Our SEPTEMBER discussion will be The Nature of Oaks: The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees by Douglas Tallamy. Amazon; Bookshop.org; indiebound.org Our October 24 book discussion will feature Sharon Delgado's new book The Cross in the Midst of Creation: Following Jesus, Engaging the Powers,Transforming the World. On 9/27, you'll have the opportunity to engage her in […]
Join Dr. Katelin Hansen, Community Development for All People; L. Susan Stroup, Murphy-Harpst Children’s Centers; Dr. Yvette Richards, Della Lamb Community Services and Cornerstones of Care. The speakers will discuss the critical issues facing women in their communities, share their cur-rent work and future programs needed to improve the lives of women and girls. An […]
Many of our churches engage in acts of mercy, creation care, and advocacy, but these actions are not enough to change the underlying system that is causing environmental injustice and climate chaos. We are up against powerful special interests and entrenched institutions that are invested (literally) in keeping things going along the current trajectory. Rev. […]
As churches are emerging from the pandemic season, the Leadership Institute at the Church of the Resurrection has resources and tools to train up effective leaders and build healthy congregations. Who attends? Pastors & Church StaffMinistry LeadersLay Leaders & Volunteers What do you walk away with? Practical tips, tools, & resourcesIncreased leadership development & growthInspiration […]
Interested in staying up to date on North Carolina's biggest climate change decisions? Join North Carolina Interfaith Power & Light for a comprehensive discussion on what the carbon plan entails, what has happened so far, and what we can do moving forward. Attend our first session, our second session, or both!
The Center for Leadership Excellence, in partnership with Lay Servant Ministries, will be offering an advanced course, Leading Bible Study with Alan Felton. This is a 4-week session, held on Thursday evenings. This course opens a new world for many lay servants who have not had professional training in biblical interpretation. Learners will: Explore a working […]
Being a pastor in today’s church means wearing a lot of hats, and learning how to find hats that fit well may be the secret to finding success as a pastor. During this one-hour session Quincy Brown – United Methodist past in Atlanta, Georgia, former district superintendent, and author of multiple books including The Q.U.E.S.T. for […]
The When Women Lead Course is designed to help women and men better understand the unique leadership challenges of women leaders, and to help women design strategies so they can flourish in life and work. We can help women who lead to hold more realistic expectations and employ more effective strategies by giving them solid […]
Join Dr. Amy-Jill Levine as she discusses with writer Rob Simbeck her new study, Signs and Wonders: A Beginner’s Guide to the Miracles of Jesus. In her new book, Amy-Jill Levine explores selected miracles of Jesus in historical and theological context. For each miracle, she discusses not only how past witnesses would have understood the events, but […]
Safe Sanctuaries has long been a trusted source of policy and procedural guidance for abuse prevention in the church. First published in 1998, Safe Sanctuaries has guided churches and other affiliated institutions as they implement abuse prevention plans for children, youth, and vulnerable adults. A changing world, however, calls for new and updated approaches to the work of […]
The Office of Deaconess and Home Missioner invites those who are discerning a call to ministry to attend a virtual discernment event taking place on Thursday, October 6, 2022. Register here: http://tinyurl.com/dhmoctober2022 This event is for laity in the United Methodist Church who feel called to full-time vocational ministries in diverse contexts. Qualifications for the Office […]
The Challenge of Change: Serving a Never Changing Christ in An Ever-Changing World Inspired by Scripture: I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth; do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19 NRSVue So if anyone is in Christ, there […]
Local church committee members are invited to attend a training event to learn about committee roles & responsibilities.
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