Course Dates: January 29 – February 9, 2024 Fear and anxiety are often seen as biblically sinful feelings, signifying a lack of faith in God. But as humans, everyone has these and many other feelings. Sometimes these emotions can get in the way of growing or sustaining either faith or a relationship with God. In this course, learners explore anxiety and fear: How they […]
Course Dates: January 29 – February 9, 2024 In the Great Commission, Jesus told his followers to ‘go and make disciples,’ yet how many churches are concentrating on that goal today? Added programs, streamed services, and blended music are popular, but are intentional discipleship growth opportunities provided? This course will help you develop intentional discipleship growth. It examines not only the ‘what’ and ‘how’ of what is done, […]
Course Dates: January 29 – February 17, 2024 The value of generations worshiping together is becoming more clear. This course will explore the place of children in congregational worship and offer practical suggestions for successfully including children in the worshiping community as well as teaching children about the elements of worship. Learners are required to obtain […]
Most churches in North America are small churches. But few resources or training experiences are designed with smaller congregations in mind. Small Church Week is a week-long live training experience designed to equip the leaders of the average North American church for the opportunities of 2024. You will learn: Small Church Week is FREE and […]
Giving something up for Lent is commonplace, and some of us might wish it could be preaching itself during this heaviest season of the year. Together we’ll consider anew the challenges and opportunities of preaching during the Lenten season. Maybe this year, when we proclaim Jesus’ resurrection, it can be true for us and our […]
Most churches in North America are small churches. But few resources or training experiences are designed with smaller congregations in mind. Small Church Week is a week-long live training experience designed to equip the leaders of the average North American church for the opportunities of 2024. You will learn: Small Church Week is FREE and […]
Hope can often feel beyond our grasp when we are stuck in cycles of trauma. Learn to recognize attachments of the mind and heart through a deep exploration of past trauma and find your path forward. REGISTRATION December 13, 2023 – January 23, 2024 START DATE January 31, 2024 Mystical Sobriety is a 12-week Christian […]
Most churches in North America are small churches. But few resources or training experiences are designed with smaller congregations in mind. Small Church Week is a week-long live training experience designed to equip the leaders of the average North American church for the opportunities of 2024. You will learn: Small Church Week is FREE and […]
Where do you find rest and nourishment for your soul in the rapid pace and frequently changing landscape of 21st century life? What resources help you stay centered and grounded in the face of polarization and uncertainty? Do you long for spiritual community that welcomes all of who you are, complete with your questions and doubts? If […]
Most churches in North America are small churches. But few resources or training experiences are designed with smaller congregations in mind. Small Church Week is a week-long live training experience designed to equip the leaders of the average North American church for the opportunities of 2024. You will learn: Small Church Week is FREE and […]
Dear Friend, Feb. 1 marks the beginning of Black History Month and I'm excited about this opportunity to learn and grow. I'm inviting you to join me on this journey. Please consider participating in a live recording of the Faith Talks podcast on Feb. 1 featuring three remarkable leaders who are making history today. I'll […]
We all hope to be remembered well and to reach the end of our lives with a sense that we have done all we wished to do. But what about the things left incomplete? How can we prepare ourselves and our loved ones for the unfinished pieces left when we are gone? Iliff alum Rev. […]
This virtual seminar is part of a semi-monthly series exploring themes at the intersections of theology, medicine, and culture. This week's seminar is given by David Finnegan-Hosey, M.Div., author of Christ on the Psych Ward and Grace is a Pre-Existing Condition: Faith, Systems, and Mental Healthcare. Registration is free and open to the public. CME credits are available […]
Most churches in North America are small churches. But few resources or training experiences are designed with smaller congregations in mind. Small Church Week is a week-long live training experience designed to equip the leaders of the average North American church for the opportunities of 2024. You will learn: Small Church Week is FREE and […]
This course focuses on the ministry of the lay servant who either regularly or occasionally leads a group, class, organization, or congregation in worship. The course is grounded in the classic patterns of Christian worship. Participants will be able to:
Course Dates: February 5 – 19, 2024 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 […]
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. […]
The Politics of Jesus: Rediscovering the True Revolutionary Nature of Jesus' Teachings and How They Have Been Corrupted Join us for a free online course offering via Zoom presented by the Pathways For Tomorrow Initiative of the Lilly Endowment, Inc. Facilitated by Obery Hendricks, Jr., Ph.D. About The Facilitator: Obery M. Hendricks, Jr., Ph.D. Visiting Scholar, Departments of Religion & African and African […]
General Conference 2024 is drawing near, and this is a historic opportunity for the Reconciling movement to advance justice and inclusion for LGBTQ+ United Methodists in the Church. RMN Organizers will discuss what you can do to make an impact in this season. Come ready to learn and be energized, and bring a friend!
A spiritual journey through the seven mansions of St. Teresa of Ávila’s Interior Castle. Practices of prayer, reflection, humility, and self-knowledge will turn spiritual insights into experiential wisdom. REGISTRATION December 20, 2023 – January 30, 2024 START DATE February 7, 2024 An 8-week online course journeying through the seven mansions of St. Teresa of Ávila’s Interior […]
Pastors for North Carolina Children hosts a Monthly Leaders Gathering. This informal Zoom call invites leaders of any faith (clergy or not) to a discussion covering the intersection of faith and child advocacy, as well as current topics in North Carolina public education. We also share announcements and update with each other as we work […]
5-Part Webinar Series | Feb 7 – March 6, 2024 Wednesdays @ 12 PM EST Henri Nouwen’s A Spirituality of Fundraising was a ground-breaking paradigm shift that has been shaping both those who give and those who raise funds for decades. Join the Henri Nouwen Society as we bring together philanthropists and fundraisers for honest and rich […]
Sparkhouse Digital is the ultimate online source for quality faith formation curricula and multi-media. This 45-minute overview webinar, followed by Q&A, will demonstrate the functionality of this robust platform and showcase the vast library of faith formation resources in Sparkhouse Digital—with special attention given to 2024 site improvements and fresh resources for Lent-Easter.
Join 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 and collaboration. Let's come […]
Join us as we explore the transforming work of United Methodist missionaries serving around the world. You will have the opportunity to meet in a small group to hear a presentation from a single missionary during the call. Find out more about these missionaries below, or at www.umcmission.org Jennifer Moore serves as a Christian Educator […]
At this historic juncture in United Methodist history, come learn from Bishop Karen Oliveto about what is possible through policy change and what our Church could become. Bring your hopes and your questions!
Religions are intimately entwined in our contracting and interconnected world. For Christians to engage this world with confidence and graciousness, we need to be deeply formed by Christian sources and broadly informed by interreligious resources. This course invites you to cultivate a missional presence that is passionately Christian as well as compassionately interreligious. It enables […]
Event Days: February 9th, 16th, and 23rdEvent Timing: 10 a.m. Central Standard TimeVenue: Zoom link emailed upon final registrationCost: $50 dollars (covers sessions in total)Contact us at ccatlett@umcom.orgPlease Note: First time participants will find the most value in joining the community. The coaching community content focus remains the same as 2023 coaching communities. We're excited […]
Course Dates: February 12 – 16, 2024 This two-hour Zoom webinar on Monday, Feb. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time is for passionate gardeners who are curious about how to grow their faith by using God’s Scriptures and creation as their example. Take a hands-on approach to cultivate your faith with God’s […]
Course Dates:February 12 – March 22, 2024 In today’s fast-paced, non-stop world that loves production and busy-ness, the contemplative way has never been needed more. (W)Holy Faith: The Contemplative Life invites participants to develop or deepen a contemplative approach to their faith lives, and to explore the rich history of practices within the Christian tradition. Contemplation is all […]
Course Dates: February 12 – March 22, 2024 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 […]
Course Dates:February 12 – March 29, 2024 Lent is a wonderful time to add spiritual practices in order to deepen your spiritual journeys. Using our cameras (including cell phone cameras) to “See Differently” is a wonderful way to expand our spiritual sight. In a hectic world it is easy to look and not see. Our […]
Course Dates: February 12 – 26, 2024 Are you looking for inspiration to help you serve others through worship in your congregation? Do you know the difference between praising God, and worshiping God? Join me for two weeks to come alive in God’s presence in a unique study of praise and worship that will broaden […]
Pastors for NC Children offers our Mission Amplify curriculum to faith communities for small groups and teams to learn about the issues facing NC's most vulnerable children and the public schools that serve them. Find out what we can do as people of faith to lift up their needs to elected officials. Each training time […]
The Gospel calls Christians to ensure that all have access to adequate nutrition. Humans produce more food per capita than at any other time in history, yet we find ourselves in an age when global food insecurity has emerged as a defining challenge of our time. The Bible also enjoins humankind to steward creation. Yet, […]
Pastors for NC Children offers our Mission Amplify curriculum to faith communities for small groups and teams to learn about the issues facing NC's most vulnerable children and the public schools that serve them. Find out what we can do as people of faith to lift up their needs to elected officials. Each training time […]
Deepen your awareness of age-appropriate learning strategies integral to teaching and discipling children effectively. Also, our presenter will share several pointers about shaping your ministry to welcome children with different needs. Be prepared at your computer with a thin wire hanger and some colorful art supplies such as a few crayons, watercolors, or markers.
Are you looking for a centering practice during Lent? Join the CAC online contemplative community for a free series of Virtual Sit Meditations to cultivate greater awareness during this Lenten season. Live streamed on YouTube, these virtual meditations will take place each Friday at 11 a.m. PT from February 16 through March 29, 2024. Virtual Sit Meditations for LentEvery […]
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:
Course Dates: February 19 – March 2, 2024 The enneagram can give us compassionate insight into our motives, patterns, and gifts as well as those of others. This course is for clergy as well as church leaders – both formal and informal – who are interested in helping their churches find healthier ways to deal […]
The January COSROW Book Club selection is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Join in a discussion of the book on February 26th at noon. Come on your lunch break! Bring your lunch along! (Clergy MEN are most welcome!) Contact Lindsay Collins for the Zoom Link and if you have questions -- lcollins@nccumc.org
Clergywomen’s Gathering on ZOOM with Bishop Shelton and Becky Posey Wiliams from GCOSROW Join us Tuesday, February 20, at 10 am on ZOOM for a gathering of North Carolina Conference clergywomen with conversation and practical applications from our own Bishop Shelton and Becky Posey Williams, Senior Director of Sexual Ethics and Advocacy for the General […]
Worship is the heartbeat of the church. From the vital and passionate gathered celebration each week, flows the life and ministry of the whole church and the support and encouragement of those who gather each week. To plan and lead worship is an important calling in the leadership of the church. The Worship Team at […]
God has given you the Holy Spirit, the most creative force imaginable. But it still helps to have other leaders to help you dream and pray. Find the time that best suits your team and join a one-time Think Tank with Fresh Expressions Associate Director of Training Heather Jallad and other church leaders like you […]
The Why, What, When and How of the Dinner Church Journey; Taking the needed steps to a successful Dinner Church mission. Join in an interactive hour long webinar with Verlon Fosner, Heather Evans and Jon Davis as they discuss the ins and outs of starting a Dinner Church.
Join the Just Energy for All webinars to hear from experts, community leaders, and United Women in Faith members advocating for just energy solutions in their communities and around the world. Learn about efforts to prioritize women’s voices in climate justice advocacy, reduce air pollution, install solar panels, increase electric school buses, and more. You […]
Kim Gaubault recognizes that self-care is often the component that remains a form of intervention (after the break or the medical emergency) rather than a preventative measure. When we allow our bodies, minds and/or spirits to break down in the course of doing this work, we are not only putting ourselves at risk but we […]
Come learn from Carolina Cross Connection Executive Director Brittany Bethel about the importance of safe spaces for all to experience the love of God at summer camp! We'll talk about:
Course Dates: February 26 – March 8, 2024 This updated, accessible course is for empathetic Christians who are determined to be there for young people. In only two weeks you’ll easily pick up the latest spiritual mentoring practices to help youth and young adults on their faith journeys to become mature Christians. You’ll spend 20 minutes each weekday […]
Our February 26, 2024 discussion will be of Organic Wesley: A Christian Perspective on Food, Farming, and Faith by William C. Guerrant, Jr. Amazon, Seedbed Email tclayton@nccumc.org for Zoom information.
Join Jason Moore, a seasoned advocate for integrating technology into the church. With decades of experience in leading trainings on media, screens, and hybrid worship, Jason is now at the forefront of guiding churches in harnessing Artificial Intelligence for ministry. This engaging two and a half hour webinar will provide a broad yet accessible exploration […]
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 […]
God has given you the Holy Spirit, the most creative force imaginable. But it still helps to have other leaders to help you dream and pray. Find the time that best suits your team and join a one-time Think Tank with Fresh Expressions Associate Director of Training Heather Jallad and other church leaders like you […]
Join 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 and collaboration. Let's come […]
Join Rev. David Felten, co-creator of Living the Questions, for Saving Jesus Redux Zoom Study. Beginning Thursday, February 29th from 10am – noon (Arizona time/MST), this online (ZOOM) webinar will continue each Thursday through May 16th. Registration includes twelve online Zoom sessions facilitated by pastor David along with supplemental study materials. Co-sponsored by The Fountains, a United […]
Learn strategic and practical ways to engage kids and their families in your church. Five major areas of focus will be covered: kid’s programs with the whole family in mind, celebrating faith milestones that become foundational for life, creating a safe and welcoming environment, development of curriculum content and context specific to your community, and […]
In this webinar, Creation Justice Ministries will discuss support tools and resources to grow faithful resilience from the physical, social, and spiritual storms of climate change. Attendees will learn about the Faithful Resilience Guide, a 6-part spiritually-rooted resource on planning for climate change in congregations. Attendees will also tour the newly launched Faithful Resilience Story […]
A Special Reading Program Author Talk with Rev. Dr. Erin Beasley and Rev. Dr. Tori C. Butler. Join United Women in Faith members and friends on Feb. 29, 7 pm ET. REGISTER HERE Rev. Dr. Erin Beasley, co-author of I’m Black. I’m Christian. I’m Methodist. is an ordained elder in the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference of The United Methodist […]
This virtual seminar is part of a semi-monthly series exploring themes at the intersections of theology, medicine, and culture. This week's seminar, "Whose Body is This?: A Theological Anthropology for the Care of the Sick and Dying,” is given by pastoral theologian Esther Acolatse, Ph.D., M.T.S. The Reverend Dr. Esther E. Acolatse is professor of […]
Through the Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative, Lilly Endowment seeks to support highly promising and creative endeavors that help children come to know and love God and grow in faith. Eligible charitable organizations are invited to submit proposals for up to $1.25 million that may be used for up to a five-year period […]
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