“A drop of water, if it could write out its own history, would explain the universe to us.” – Lucy Larcom Join us for the first of four Environment, Health and Faith focused Sacred Conversations.  For this first Sacred Conversations: Wholly Sacred and Beautifully Ordinary: Water, we will explore the use of water in religious […]

“Hearing the Still Small Voice in the Midst of Chaos” In Person and Virtual Retreat With Grace Imathiu February 12, 2022 Join us as we reflect on 1 Kings 19:12-13… 12 and after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a sound of sheer silence. 13 When Elijah heard it, he […]

Is a mystic a person seeking to escape the world, concerned only with the ecstasy of their own experience of union with the Divine, or is it a person who seeks to expand the radius of personal concern and responsibility by entering the world of social transformation from the position of oneness with all life […]

Is a mystic a person seeking to escape the world, concerned only with the ecstasy of their own experience of union with the Divine, or is it a person who seeks to expand the radius of personal concern and responsibility by entering the world of social transformation from the position of oneness with all life […]

“Being there” for young people means more to them than you know! Youth and young adults people need the examples and experiences of faithful adults to become mature Christians themselves. But it takes more than just casually interacting with a young person to grow their faith. Having a trusted Christian adult mentor to talk with […]

“Being there” for young people means more to them than you know! Youth and young adults people need the examples and experiences of faithful adults to become mature Christians themselves. But it takes more than just casually interacting with a young person to grow their faith. Having a trusted Christian adult mentor to talk with […]

Churches worry about staying relevant to young people.  But they are already experts in a topic that young people today care about – discerning a spiritual and vocational calling.  Unfortunately, many churches don’t make a consistent effort to talk about the power of Call and create an environment that celebrates and nurtures Calling. Helping youth […]

We’ve moved our “annual” conference from May to February. We look forward to seeing you "live" on 2/15.We'll have three sessions on Tuesday, February 15th: 9-11 & 2-4 + 6-7 to catch-up or continue the conversation If you cannot attend all 3 sessions, that is ok and just fine. We will follow-up, reach out, and […]

It’s your turn to lead the brief devotions at the beginning of the meeting. What will you do? Will it be more than an easily forgotten mini-sermon or a trite story you picked up online? Will it be a perfunctory prayer or could it be an experience that draws participants into the presence of God? […]

The mark of a good story is when your congregation begins to say, “That made me remember a time when …” Good storytelling leads listeners to take your story and make it apply it to their own situations. Good preaching and good storytelling go hand in hand. Join master storyteller, Rev. Charles Maynard, as he […]

Join us for a conversation with author James C. Howell and Publisher of The Upper Room Kimberly Orr during this live event. We'll talk about the hymns and music that form us. This live event launches our eCourse Listening through Lent.

NC Aids Action Network has been working since 2010 to improve the lives of people living with HIV in the state of North Carolina. Join to learn about the work, policies that affect people living with HIV and how to get involved in legislative advocacy.