“Ultimately each church will be evaluated by only one thing. It’s disciples.” (Neil Cole, Ordinary Hero) Yet, local churches struggle to formulate an approach to helping their members grow to look like Jesus and engage in God's mission. What if you could help people grow in their faith, connect deeper to your congregation, and identify […]
Faith Talks are monthly conversations with United Women in Faith hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer, Spotlight PR.Each conversation explores themes and resources that empower us to put faith, hope and love into action.
A one-day online workshop that gives individuals new tools for getting unstuck and breaking through the barriers that are holding you back. You had an exciting mission for your life. But somewhere along the way you got stuck, and it's hard to imagine a way out. But with God's help and a new, creative outlook, […]
Designed for laity, this online course equips participants to understand the need for Safe Sanctuaries in every congregation. Participants will gain a better understanding of what Safe Sanctuaries means to them, their churches, and those they are protecting. Every United Methodist congregation is required to have a Safe Sanctuaries policy. But Safe Sanctuaries is more than just a policy. It’s a […]
Course Dates: January 9 – March 6, 2023 This course is not just for women! The workshop is about how Christians in different cultures, different time periods, and different social locations have told their faith stories. Amy Oden, professor of the History of Christianity and Dean of Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC, presents video […]
Course Dates: January 9 – 20, 2023 Would a Bible-based play liven up your worship time? Would it include all ages and ability levels? This course can make that happen with step-by-step guidance that includes outreach rationale, story choice and plot, characters / acting parts, setting, directing, music and sound effects, props and costumes, meaningful […]
Course Dates: January 9 – 29, 2023 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 […]
Course Dates: January 9 – 21, 2023 Older adults dread the day when they have to turn in the car keys, acknowledge their infirmity, or leave a family home behind. They don’t want to become a burden on their children or others. All of these transitions may be happening to your parents. Right now. No […]
Course Dates: January 9 – March 20, 2023 As the pandemic crisis eases the world has changed, people have changed, and life feels different. Some want to go back to the way things were for legacy, comfort, or other reasons. Others want to try new practices with the new normal. This mix exists in our […]
Course Dates: January 9 – February 6, 2023 Grief can be a lonely place, and those who care for persons who are grieving often find themselves at a loss. Helping Others Grow Through Their Grieving will explore how persons who work with grieving friends or family can guide them to grow during this difficult time. […]
Course Dates: January 9 – February 10, 2023 Whether we are conscious of them or not, we all have “rules” (rhythms and rituals) for living. The real questions, then, are whether we are conscious of the rules by which we are living, and whether our rules are lifting us up to richer, fuller life. Drawing […]
Course Dates: January 9 – March 6, 2023 What does it mean to be Methodist? In a series of half-hour videos from leading Methodist scholars, Justo Gonzalez leads students through an exploration of the 18th-century Wesleyan revival in England and the growth of Methodism in the United States and around the world. Supplemental videos cover in more detail […]
Saving Grace is a six-session program, based on Wesleyan values, which provides participants with the test and tools needed to address the topics of saving, earning, and giving. Saving Grace, or one of the approved financial courses listed on our website, is required for recipients of the Clergy Loan Program. UMF is pleased to offer […]
We start each new year with this webinar that is focused on the new member of the stewardship team, finance committee, or church council—those who are looking to get started strong right from the first week! In all things, connect your church’s money to mission and your people’s giving to their discipleship! We’ll be updating […]
Through Duke Chapel Reads, the Chapel aims to curate spaces for reflection and conversation based on a common book reading each semester. This year, the Duke Chapel Reads series will promote conversations about race, shared humanity, and God’s gift of diversity by organizing reading groups for the book Becoming Human: The Holy Spirit and the Rhetoric […]
During Lent, worshipers around the world join together in a common theme of Christian faith, practicing self-reflection and remembrance of the sacrifice Jesus Christ made on Calvary. It is not only a time of individual reflection, but a time of communal reflection, reminding us that we are a global community of believers, and we have […]
Global Launchpad is an online version of the classic Launchpad church planter training, which has equipped hundreds of planters in recent years. Global Launchpad is an online version of the classic Launchpad church planter training, which has equipped hundreds of planters in recent years. This training is an ever-evolving basic training for those who are […]
Participation in Module 1 is NOT required to participate in Module 2. Join Rev. David Felten, co-creator of Living the Questions, for Module 2 of Living the Questions 2.0: Honoring Creation. Beginning Thursday, January 12th 10 AM – 12 PM (Arizona time/MST), this online (ZOOM) webinar will continue each Thursday through Feb 23rd. Registration includes […]
Clergy face some unique challenges when it comes to things like social security payments, estimated tax payments, housing allowances or exclusions, and reimbursed expenses. Your corner tax preparer may not understand the unique situation of clergy, and finding a preparer who does can save you substantially in money and aggravation. Join us as the Rev. […]
You're invited to attend Millbrook United Methodist's Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Event. Our own John Hoffler will reenact King's 1967 speech "The Three Evils of Society," in which King links racism, materialism, and war, enduring American challenges to this day. Following John's presentation of the speech we will gather around tables for a […]
Course Dates: January 16 – February 24, 2023 Christian women have needs and interests as well as gifts and abilities. While they might experience those in different ways due to a variety of cultural circumstances, congregations can create opportunities for women to meet their needs and empower their abilities! In this course, learners will lay […]
Course Dates: January 16 – February 3, 2023 Churches worry about staying relevant to young people. But they are already experts in a topic that young people today care about – discerning a spiritual and vocational calling. Unfortunately, many churches don’t make a consistent effort to talk about the power of Call and create an […]
There are, obviously, many reasons people of faith and conscience adopt Creation Care practices. But to consider Creation Care from the (somewhat alien-seeming) perspective of national security is to recognize an additional value: its life-affirming practices will contribute profoundly to peace on Earth. For years the military has openly stated that climate change is a “threat multiplier.” […]
In a world where so many leaders seem to be either burning out or crashing in a moral crisis, it would seem that being a leader that others can rely on would be the gold standard. But what if it is necessary, but not enough? What then? And what if I am already too tired […]
This session is for everyone, no matter the size of your church or whether you’ve attended previous communications webinars by Kevin Slimp. If you’ve attended Kevin’s earlier webinar, then this webinar is for you! It’s even for folks who haven’t attended the original session. And no one is left out. This webinar includes great information […]
A 15-week online course studying the twelve steps through the themes and wisdom of Richard Rohr’s book, Breathing Under Water. Learn to apply Alcoholics Anonymous’ guiding principles to your own life and addictions. Breathing Under Water is a spiritual study of the twelve steps based on Richard Rohr’s book, Breathing Under Water. It will explore the parallels between […]
Thursdays, January 19, 26, and February 2. Bonus Session February 9. Conflict is one of the toughest human dynamics to approach with ease. Intuitively, we know conflict can be helpful, but we may not know how to approach it productively, leading to unnecessary tension and strained relationships. This workshop will change everything. In this online […]
This course will prepare attendees to be effective communicators and leaders across generations. Leaders will learn to recognize the communication preferences and needs of those from different generations and use age-related approaches and cultural considerations to bridge generational gaps with success. Students will gain an understanding of the unique challenges and approaches to effective intergenerational […]
Is your team ready for the unique challenges and opportunities of 2023? The world has changed dramatically in the last few years, and it can be tough for church teams to embrace the new realities. Leadership Tune-up will help you reconnect with your leadership team while making bold and actionable plans for the year ahead. […]
We are offering an amazing opportunity, a journey/course with a cohort of justice-seeking people with the authors of Healing Haunted Histories, Dr. Elaine Enns and Ched Myers. This original work, subtitled “A Settler’s Discipleship of Decolonization,” brings innovative and transformative learning experiences to persons who want to pursue more fully the intersectionality between faith and restorative […]
Course Dates: January 23 – February 3, 2023 Do you find writing a 3-5 minute children’s sermon more intimidating than a 20 minute adult sermon? You’re not alone. Preparing and delivering a children’s sermon can be daunting, and countless people admit to being terrified at the thought of being asked to do so. Fear not […]
Course Dates: January 23 – February 17, 2023 In the believer’s journey through the spiritual landscape, one size doesn’t fit all–each traveler needs shoes that conform to the shape of the individual soul. A single regimen doesn’t work for all souls at various locations in that landscape. Gleaning from the first course in BeADisciple’s Certification in Spiritual Formation program […]
Course Dates: January 23 – February 17, 2023 A follow-up to BeADisciple.com’s “Introduction to the Enneagram,” 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 the central triads of the Enneagram, how Enneagram stance influences how they experience and relate to the […]
An 8-week virtual spiritual formation course integrating the use of a variety of Finger Labyrinths and Henri Nouwen’s book: Spiritual Formation: Following the Movements of the Spirit Instructor: Rev. Kimberly Barker-Brugman Class meets Monday evenings January 23 and 30, February 6, 13, 20 and 27, March 6 and 13, 2023 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. EST […]
Our next Creation Care book discussion is on Monday, January 23 at 10:30 a.m. We will discuss Refugia Faith: Seeking Hidden Shelters, Ordinary Wonders, and the Healing of the Earth by Debra Rienstra Amazon, Bookshop.org, indiebound.org To receive the Zoom link, email Tracy Sexton at tclayton@nccumc.org.
The January COSROW Book Club selection is The Power by Naomi Alderman https://www.amazon.com/.../B01N0Z.../ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0... Join in a discussion of the book on January 23rd at 1pm. https://nccumc.zoom.us/j/98737502045 Contact Lindsay Collins if you have questions -- lcollins@nccumc.org
Join us to learn about one of PHW's new offerings: PHW Inclusion Plans. We are excited to collaborate with you in developing Inclusion Plans for Healthy Aging and Mental Health ministries. Inclusion Plans are intentional, strategic plans that support a health ministry's outreach, programming, relationship-building, and overall impact. These plans ensure that all people are […]
These are challenging times in which to preach and minister. We live in a pandemic-scarred world where communities are being asked to reimagine what it means to be church. Denominational affiliations are shifting, with church members and leaders feeling adrift or in flux. Our news is filled with ongoing stories of mass violence, natural disasters, […]
We will meet via ZOOM on Saturday, February 11, 2023beginning at 8:30 am. Register for Lay Servant Ministries Basic Lay Servant Ministry Basic Coursewill be offered 8:30 am to 4:30 pmSaturday, February 11, 2023 by Zoom .This foundational class is open to anyone who would like to learn the most essential and fundamental information about […]
Join us for one of five virtual workshops designed to equip you to serve in your local church as Lay Leader or on the Finance, Trustees, Nominations, or Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee. Whether you are starting a new leadership role, or have been serving in church leadership for years, we hope this model of leadership […]
Course Dates: January 30 – February 10, 2023 Some of the most difficult questions a person will ever face may be centered around the end of life. Discussions of preferences and possibilities may seem to be filled with emotional landmines and possible hurt feelings. “Closing Conversations: An End-of-Life Care Guide” can help with answers to […]
The PHW Team will give an overview of our BIPOC Mental Health Grants, including the Community Mental Health Hub. Join us to learn and have questions answered. These opportunities are available to faith communities which are comprised mainly of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
Bishop Sharma Lewis reminds us that as clergy, we are called, among other things, to preach. There is a tremendous response each time Bishop Lewis leads a webinar on preaching – and she is serious about including brand new information each time she leads a session for us. Bishop Lewis, author of 2020’s best-selling Lenten […]
The Center For Leadership Excellence is hosting a short information session about Messy Church to determine whether to bring Messy Church leaders in for a day-long training… The tag line for the Messy Church movement is, Church, but not as you know it. If you have attended church for a long time, Messy Church may not look […]
An 8-week online course journeying through the seven mansions of St. Teresa of Ávila’s Interior Castle with James Finley and Mirabai Starr as guides. Deepen your awareness of the “inner witness” and experience the Interior Castle an embodied pathway of union with God. Interior Castle is a spiritual journey through the seven mansions of St. Teresa of Ávila’s Interior […]
Meet the Environmental Educators of NC Network – Webinar! Thursday, February 2, 20223– via ZOOM 10:00am – 12:00 noon Registration ends January 30, 2023 About the workshop This training has lots of breakouts and is super interactive so please join via computer. Do you teach people about plants, animals, agriculture, sustainability, and environmental science and […]
Join pastor and best-selling author Adam Hamilton as he shares what he has learned through teaching church-wide and small group study, as well as preaching in the Lenten season. Engaging in a Bible study together as a church family has tremendous potential to bring a congregation together, deepen a sense of community, and foster spiritual […]
Faith Talks are monthly conversations with United Women in Faith hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer, Spotlight PR.Each conversation explores themes and resources that empower us to put faith, hope and love into action.
Part of Event Series: Theology, Medicine, and Culture Virtual Seminar Series Jason Ashe is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) in the Department of Human Services Psychology. His research explores how social determinants of health (e.g., religion, discrimination) influence heart disease risk among Black Americans. His doctoral studies have been supported by the […]
Is your team ready for the unique challenges and opportunities of 2023? The world has changed dramatically in the last few years, and it can be tough for church teams to embrace the new realities. Leadership Tune-up will help you reconnect with your leadership team while making bold and actionable plans for the year ahead. […]
This course will prepare (or refresh) you in the best practices for leading UMVIM teams locally, nationally, and internationally. You will also connect with others who have a heart for missions and discover the many resources and locations available through the UMC to lead mission journeys with both youth and adults. Please remember that if […]
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