The Bible is the most published, best selling, most consequential book in the history of the world. It is also one of the most complex documents ever conceived. As a consequence we see a multitude of “simple” approaches to reading the Bible. On the other end, we see many scholarly approaches to reading the ancient […]

We extend an invite to join us for a six-week Saving Grace program with fellow clergy. Register for one of the two virtual sessions—attendance is limited to 22 individuals per session. WHEN: Session 1:Tuesdays—January 11, 18, 25 and February 1, 8, 1512:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Central timeSession 2:Wednesdays—January 12, 19, 26 and February 2, 9, 163:00 […]

As clergy, we are called, among other things, to preach. In September, there was a tremendous response to Bishop Sharma Lewis’ webinar related to preaching for Advent. Bishop Lewis, author of best-selling Lenten guide, Journey to Transformation, will be with us January 11 to lead a one-hour session on Preaching During Lent.Bring two pens. You’ll […]

A panel discussion of Israel’s labeling of six Palestinian organizations as terrorists and the bigger picture of Israeli lawfare - manipulation of legislation, political labels, and their own judicial system to muzzle human rights defenders, violate universal rights with impunity and hide the reality of Israeli apartheid and brutal oppression. The panel will consider the […]

This 7-part webinar series (on Thursdays in January and February), is designed to equip “digital missionaries” who are using technology to start new outreach ministries. Presented by leaders of Fresh Expressions of Church, these 90-minute sessions (6:00-7:30p ET/5:00-6:30p CT) will cover a wide range of topics. While focused on practical applications, participants will gain new […]

Join Representative Julie von Haefen as she discusses key issues related to public education from the 2021 legislative session.

This course introduces the Psalms by exploring the impact of the Psalms for understanding who God is, what it means to be human, and how this knowledge influences interaction with the world. The class will study the Psalms in the context of the worship life of ancient Israel with a view to their role in the present day.  The Book […]

This course is not just for women! The workshop is about how Christians in different cultures, different time periods, and different social locations have told their faith stories. Amy Oden, professor of the History of Christianity and Dean of Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC, presents video lectures on six Christian women who wrote about […]

To open the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Duke Divinity School, the Center for Studies in the Wesleyan Tradition, and the Methodist House of Studies will hold a public lecture, “Ecumenism, Geoffrey Wainwright, and the Oxford Handbook,” by Monsignor Paul McPartlan. The lecture is virtual and registration is required to receive the Zoom link. The Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Wainwright, a […]

Join a conversation with Gene Nichol and Heather Hunt, researchers with the NC Poverty Research Fund at UNC Law School. They will discuss sobering data from their new must-read report “The persistent and pervasive challenge of child poverty and hunger in NC.” Time will be provided for Q and A with the audience.

Conflict is a natural, normal, and necessary part of life. When navigated faithfully, conflict can be transformed from a destructive dynamic to a constructive force that produces growth. Relational covenants are powerful tools for transforming conflict because they provide clear expectations to guide human relationships. This session will describe what relational covenants are, why we […]

Join us to learn more about how we can work toward justice with our Afghan neighbors and hear updates. Speaker David Wildman serves as the liaison to the United Nations, the Middle East & Afghanistan for Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church. He has traveled regularly to Afghanistan since 2004. He has served with […]