Through social analysis, communal narratives, historical literacy and biblical reflection, this course will tackle the oldest and deepest injustices on the North American continent, which inhabit every intersection of settler and Indigenous worlds past and present. We will explore the places, peoples and spirits that have formed (and deformed) us in order to build capacity […]
About the Course: This course will explore the special gifts of theology, witness, and organization that The United Methodist Church brings to the church universal, how we got where we are today, and how our distinctive emphases are still needed in the 21st-century church. Participants will: Order Your Book! All participants are expected to read Living […]
It’s a well-researched fact that we store our emotional experiences in our physical bodies. On anniversaries of loss, for example, it is common to feel body pain, heaviness, or fatigue. In this workshop, we will practice feeling into our body stories safely in order to capture them in words. As a group, we will learn about […]
During the spring semester, we served over 40 missionaries in 15 different countries through weekly online tutoring via Zoom. Here is the tentative schedule for your information: * Team 1 (Asian Countries)- First day of semester : 9/24 (Sunday) 8 pm in EST = 9/25(Monday) 8 am- Last day of semester : 12/7 (Thursday) in […]
Course Dates: September 11, 2023 – May 19, 2024 Join Soapstone UMC beginning in September 2023 for Disciple Online 4: Under the Tree of Life. This study concentrates on Old Testament Writings, the Gospel of John, the Epistles of John, James, Jude, and finally, Revelation. Everything can be done from home on your computer. Needed for the course: […]
Course Dates: September 11 – October 20, 2023 The puzzle piece of autism, a traditional representation of this population, can be an important part of Jesus’ puzzle. Recent data shows that about 1 in 44 children have been identified with autism spectrum disorder*, but few churches have ministries that serve these children and their families. This […]
Course Dates: September 11 – 21, 2023 You live in a visual world created by God, the Master Artist. When you connect your congregation to the arts in worship, you are inviting the Holy Spirit to shine! ‘Awe and Wonder: The Arts in Worship’ is for beginners or seasoned veterans of the arts as well […]
Course Dates: September 11 – 22, 2023 This course is for those who must preach in the wake of mass trauma. ‘Preaching on Fractured Ground’ is designed to help pastors and other leaders prepare sermons for “holding the reality of brokenness, pain, and traumatic loss on one side and hope, resurrection, and redemption on the […]
Course Dates: September 11 – October 6, 2023 This course is for those who already have an awareness of the Enneagram and the Enneagram type they consider to be “their” type, or their home space. Learners will explore four facets of deeper Enneagram wisdom: the central triads of the Enneagram; how their Enneagram stance influences […]
If you are concerned that your church isn't changing lives the way it could, Matt Lake will share a proven and tested discipleship approach to developing a pipeline for normal people to grow into the image of Christ. Dates: September 11, 18, 25 from 2-4 Eastern 1: Discovering Discipleship By Embracing Tensions--Observing the World and […]
Critical Race Theory and the Church: Unpacking Race and Racism in Religious SpacesA Six-week Offering, Free of Charge and Open to the Public In this six-week online course, we will delve into the fundamentals of Critical Race Theory (CRT) and explore its relevance and application within the context of religious institutions, with a specific focus […]
A virtual monthly study companion that will examine the intersection of faith and advocacy as it relates to the social conditions of women, girls, and femmes. Overview Rooted in the understanding that our sense of activism is often passed down from those who come before us, Letters to My Daughters will explore models of advocacy informed by […]
Local church committee members are invited to attend a training event to learn about committee roles & responsibilities.
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The United Methodist Church
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Garner, NC 27529
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