,0,0,0,7.58,0C136.21,228.66,240,172,240,102A62.07,62.07,0,0,0,178,40ZM128,214.8C109.74,204.16,32,155.69,32,102A46.06,46.06,0,0,1,78,56c19.45,0,35.78,10.36,42.6,27a8,8,0,0,0,14.8,0c6.82-16.67,23.15-27,42.6-27a46.06,46.06,0,0,1,46,46C224,155.61,146.24,204.15,128,214.8Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Relational Discipleship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving beyond attendance to meaningful connection and spiritual growth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f5f3bcb8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-outermost-icon-block\"><div class=\"icon-container has-icon-color has-primary-color\" style=\"color:#E4002B;width:48px;transform:rotate(0deg) scaleX(1) scaleY(1)\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M232,48H160a40,40,0,0,0-32,16A40,40,0,0,0,96,48H24a8,8,0,0,0-8,8V200a8,8,0,0,0,8,8H96a24,24,0,0,1,24,24,8,8,0,0,0,16,0,24,24,0,0,1,24-24h72a8,8,0,0,0,8-8V56A8,8,0,0,0,232,48ZM96,192H32V64H96a24,24,0,0,1,24,24V200A39.81,39.81,0,0,0,96,192Zm128,0H160a39.81,39.81,0,0,0-24,8V88a24,24,0,0,1,24-24h64Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Collaborative Visioning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Utilizing CLE resources, peer cohorts, and consultations to dream of what\u2019s next for our communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-tertiary-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8aea5c0f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-large);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\">Register for Upcoming Lighthouse Congregations Events and Workshops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f5f3bcb8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fresh Expressions Summer VBS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Has your congregation been curious about Fresh Expressions? Are you interested but unsure how to get started? Throughout the summer, participants in this year\u2019s Fresh Expressions Cohort through the Center of Leadership Excellence will be showcasing their various ministry projects and providing opportunities to learn more. Sign up on the Lighthouse Congregations website for the immersions you would like to experience. All of these gatherings will provide space for Q&amp;A so that you can walk away prepared to start your own Fresh Expressions. Space is limited so sign up soon!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/fresh-expressions-summer-vbs\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1414\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/05\/Fresh-Expressions-VBS-Immersions-Flyer-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1390\" style=\"border-radius:10px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/05\/Fresh-Expressions-VBS-Immersions-Flyer-5.png 1414w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/05\/Fresh-Expressions-VBS-Immersions-Flyer-5-509x720.png 509w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/05\/Fresh-Expressions-VBS-Immersions-Flyer-5-1018x1440.png 1018w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/05\/Fresh-Expressions-VBS-Immersions-Flyer-5-768x1086.png 768w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/05\/Fresh-Expressions-VBS-Immersions-Flyer-5-1086x1536.png 1086w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1414px) 100vw, 1414px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f5f3bcb8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Small Group Ministries and Hospitality Webinar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Join us on Thursday, July 30th from 10am-Noon on Zoom for a webinar led by Rev. Tyler Williams and Rev. Brent Levy. This workshop will cover the importance of small group ministries and how to build intentional hospitality practices within your congregation. This event is free for Lighthouse Congregations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/small-group-ministries-and-hospitality-webinar\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1414\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/05\/Zoom-Event-Flyer-July-30-Workshop.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1391\" style=\"border-radius:10px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/05\/Zoom-Event-Flyer-July-30-Workshop.png 1414w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/05\/Zoom-Event-Flyer-July-30-Workshop-509x720.png 509w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/05\/Zoom-Event-Flyer-July-30-Workshop-1018x1440.png 1018w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/05\/Zoom-Event-Flyer-July-30-Workshop-768x1086.png 768w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/05\/Zoom-Event-Flyer-July-30-Workshop-1086x1536.png 1086w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1414px) 100vw, 1414px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/fresh-expressions-summer-vbs\/\">FX VBS Signup<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-d445cf74 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/small-group-ministries-and-hospitality-webinar\/\">Small Group Ministires Signup<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-main-accent-color has-main-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-b5bd58000462eda1b77972758755264f has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d9e1cb6e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-large);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide ollie-swap-order is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-97d981de wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:40%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2d729e81 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-638a4f43ef316944c70a6d131ad832d9\">Share Your Story of Hospitality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b67029d9720065cc118e29f085c4a11c\">As we move into this new phase under the CLE, we are gathering data and success stories to better understand the impact of our collective ministry. If your church is an active Lighthouse, please complete our current impact survey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-button-brand is-style-button-brand--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/sWB4o3N7akpxQsby5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Complete the Survey<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1113\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/08\/ncc-logo-lighthouse-plural-transparent-1113x1440.png\" alt=\"Blue Lighthouse Congregations Logo\" class=\"wp-image-1038\" style=\"border-radius:20px;aspect-ratio:0.7729209340434249;width:432px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/08\/ncc-logo-lighthouse-plural-transparent-1113x1440.png 1113w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/08\/ncc-logo-lighthouse-plural-transparent-556x720.png 556w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/08\/ncc-logo-lighthouse-plural-transparent-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/08\/ncc-logo-lighthouse-plural-transparent-1187x1536.png 1187w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/08\/ncc-logo-lighthouse-plural-transparent-1583x2048.png 1583w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1113px) 100vw, 1113px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"min-height:562px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"883\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-173 size-large\" alt=\"Lighthouse at Sunset\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/01\/paulius-dragunas-Nhs0sLAn1Is-unsplash-1440x883.jpg\" style=\"object-position:59% 65%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"59% 65%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/01\/paulius-dragunas-Nhs0sLAn1Is-unsplash-1440x883.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/01\/paulius-dragunas-Nhs0sLAn1Is-unsplash-720x441.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/01\/paulius-dragunas-Nhs0sLAn1Is-unsplash-768x471.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/01\/paulius-dragunas-Nhs0sLAn1Is-unsplash-1536x941.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/01\/paulius-dragunas-Nhs0sLAn1Is-unsplash-2048x1255.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/01\/paulius-dragunas-Nhs0sLAn1Is-unsplash-150x92.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/01\/paulius-dragunas-Nhs0sLAn1Is-unsplash-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/01\/paulius-dragunas-Nhs0sLAn1Is-unsplash-1024x628.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#d1dad8\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">Looking for a Lighthouse Congregation?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-03627597 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/district\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px\">Lighthouse Congregations by District<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull ncc-hide has-tertiary-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b4a49c92 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-large);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-large)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:clamp(16.834px, 1.052rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.975), 26px);line-height:1.2\"><strong>Become a Lighthouse Congregation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your church has decided to be a Lighthouse Congregation, make your commitment to remain a part of The United Methodist Church, and serve those who have lost their church homes through disaffiliation or closure, complete our form to sign up and become a Lighthouse Congregation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/signup\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px\">Sign Up<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1zJ4Jqzf8ApbeRZH6TWIGKICUnstueQFjBxqmv5yMhUY\/edit?usp=sharing\" style=\"border-radius:5px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full gpb-rounded-lg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/umcollective\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/08\/ncc-logo-lighthouse-1920x1080-web.jpg\" alt=\"Lighthouse Congregations logo on a blurred background\" class=\"wp-image-1030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/08\/ncc-logo-lighthouse-1920x1080-web.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/08\/ncc-logo-lighthouse-1920x1080-web-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/08\/ncc-logo-lighthouse-1920x1080-web-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/08\/ncc-logo-lighthouse-1920x1080-web-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/08\/ncc-logo-lighthouse-1920x1080-web-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-main-color has-tertiary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-87b8cb89 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-large);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-main-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5567784a474fbf17f8dceb31f17ea326\">Upcoming Opportunities with the Center for Leadership Excellence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-main-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2dedd75099f2bcbbb432910a5420ea0e\">As Lighthouse Congregations move into this next chapter, we are creating a clear pathway for learning and follow-through. These upcoming CLE events are not one-time experiences. Each one will be paired with Lighthouse follow-up gatherings where we will reflect together, share ideas, and support one another as we put this work into practice in our congregations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide ollie-row-stack has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-250e73bd wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-main-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-565dd5f85472f7e020a736016825f726\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.25rem, 1.25rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.277), 2rem);\">It&#8217;s Hard to Love Your Neighbors if You Don&#8217;t Know Them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>August 20, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-main-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ed25912fd8391d1b43100582eeca4b64\">How can your congregation more faithfully know and serve its neighbors? This interactive session introduces MissionInsite, a tool that provides demographic insights into your community\u2019s needs, priorities, and opportunities for ministry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-main-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-618e3a1db9b1db61338403c434ca1cfe\">You will learn how to interpret that data and turn it into practical action. This work strengthens outreach, mission, and evangelism while helping your congregation align with the broader connection of The United Methodist Church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-main-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-09f9e02a16f629bc3d3a84449cde2f3d\">Come as a team. You will spend time reflecting on your community and identifying next steps you can implement together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Register Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-outermost-icon-block\"><div class=\"icon-container has-icon-color has-icon-background-color has-primary-background-color has-base-color\" style=\"background-color:#E4002B;color:#FFFFFF;width:35px;padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;border-radius:10px;transform:rotate(0deg) scaleX(1) scaleY(1)\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M6.863 13.644L5 13.25h-.5a.5.5 0 01-.5-.5v-3a.5.5 0 01.5-.5H5L18 6.5h2V16h-2l-3.854-.815.026.008a3.75 3.75 0 01-7.31-1.549zm1.477.313a2.251 2.251 0 004.356.921l-4.356-.921zm-2.84-3.28L18.157 8h.343v6.5h-.343L5.5 11.823v-1.146z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">In addition to the scheduled MissionInsite follow-up session, we will offer a Lighthouse Zoom gathering on Thursday, September 3rd at Noon to continue the conversation. This will be a space to share insights, ask questions, and support one another as you begin putting this work into practice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Add Lighthouse Follow Up to Calendar<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1d77b91b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-large);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"latest-updates\" style=\"font-size:clamp(25.984px, 1.624rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.917), 44px);\"><strong>Latest Updates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-spacer-divider gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:40px\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-6d3fbd8f wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1377 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-stories tag-lighthouse-congregations\">\n<figure class=\"gpb-rounded-lg wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/2026\/04\/lighthouse-congregations-zebulon-umc\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/04\/lc-zebulon.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Lighthouse Congregations: Zebulon UMC\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/04\/lc-zebulon.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/04\/lc-zebulon-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/04\/lc-zebulon-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/2026\/04\/lighthouse-congregations-zebulon-umc\/\" target=\"_self\" >Lighthouse Congregations: Zebulon UMC<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-04-24T15:53:43-04:00\">April 24, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Our church, Zebulon United Methodist Church, became a Lighthouse Congregation back in February 2023, not long after we learned that being a Lighthouse Congregation was possible. Since then, we have <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/2026\/04\/lighthouse-congregations-zebulon-umc\/\">Continue Reading\u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1091 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-stories tag-lighthouse-congregations tag-new-faith-communities\">\n<figure class=\"gpb-rounded-lg wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/2023\/09\/lighthouse-congregations-wesley-memorial\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/09\/wmumc-lighthouse-feature.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Lighthouse Congregations: Wesley Memorial UMC (Wilmington)\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/09\/wmumc-lighthouse-feature.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/09\/wmumc-lighthouse-feature-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/09\/wmumc-lighthouse-feature-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/2023\/09\/lighthouse-congregations-wesley-memorial\/\" target=\"_self\" >Lighthouse Congregations: Wesley Memorial UMC (Wilmington)<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-09-05T13:22:44-04:00\">September 5, 2023<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">&#8220;We&#8217;re a beacon of light, we shine Christ&#8217;s light, and we welcome people and say, &#8216;It&#8217;s safe here.&#8217;&#8221; Members of Wesley Memorial UMC in Wilmington share what it means to <a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/2023\/09\/lighthouse-congregations-wesley-memorial\/\">Continue Reading\u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-985 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-stories tag-lighthouse-congregations tag-new-faith-communities\">\n<figure class=\"gpb-rounded-lg wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/2023\/07\/lighthouse-congregations-ann-street-umc\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/07\/lighthouse-congregations-ann-street-umc.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Lighthouse Congregations: Ann Street UMC\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/07\/lighthouse-congregations-ann-street-umc.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/07\/lighthouse-congregations-ann-street-umc-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/07\/lighthouse-congregations-ann-street-umc-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/lighthouse-congregations\/2023\/07\/lighthouse-congregations-ann-street-umc\/\" target=\"_self\" >Lighthouse Congregations: Ann Street UMC<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-07-11T17:35:38-04:00\">July 11, 2023<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Members at Ann Street UMC discuss being a Lighthouse Congregation and welcoming people in their church and community. 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