Climate change is a religious issue as well as a scientific one because some of its effects, for which we bear responsibility, are contrary to religious teachings. The presentation will review three of those effects relevant to biblical teachings, clarify the severity of the issue, and identify actions for both congregations and congregants to mitigate […]

Join the North Carolina Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (NCCADP) for "Faith and the Death Penalty", an online conversation about faith with those most impacted by our capital punishment system. Panelists include George Wilkerson, who is living on North Carolina's death row; Andre Smith, who has survived the murder of a loved one; […]

This 4-day Summit will include national environmental justice voices and thought leaders, worship services, panel discussions, breakout sessions, a sermon library, networking, sponsorship opportunities, and much more. Register for the summit

Are you able to recall a time in your life when someone reached out to you with the love of Christ and changed your life forever? Do you have a burning desire to share God’s love with others? Do you want the Light of Christ within you to be a beacon to those lost in […]

This is an Adult Education Course hosted by Gregory Ingram featuring contributions by 9 of the world’s leading Methodist scholars. It builds on the history of Methodism by examining Methodist beliefs and focusing especially on those doctrines that make Methodists distinctive. Eight half-hour long presentations by leading Methodist theologians offer valuable information and insight concerning […]

“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 […]

Duke Divinity School is hosting Activating The Power of Inclusion led by Tru Pettigrew as part of the 2021 Convocation & Pastors' School webinar series. Join us for a session that aimes to equip attendees with the tools, insights, and understanding to effectively create and provide the inclusive, collaborative, and productive environments that their employees, students, citizens, congregants, and families crave. […]

Beginning October 5, join us every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Central Time (3:00 p.m. GMT) on our Facebook page, for a 20-30 minute conversation about who we are as the people of The United Methodist Church. Our guests will be responding to your questions in that chat for approximately 30 minutes following the presentation. Join the […]

Join us, Pastors for NC Children, and the Communities for the Education of Every Child NC Coalition for a Lunch and Learn: Countdown to Compliance: The Moral Imperative To Fund The Leandro Plan. This Lunch and Learn will feature speakers Kris Nordstrom of the NC Justice Center and Letha Muhammad of the Education Justice Alliance. […]

Join Faith Matters Network & Chalice Press in celebrating the release of Rev. Jen Bailey's new book, To My Beloveds on pub day! On October 12th at 7pm CT / 8pm ET, we will be hosting a virtual book launch panel called "Church Mothers in Training: A New Generation of Black Church Women Speak." This […]

At times we find ourselves wandering in what feels like barren lands. Our inclination may be to default to a mindset of scarcity and choose to retreat and disengage. Yet as followers of Christ, we should follow in faith and respond in ways that express who we are as Christians. During this extended period of […]

COVID’s impact on women is clear. Not only have women been most financially impacted by the pandemic, but rates of domestic violence and child abuse have increased significantly. Long-term the consequences of the “she”-cession will further disadvantage women, and women from underserved communities in particular. Loss of employment, future earning potential, and safe and secure housing all impact survivors […]