How can you help shape a Fossil-Free NC? NC Interfaith Power & Light (NCIPL) is part of the People Power NC collaborative and we are hosting an informational webinar to learn about the state’s carbon planning process and how you can speak up for the energy future you want. We need to hear directly from […]

While we find struggling churches in different contexts, theological backgrounds, sizes, and cultures, declining congregations have one thing in common: A palpable lack of focus on what God desires. They have collectively ceased seeking God’s plan for their congregations and communities. Conversely, all thriving churches have leaders fearlessly living in God’s purpose, both individually and […]

Everyone knows that shopping around your insurance can save you money. But if you are a church, it might cost you down the road if you don't buy coverage specifically meant for a church. On March 31 at 2:30 EST, the United Methodist Insurance Program (UMIP) is hosting an informational webinar called "Church Specific Insurance: […]

The Theology, Medicine, and Culture Initiative at Duke Divinity School is hosting the sixth and final of its spring seminar series, “God v. Mammon: Neuroscience, Economics, and the Biopolitics of Morality,” with M. Therese Lysaught, Ph.D., professor of moral theology and healthcare at the Neiswanger Institute for Bioethics and Health Care Leadership at the Stritch School of Medicine, […]

This course is based on the widely-used book Journey through the Psalms, and features video lessons by its author, Dr. Denise Dombkowski Hopkins, Professor of Hebrew Bible at Wesley Theological Seminary. Through the course of eight weekly sessions, the course provides a vehicle to bring the Psalms to life for prayer and worship in the local […]

This course is based on the widely-used book Journey through the Psalms, and features video lessons by its author, Dr. Denise Dombkowski Hopkins, Professor of Hebrew Bible at Wesley Theological Seminary. Through the course of eight weekly sessions, the course provides a vehicle to bring the Psalms to life for prayer and worship in the local […]

April 4, 2022 is the 54th anniversary of Rev. Dr. King’s assassination, and the 55th anniversary of his historic A Time to Break Silence speech delivered at Riverside Church in New York City. This speech went beyond civil rights to condemn militarism, racism, and extreme materialism, enforced by a culture of violence, as the source […]

April 4, 2022 is the 54th anniversary of Rev. Dr. King’s assassination, and the 55th anniversary of his historic A Time to Break Silence speech delivered at Riverside Church in New York City. This speech went beyond civil rights to condemn militarism, racism, and extreme materialism, enforced by a culture of violence, as the source […]

This Retirement Webinar covers information specifically for participants who are planning to retire in 2022, including: Annuity choices for the Ministerial Pension Plan (MPP) and Clergy Retirement Security Program Defined Benefit plan (CRSP DB)Distribution options for the CRSP Defined Contribution plan and the United Methodist Personal Investment Plan (UMPIP)Options for deferring your benefitsNavigating Benefit Access […]

As United Methodism divides, congregations & members have choices "to stay or not to stay" within the denomination. This webinar explores options and differences between organizational models, power of bishops, appointment or non-appointment of pastors, property questions, teaching on human sexuality, chargeable offenses, etc.