Receive the Holy Spirit is a seventy-day journey through the Scriptures, exploring the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Through stories, encouragement, prayers, and questions for group discussion, this book is a must-read for Christians who want to experience God’s Spirit at work in their lives. Discover anew the Spirit’s work in creation—bringing order to chaos, meaning […]
The National Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry of the United Methodist Church (NPHLM) will launch an informative bi-lingual webinar about new state regulations being planned in Texas and Florida that will potentially impact churches serving immigrant communities. This webinar is presented in partnership with the General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) and General Commission on […]
For 14 years, PHW has worked to improve health outcomes for all North Carolinians by encouraging faith communities to recognize health as a faith issue. Our program has worked by connecting churches to resources and funding for their health ministries, most frequently through our $1,000 mini-grants. As PHW grows and evolves, the ways we encourage […]
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.
This program is being offered for those seeking to know more about how to deal with issues of mental health and trauma within congregations productively. This conversation will abundantly help faith communities trying to destigmatize mental health and grow in their abilities to understand and address these issues. This workshop is a partnership event offered […]
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, June 1, 2023. 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 of Deaconess […]
With more and more people plugged in and experiencing much of their life online, your church's online presence is no longer a novelty. How can churches go beyond posting content to crafting a meaningful digital ministry? This discussion will help you explore what digital ministry can be by providing a framework for understanding how to […]
You are invited to join your instructor and fellow students in a two-week course that unpacks the existential power of the best-known prayer in the world. By reading, discussing, and engaging in practical exercises that guide you through re–reading and re–praying the Lord’s Prayer phrase-by-phrase, you will gain a better awareness and understanding of this […]
Course Dates: June 5 – 16, 2023 Designed as an introduction to John Wesley’s life, this course looks at Wesley’s biography through the eyes of those familiar with the Wesley historic sites in England. You will hear the pastor who oversaw the Epworth Rectory Museum discuss the life of the Wesley family and John’s childhood; […]
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 hard to implement with your particular group. Perhaps […]
Children living in poverty grow up at high risk for passing that lifestyle on to their own children but a meaningful mentor program can be an effective tool in breaking that cycle. This course discusses the development of a missional mentor/mentee program, beginning by exploring how to choose participants in such a program. Terms and goals will be defined, including poverty (both generational and situational), and an examination […]
Course Dates: June 5 – 16, 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 […]
All active clergy are invited to join Wespath for a webinar to share their experience with this year’s transition to the HealthFlex insurance programs. Your feedback is valuable in our efforts to continually improve our service! The webinar will be held on June 5 at 12:00 pm. Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 284 657 […]
The May COSROW Book Club selection is Once I Was You by Maria Hinojosa Join in a discussion of the book on June 5th at 1pm Contact Lindsay Collins for the Zoom Link and if you have questions -- lcollins@nccumc.org
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 […]
Is the beloved community local, national, global, or universal? What kind of love is required for the beloved community? Is such a community only an ideal, or can it be actualized in the here and now? Tracing the phrase ‘beloved community’ from Josiah Royce through Martin Luther King Jr. to a variety of contemporary usages, this course provides an […]
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
In the twenty-first century, his question echoes through time in a new way: Can this church grow again? For people who care about faith-based communities, the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and the Kingdom of God, this question is critical. When the pandemic broke out, it badly disrupted church life, already hindered by declining membership, forcing […]
Registrants will receive a certificate representing one-hour CEU credit and link to webinar video after live event. In the shadow of pandemic leadership shifts, it is more important than ever to discover ways to grow our ministry skills. One of the most important roles of any leader is to build networks. Whether in the business […]
J.J. Warren leads Virtual Porch discussing what it means and takes to create & sustain affirming ministries online for young people.
Course Dates: June 19 – 30, 2023 This course explores ministry within the church to those with severe mental illness. Learners will examine the prevalence of mental illness, the difference between the more common mental illnesses and severe mental illness, and the efficacy of treatment for mental illness. Learners will also explore their own personal biases towards […]
Pastors for NC Children hosts a Ministry Leaders Gathering on the 3rd Wednesday of the Month from 10-11am for any clergy, faith leaders, education advocates, or those interested in learning more about PNCC and the work needing to be done to support NC’s public schools. We have time to check in with each other, share […]
Join Resurrection’s Adult Discipleship team as they share the fruit of two years of research, experimentation, and practice in a new take on small group ministry that seeks to rethink the experience of small groups and refocus the life of the church on this critical component of Christian faith. Informed by psychology, theology, and sociology, […]
When it comes to church marketing and communications, effective tools and technologies are essential. There are countless tips, tricks, trends, and techniques constantly surfacing in today’s digital age, and finding the right programs can be overwhelming. GCFA’s Communications Department has curated a collection of resources that’ll maximize the impact of your ministry’s marketing initiatives - […]
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 […]
REGISTRATION: May 3 – June 13, 2023 Mystical Sobriety is a 12-week online course that integrates the spiritual and psychological on a path of healing, growth, and transformation. Learn to experience how God’s healing grace can sustain us even within cycles of grief and suffering. The suffering associated with any attachment is real. Mystical Sobriety invites us […]
Join us to learn how the Alter program can help your African-American faith community support and include community members with dementia and their loved ones.
Join Teresa Stewart, author of The Small Church Advantage for this session. Small congregations are not miniaturized big congregations. They have different challenges. Fortunately, they also have different strengths–ones that are deeply forming, urgently needed, and generally unavailable in big settings. Learn how to build with these strengths and stop imitating models that never fit […]
Join us for an engaging webinar on nurturing resilience and fostering community strength in the context of extreme heat events. As temperatures rise and the frequency of heat waves intensifies, it is crucial to come together and explore effective strategies for mitigating the impacts of extreme heat on vulnerable populations. In this webinar, our expert […]
From ongoing negotiations over the federal budget to the upcoming Farm Bill, a fight is brewing over attempts to enact cuts to SNAP. For food justice advocates, how should we seek to reframe questions around hunger, work, and the status of food as a human right? Join us on Thursday June 30 from 10 - […]
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