There is little to say, Mr. Gilbert, when the heart is bruised.–Emily Dickinson If you’ve ever sat down to write a condolence letter and were at a loss for words, you’re not alone. In this workshop we will take a look at condolence letters from writers throughout history to find the inspiration we need to get […]
Pastors for North Carolina Children hosts a Monthly Leaders Gathering. This informal Zoom call invites leaders of any faith (clergy or not) to a discussion covering the intersection of faith and child advocacy, as well as current topics in North Carolina public education. We also share announcements and update with each other as we work […]
Course Dates:July 8 – August 30, 2024 Is the beloved community local, national, global, or universal? What kind of love is required for the beloved community? Is such a community only an ideal, or can it be actualized in the here and now? Tracing the phrase ‘beloved community’ from Josiah Royce through Martin Luther King Jr. to […]
July 8 - 29 This course is for laypeople, pastors, or anyone else who is interested in learning how to read the Bible with a postcolonial lens. The class will focus on the readings of the Revised Common Lectionary for Advent of 2024 and Lent of 2025, but it will offer frameworks and tools that […]
Course Dates: July 8 – 19, 2024 Mother Teresa served the poorest of the poor throughout her life. Even though her work was known worldwide, she never took credit for her accomplishments and always tried to divert the attention she received to God. However, she struggled with darkness in her interior life. “If I ever […]
Course Dates: July 8 – 27, 2024 Are you struggling with reaching all the kids in your class? Do some kids thrive while others disrupt? Are there students of multiple ages trying to learn the same material? Do those with learning differences get lost in the background? If so, you likely find the cookie-cutter lessons […]
Blending insights from philosophers, poets, scientists, and theologians, Life After Doom explores the complexity of hope, the necessity of grief, and the need for new ways of thinking, becoming, and belonging in turbulent times. Mark your calendar for Tuesdays, July 9 – Aug 13, 6:30pm – 8:00pm and join in for this meaningful discussion via zoom.
Are you looking for a message of hope for this year's Advent worship? Join us for our summer webinars on Tuesdays, July 9, 16, and 23 at 7:00 PM EST/6:00 PM CST. We will engage in courageous conversations about planning a worship service that offers hope for those living with HIV. This is an opportunity […]
Safe storage of firearms saves lives. During this webinar, you will learn statistics and stories about how guns are often taken from legal owners and why consistent and proper gun storage matters. Congregations and individuals can make a difference in safe storage and violence prevention. William Lassiter, from the NC Department of Public Safety, will share about opportunities to get involved in statewide juvenile violence prevention councils. He will […]
Join Charles Maynard, author of 34 books including A Storyteller Looks at the Gospel of John and A Storyteller Looks at the Parables, as he shares his thoughts on how to use storytelling to bring your sermons to life. Maynard believes a good story doesn’t have to be explained. In addition to being a renowned storyteller, Charles Maynard is […]
“Everywhere the Undrowned is, somewhat unbelievably, Smith’s first book . . . . a kind of prose poetry that recalls the work of famed writers like Denis Johnson and Raymond Carver . . . . not only a compelling memoir but a work of literature.”—Washington Post Book World Join us for a reading with Stephanie Clare […]
Join United Women in Faith members and friends for a powerful workshop led by Sashi James, Director of Reimagining Communities at the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls and Families for Justice as Healing. This workshop is offered through United Women in Faith. All are welcome. There is no cost to […]
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