February 27 – March 17, 2023 The history, heritage, beliefs, mission and culture of the United Methodist Church for anyone – newcomer or longtime member – who wants to know what’s distinctive about being a United Methodist Christian. We’ll explore the special gifts of theology and witness that the Wesleyan tradition brings to the Church […]
Our next Creation Care book discussion is on Monday, February 27 at 10:30 a.m. We will discuss Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest by Suzanne Simard Amazon, Bookshop.org, indiebound.org Email Tracy Sexton at tclayton@nccumc.org for the Zoom link.
The February COSROW Book Club selection is A Hole in the World by Amanda Held Opelt Join in a discussion of the book on February 27th at 1pm. https://nccumc.zoom.us/j/98737502045 Contact Lindsay Collins if you have questions -- lcollins@nccumc.org Please feel free to share and invite other clergy (female AND male clergy are invited to participate).
The Methodist Federation for Social Action (MFSA) will be holding a Justice-Seeking Movement Wide Webinar to share the results of a three-year organizational racial audit that the organization has conducted to find the places where it has been complicit with white-supremacy and make recommendations for improvement. The webinar will begin the process of working with […]
Are your ministry’s computer keeping up with all you have to do? Is important information secure – like donor and employee personal information? Are you sure? Join UMC Support’s IT expert Josh Wallin as he guides us through important computer updates for 2023 – and learn how the power to update your computer may already […]
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 […]
You’re invited to join Neighborhood Seminary monthly on fourth Tuesdays for prayers offered for and with Global Neighbors. Each month the focus of prayers alternates between a nation/region of the world, and creation care/environmental justice. Rev. Kim Barker-Brugman serves as guide for these evenings of prayer. Kim is a pastor, spiritual director and gifted retreat […]
Wednesdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and April 5, 2023 5:00-6:30pm MT/ 7:00-8:30pm ET The 40 Days of Apostleship is a fresh approach to the Lenten season. While most Lenten journeys focus on following Jesus to the cross, this Lenten approach prepares you for what happens after the cross. Invite your congregation, community, tribe, […]
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.
Dr. Dowell received her bachelor’s degree in Biology from Loyola University and later, her Medical Degree from the University of Illinois after which she completed her Pediatric Residency at the University of Chicago. Dr. Dowell currently serves as a primary care physician and Site Medical Director at the Homan Square branch of the Lawndale Christian […]
Cokesbury is offering our Workshop for Hero Hotline VBS virtually! This workshop provides training for all 5 sessions of Hero Hotline and features a bonus music session with producer/performer Andy Wilson. Also included are Bible Story Backgrounds for each session; science experiments; previews of crafts, snacks, and recreation activities; and much more. Don’t miss this opportunity to SIGN UP […]
Course Dates: March 6 – May 1, 2023 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 […]
In this short course we will sit with Jesus and listen to Him as he turns both prayer and fasting on their sides and brings quite surprising and distinctive teaching on the who, what, when, why, and where of it all. You can’t sit with Jesus for any length of time without being both inspired […]
Course Dates: March 6 – 18, 2023 Does your congregation have “enough” of anything? What a crazy question – none of us do! As churches struggle to discern a way forward as Covid wanes, or to discern their future denominational setting, “lack of” all kinds of resources is a universal worry. Bishops often preach to […]
Course Dates: March 6 – May 15, 2023 How do you reconcile the presence of evil in the world with belief in a loving God? How should Christians relate to other religions? Does the “Christ of Faith” bear any resemblance to the “Jesus of History”? Ten Christian and Jewish theologians – world experts in their […]
Learn new ways to address the challenge of congregational innovation. Tuesday, March 7, Noon-1 p.m. Eastern Many churches today find it difficult to adjust to changing circumstances. Traditional models of leadership are not working for new and unfamiliar issues. For many congregational leaders, preserving cherished traditions while discerning God’s new thing is a challenge. Trying to […]
The mark of a good story is when your congregation begins to say, “That made me remember a time when …” Good storytelling leads listeners to take your story and make it apply it to their own situations. Good preaching and good storytelling go hand in hand, and the ability to inspire your congregation is […]
Do you wish your leadership could make a real difference for the church? For your community? For the Kingdom of God? Christian ministries just like yours are achieving success. Yours can, too. During this 90-minute online seminar you will learn: Register for a 90-minute seminar that will open your eyes to the miracles that are […]
OVERVIEW Over half of women and almost 1 in 3 men in the United States will directly experience sexual violence in their lifetime, according to the CDC. The effects of these trauma can negatively impact relationships with family, friends, community, and even God. This two-session program will use lecture, demonstration, discussion, and role play to […]
The Center For Leadership Excellence presents a webinar specifically designed for UMC laity… March 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm How can we, as United Methodists, utilize our present denomination’s challenges as a catalyst for joining Christ in mission? Dedicate an hour to reflect on how we can empower forward momentum in our churches. Willimon will focus on […]
Global Ministries seeks U.S.-based United Methodists to lead grassroots environmental projects that are action-oriented, antiracist, bold and entrepreneurial.Global Ministries EarthKeepers is a training program that equips US-based United Methodists to launch and grow environmental projects in their communities. Topics include eco-theology, antiracism, community organizing and project planning. All participants plan a project during the training. […]
Course Dates: March 13 – 24, 2023 Grace is God’s un-merited, unconditional love and acceptance freely given to all. Yet as Christians, saved by grace, often we are unable or unwilling to extend that grace to others. This is a course designed to help you learn about grace while exploring the practices that help you […]
Registration closes: March 6 March 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm March 20 @ 6:00pm – 8:00pm – 2nd sessionMarch 27 @ 6:00pm – 8:00pm – 3rd sessionApril 3 @ 6:00pm – 8:00pm – 4th session The Center for Leadership Excellence, in partnership with Lay Servant Ministries, will be offering an advanced course, Leading Missional Small Groups with Lisa Bachman. This course […]
The Conference Book Club meets every 2nd Monday evening at 7:00 pm, via Zoom. The book discussion is facilitated by Jeanne Murray. Check out the list below and join the discussion. UWF 2023 Book Club Reads Enjoy reading! Zoom link:https://nccumc.zoom.us/j/98339443172?pwd=bHpHWUNibUdQWFNuU2FweUx4SVdRdz09Meeting ID: 983 3944 3172Passcode: 669401
Every congregation needs to do a church audit, but it doesn’t have to be a big expense or an insurmountable obstacle. There is a great Local Church Audit Guide, available free for United Methodist churches that will take you through the audit step by step. Going through the process builds confidence among your financial leaders […]
Led by author, coach and consultant Ken Willard. Core values explain who we are – our identity. They explain why we do what we do. This is true for organizations like churches, and individuals. In churches the core values are the constant, passionate, biblical core beliefs that drive the ministry. Core values guide church leadership […]
The Psalms are an excellent place to center ourselves and to be mindful of communion with God. Even Jesus learned to pray through the Psalms and died with a Psalm on his lips. From joy and praise to rage and lament, the Psalms give expression to the entire range of human emotions, helping us honor […]
Course Dates: March 20 – April 1, 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. […]
Course Dates: March 20 – April 3, 2023 In this interactive two week course, you will learn to lead and teach more effectively so that people you minister with better retain and apply the Good News to their lives. Whether working with children, youth, or adults, you will discover practical information based on current scientific […]
Course Dates: March 20 – 31, 2023 Labyrinths have long been a part of the human story and are ancient in their origins. During the Middle Ages they were used as symbolic pilgrimages to Jerusalem when the troubles of the era prevented travel. The last 30 years have seen a resurgence in interest and labyrinth […]
Course Dates: March 20 – April 3, 2023 This course will introduce practices that help cultivate resiliency through a grounded life in God, in one another, and in the self. It is recommended for anyone interested in both the theory and the practice of a grounded faith life that produces resiliency. Resilience is standing with […]
The NCCUMC Financial Discipleship committee, in partnership with the Center for Leadership Excellence, presents a virtual workshop with Bonnie Marden… March 20 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm $10 Our world is experiencing both increasing wealth and increasing financial needs. Imagine the church as the mission bridge changing the world with courageous invitations and generosity. As leaders, what do we need to […]
It’s never too early to start planning, and we want to hear from you! We are getting ready for our next Come to the Table Conference, which will be held on October 3-4, 2024. In order to make sure our conference is reflective of the issues and opportunities our partners are experiencing, we will be […]
Part of Event Series: Theology, Medicine, and Culture Virtual Seminar Series James Rusthoven is a medical oncologist, bioethicist, and Professor emeritus of oncology at McMaster University. He received a Ph.D. in theology from Trinity College University of Bristol, working on expanding a covenantal ethical framework for medicine. Dr. Rusthoven is also a fellow of the Kirby Laing […]
From Your Heart to Theirs: Delivering an Effective Sermonis being offered March 25, 20238:30 am to 4:30 pm on Zoom.Registration open until Sunday, March 19, 2023 @ 11:00pm This course is being led by Rev. Shawn Blackwelder.This session is limited to 12 attendees. Meets preaching requirement for certified lay speakers This course will expand upon basic […]
Our next Creation Care book discussion is on Monday, March 27 at 10:30 a.m. We will discuss the Second EDITION of Climate Justice: A Call to Hope and Action edited by Pat Watkins, who will lead our discussion. Amazon Kindle, (digital $5.95) or from United Women in Faith (paper copy $24.99) To join, email Tracy Sexton at tclayton@nccumc.org.
The March COSROW Book Club selection is Cultish by Amanda Montell Join in a discussion of the book on March 27th at 1pm. https://nccumc.zoom.us/j/98737502045 Contact Lindsay Collins if you have questions -- lcollins@nccumc.org Please feel free to extend this invitation to others including our male clergy friends.
The world of unrelated business income tax for a ministry can feel like a walk on a tightrope. Do you occasionally rent your parking lot, or do you have a coffeehouse like “Hebrews” or “Faithful Blend”? This webinar is for you. If you have income from nontraditional avenues– register today! Come hear the experts at […]
Started in 2017 in partnership with the Dallas Bar Association, Together We Dine (TWD) provides an opportunity for participants to have a safe, courageous and authentic conversations about race relations and other community related topics typically over a meal. Project Unity is pleased to partner with the General Commission on Religion and Race and ResourceUMC […]
You’re invited to join Neighborhood Seminary monthly on fourth Tuesdays for prayers offered for and with Global Neighbors. Each month the focus of prayers alternates between a nation/region of the world, and creation care/environmental justice. Rev. Kim Barker-Brugman serves as guide for these evenings of prayer. Kim is a pastor, spiritual director and gifted retreat […]
Learn what made Mary Magdalene one of Jesus’ most important and beloved disciples. Discover her legacy as an apostle to our times—revealing a path of conscious love that we too are invited to walk. REGISTRATION February 8 – March 21, 2023 START DATE March 29, 2023 LENGTH 8 weeks An 8-week online course designed to […]
Attendees receive a CEU certificate representing 60-minutes of CEU credit. Registrants who can’t attend the live session will receive a recording of the session later on the same date. Teresa Stewart is back … with a brand new webinar session! In an earlier webinar session, Teresa Stewart – creator of smallchurch.org. – reminded attendees that […]
Do you wish your leadership could make a real difference for the church? For your community? For the Kingdom of God? Christian ministries just like yours are achieving success. Yours can, too. During this 90-minute online seminar you will learn: Register for a 90-minute seminar that will open your eyes to the miracles that are […]
Local church committee members are invited to attend a training event to learn about committee roles & responsibilities.
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