Course Dates:August 28 – September 15, 2023 What will happen at General Conference 2024? What is happening in the United Methodist connection now, and with the new Global Methodist Church? This session of the official U.M.C. polity course will include structural realities and principles affecting our annual conferences and local churches right now and in […]
The August COSROW Book Club selection is The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by VE Schwab Join in a discussion of the book on August 28th at 1pm Contact Lindsay Collins for the Zoom Link and if you have questions -- lcollins@nccumc.org
f you'd like to participate in Zoom advocacy sessions with the legislative assistants of elected officials, please contact Keith Sexton at ksexton@nccumc.org and he can send you the Zoom link. The more folks on the Zoom, the better. Some familiar faces from our book discussion group volunteered to speak about particular aspects of the Farm Bill and […]
All behavior is communication. In this behavior 101 training you will learn how people use behavior to communicate their wants and needs. You will also be introduced to behavioral analysis and learn strategies to prevent harmful behaviors from happening. Jesus used many of these strategies in his ministry and soon you can too! Other webinars […]
Along with Stephen Handy, Michael Bowie, Jr. is author of the upcoming book, Doing Ministry in Innovative Ways: Casting our nets on the right side of the boat. As the nation continues to navigate through various disruptions, it’s critical that we are willing to do ministry in uncertain, uncommon and unconformable manner. If you expect to […]
REGISTRATION July 12 – August 22, 2023 START DATE August 30, 2023 LENGTH 15 weeks COST $120 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 […]
August 31st marks one-year since Leandro was last heard at the NC Supreme Court. Since then there has been no meaningful action and the November 2022 ruling has not been honored. Join advocates as we discuss what's next for the case and how we are pushing back against the threat to our public schools and […]
Faith and the Overdose Crisis: How your faith community can respond to the overdose crisis and help bring it to an end.Thursday, August 31, 7 p.m., Register for Zoom information.PHW will be offering mini-grant opportunities to all Collaborative members in the focus area of Overdose Response beginning mid-August 2023. This webinar is intended to help […]
How embracing tensions can unlock your congregation’s potential. Featuring Matt Lake. Making disciples was the core of Jesus' mission for himself and his first followers. What if local churches made discipleship their central indicator of health and vitality? In this webinar, Matt Lake will help you move beyond tired programming and utilize the adaptive practices […]
Tired of the partisan divide? Exhausted with the political wrangling? Good News! Advocacy is nothing like the political theatre in the media! Advocacy is civil, reasoned conversation with a genuine exchange of ideas and the opportunity to effect real policy change. If you are ready for a positive, rewarding, faithful approach to Christian confession in […]
Stewards of Eden Book Study – A Virtual Event Explore scripture and the environment in a book study hosted by Resourceful Communities. Cohort 1: Thursdays - 9:00am – 10:30am September 7 – October 19 Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stewards-of-eden-book-study-cohort-1-tickets-687419940547to register! Cohort 2: Mondays - 6:00 pm -7:30 pm September 11 – October 25 Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stewards-of-eden-book-study-cohort-2-tickets-687443450867to register! Registration ends September 4th […]
Learning to Listen to God's Voicewith Magrey deVega, Sam McGlothlin, Jevon Caldwell-Gross, and Susan Robb We aspire to lead a deeper and more fulfilling life. God is always calling us into greater connection, purpose, and being in the world. How do we discern the call? In On Purpose: Finding God’s Voice in Your Passion, authors Magrey deVega, […]
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.
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 – 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for an enlightening and inspiring webinar hosted by Creation Justice Ministries, featuring a captivating conversation between children's book authors Amy Houts and Betsy Painter. In this engaging dialogue, Amy and Betsy will delve into the intersection of faith, creation justice, and the power of children's literature to shape young hearts and minds. Amy […]
July 2023 was the hottest month recorded in global history, yet it seems this is just the beginning. What can we do to make our communities more heat resilient? How can local churches prepare to love our neighbors in the years ahead? Join Dr. Ashley Ward, director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub of the […]
Talking about Palestine with our friends and family can be difficult for many of us. In this webinar, we will hear from a diverse panel of professionals - Christian, Muslim, and Jewish - who through their teaching and writing about Palestine for young people, convey a challenging subject in engaging and educational ways that overcome […]
If the creative juices just aren't flowing like they used to, Mitch Marcello will teach you proven techniques that will bring new energy into your day-to-day life, your ministry teams and your church programs. Dates: September 13, 20, 27 from 2-4 Eastern Center for Remissioning Fall Workshop Series New Opportunities Require New Strategies The Summer […]
Join Denise Smartt Sears and AC COSROWs from across the connection for an opportunity to connect, learn, and share within the COSROW community. These virtual gatherings offer networking, resource sharing, and idea exchange in a welcoming environment. Grab your beverage of choice, engage in insightful discussions, and contribute to a vibrant network that fosters growth […]
The Conference Treasurer’s Office will host a lunchtime Zoom meeting on Thursday, September 14, 2023, from 12:00-1:00 pm to discuss upcoming local church property insurance renewals and trends impacting local churches in the property insurance industry. United Methodist pastors, trustees, business administrators, and others interested in property insurance for United Methodist churches are invited to […]
If you see needs in your community that small businesses can help with, let Hugh Halter teach you about his approach to incubating businesses and starting new faith communities at the same time. Dates: September 14, 21, 28 from 1-3 Eastern Session One: Music not Math Finding and following the creative nature of God in […]
About the Course: Why does The United Methodist Church do things the way it does? And what does any of this have to do with trying to be a place and a people that embody the Kingdom of God? This course will help participants get their bearings and consider the specific structural challenges The United […]
Course Dates: September 18 – 29, 2023 Would a Bible-based play liven up your worship time during the Advent/Christmas season? Would the production include all ages and ability levels? This course can make that happen with step-by-step guidance that includes rationale, story choice, plot, characters, acting parts, setting, direction, music and sound effects, props and […]
Course Dates: September 18 – November 10, 2023 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. […]
Course Dates: September 18 – 22, 2023 Would you like to look at what you have (and don’t have) with new eyes? How is God calling you to give and take care of your blessings? This one-week strategic course is for leaders discerning areas of “unmined stewardship” in your ministry while working on your courage […]
The September COSROW Book Club selection is My Body is Not Prayer Request by Amy Kenny https://www.amazon.com/Body-Not-Prayer-Request-Disability/dp/B09XY4C74P/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1P9YTN7NZWKF7&keywords=my+body+is+not+a+prayer+request+amy+kenny&qid=1694017845&sprefix=my+body+is+not+a+prayer+request%2Caps%2C636&sr=8-1 Join in a discussion of the book on September 18th at noon. Come on your lunch break! Bring your lunch along! Here is the zoom link: Topic: COSROW Book ClubTime: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime Join […]
The Gospel of Mark is a text that brings new insights and marvels each time it’s read. Mark depicts Jesus as a complicated character: human yet divine, a powerful figure yet a suffering servant. Amy-Jill Levine’s The Gospel of Mark: A Beginner’s Guide to the Good News is an exploration of the shortest Gospel in our Bible […]
If you’re like previous attendees, you’ll leave this webinar saying, “Wow!” Most churches are struggling to connect with younger generations. What if the very way we think of church and do church is part of the problem? Join Rachel Gilmore for this webinar where we can explore principles that we find in Scripture and current research that can […]
Join us to hear speakers from Emma Norton Services in St. Paul, MN, Dumas Wesley Community Center in Mobile, AL, and Neighborhood Services Org in Oklahoma City, OK, share about their transformative housing programs for women and their children. These programs provide a safe place and wrap around services for women (and their children) to […]
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 our Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW) initiative for an educational and comprehensive workshop focusing on tobacco/nicotine. During this session, you will gain knowledge about the dangers of tobacco usage and men’s health, the most recent data, and discover how faith communities can respond to such issues. Featured speakers include Teresa Beardsley, Tobacco Prevention Manager […]
Working with people can be challenging. Establishing rapport, fostering a trusting environment, and achieving goals requires commitment and intentionality from all team members.The Business Ethics webinar will discuss the importance of honoring your commitments through the execution of small details and why attention to those details contributes to the overall success of team goals. It’s […]
TED-style talks about the Bible, theology and spirituality Join us for TheoEd Orlando on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 4:00 PM ET! You can join us in-person on the beautiful campus of St. Luke's UMC in Orlando or join our livestream for free.
Course Dates: September 25 – December 4, 2023 What is the core of Christian faith? Is it reasonable for modern people? In ten inspiring lessons, the well-known biblical scholar and Anglican bishop N. T. Wright offers a fresh presentation of the timeless truths of Christianity. Lessons expand on the themes of Wright’s acclaimed book Simply Christian: […]
Course Dates: September 25 – October 6, 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 […]
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 you are a new or seasoned teacher, you will discover a comprehensive “101” approach to faith formation for groups of all ages. Practical […]
Course Dates: September 25 – October 7, 2023 This brand-new advanced Lay Servant Ministries course invites participants to deepen their biblical and theological understanding of God’s call to care for creation and how that connects with other issues of justice in light of Wesleyan tradition and social principles. Participants will learn how to speak about […]
Summer is winding down and our book discussion group will reconvene on Monday, September 25 at 10:30 a.m. Our featured book is The Climate Book: The Facts and the Solutions by Greta Thunberg. In digging into the book, we're discovering that it is dense. So we think it will be better to cover it over 2 months. September: […]
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 […]
What measures can individuals and congregations take to save energy and reduce carbon waste? What renewable and sustainable energy options are out there? How are the Bible and God’s teachings connected to our power bills? Join us on September 26 to learn answers to these questions and more. Our time together will be led by […]
September 27-29, 2023 Is Leadership Institute for you? Are you a clergy member, staff person, or lay leader? Are you committed to helping your church do everything it can to share God’s love with your community? If you answered yes to those questions, then Leadership Institute is for you! With over 50 Ministry-Specific Breakouts covering every […]
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 August 9 – September 19, 2023 START DATE September 27, 2023 LENGTH 8 weeks An 8-week online course designed to […]
Come to the Table's School for Food Justice, Faith, and Storytelling is set to begin in September, bringing together a group of faith leaders from across the U.S. to investigate root causes of hunger, uncover and challenge the dominant narratives around hunger, and equip leaders to transform these conversations in their community. The eight session training program […]
eeling lost as teens in your ministry struggle with stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, and despair? Often youth leaders are the first to see and respond when young people are in crisis. We know you want to help. And we know getting answers on how best to support them can be a challenge. Join our online […]
Which stories accompany you in the important moments of your life? Explore biblical narratives, which may seem hidden, yet are woven deeply into the fabric of our modern lives in Stories that Wound, Stories that Heal: An Online Gathering with Brian McLaren, Thursday, September 28, 2023, from 10am– 11:30am PT (Pacific Time). Learn to see […]
The Upper Room and Africa Upper Room Ministries are excited to offer a virtual event designed to equip us to live compassionately amid conflict. Change, confrontation, and division are all around us, making it easy to feel ungrounded and alone. The challenge of finding places to be heard and accepted is real. In times like these, […]
Saturday, September 30th beginning at 9:00 am, Morehead United Methodist Church (3214 Horse Pen Creek Road Greensboro, NC 27410) will host a conversation sponsored by Neighborhood Seminary and Hope for Humanity focusing on issues of justice, equity, and inclusion. The registration fee is $25 to attend and does include lunch.You can choose a free virtual option as […]
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