Last year, both the North Carolina and Western NC Conferences passed similar resolutions urging local churches to form creation care teams or begin (or continue) creation care ministries. To assist local churches, both Conferences have rolled out a collaborative training workshop across the state. Rev. Jarrod Davis, Creation Ministries Coordinator for NCC and WNCC, will […]
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 […]
Last year, both the North Carolina and Western NC Conferences passed similar resolutions urging local churches to form creation care teams or begin (or continue) creation care ministries. To assist local churches, both Conferences have rolled out a collaborative training workshop across the state. Rev. Jarrod Davis, Creation Ministries Coordinator for NCC and WNCC, will […]
Do you have a painful and true story you find yourself reliving each time you try to tell it? What about a story that’s stuck inside you because it feels too raw to be writeable, too vulnerable to be readable? Is being able to tell that story without suffering the key to releasing yourself from […]
Course Dates: June 3 – 14, 2024 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 learners who need a refresh of the […]
Course Dates: June 3 – 14, 2024 This course will lead you to the spiritual richness of meaning in the New Testament with the companion of a new look at the New Testament. A New New Testament” is the controversial work of a group of 19 scholars referred to in the book as the New Orleans Council. Edited […]
Register today to explore your retirement savings plan! During this 45-minute webinar, you'll learn about your 403(b) plan features and benefits, gain an understanding of the long-term nature of retirement savings, and hear about the resources available to help you along the way. Whatever your age, whatever your salary, discover how saving now creates a better financial […]
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 […]
The NCC Safe Sanctuaries Committee invites you to come with your Safe Sanctuaries questions so we can all keep our UM church members and visitors safer. Facilitated by a committee member, each Exploring Safe Sanctuaries Together Zoom will be a chance to talk about current challenges and explore a topic in depth. After a brief presentation about […]
Participants receive a certificate for 1-hour CEU following the online class. 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. […]
Welcome to Just Like Me Final Details Virtual Porch! Join us online for a fun and interactive event where you can connect with others leading this amazing VBS. Get ready for tips and tricks as we walk through the exciting activities and answer questions. We want to make sure you have everything you need to host […]
During the pandemic Art of Conscious Aging is meeting via Zoom. Contact info@rcwms.org to join the group.
This course builds on the foundations established in the Introductory Wisdom School. Learn how kenosis, or self-emptying, can lead to a participatory exchange between the finite and the infinite. REGISTRATION April 24, 2024 – June 4, 2024 START DATE June 12, 2024 LENGTH 14 Weeks COST $195 A 14-week online course exploring the heart of […]
Course Dates: June 17 – 21, 2024 In today’s world one in five individuals is autistic. The worlds of these individuals, and the worlds of their families, mostly consist of isolation and loneliness. Developing ministries to reach out to these families not only helps us respond to God’s calling, but also gives hope to families […]
Course Dates: June 17 – 28, 2024 Are you longing for a deeper spiritual path? Looking for a framework for understanding mystical experiences of women? Or just wanting to learn a little of the history and theology of mystical faith? This two-week course on Women Mystics in the Christian Tradition should help you with all […]
Course Dates: June 17 – 30, 2024 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 those […]
Jesus’ last prayer in the Gospel of John before he was arrested was that his followers might “be one.” That seems like a remote dream these days, and yet the call to unity is foundational to who we say we are as United Methodist Christians. This webinar will take a look at why and how […]
For clergy serving in cross racial/cross-cultural ministries, intentionality around the first 100 days of a new ministerial appointment can make a significant difference in the long-term health, sustainability and overall effectiveness toward a clergy person’s ability to pastor across difference. Mark your calendars and join GCORR for the “First 100 days of CRCC Ministry” summer […]
There’s a growing number of micro-churches in the United States–congregations with fewer than 25 folks. Learn how this new reality for the Church comes with hope, promise, and a distinctive set of tools for building the kingdom of God. Micro-churches can offer the simplicity, nimbleness, and intimacy that the gospel calls for and our neighbors […]
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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 […]
Lunch n Learn presented by Leadership Forward. An hour packed with encouraging and engaging leadership tools to prepare you for next.
This workshop is geared towards those who want to think about the Enneagram beyond the gifts it provides to us as individuals and think also about how it can serve us as a collective. If you care about people, community, justice, and hope for a whole and well world, this is for you. This workshop […]
Course Dates: June 24 – 28, 2024 News just broke—a catastrophic event has occurred in your community. What do you say?What is the message when violence, natural disaster, or disease raises questions about where God is to be found during tragedy? This one-week microcourse is for those who want to explore communicating following mass trauma. […]
Course Dates: June 24 – July 5, 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 May COSROW Book Club selection is Pachinko by Min Jin Lee Join in a discussion of the book on June 24th at 11am. Come on your lunch break! Bring your lunch along! Women & Men are welcomed. E-mail Lindsay Collins lcollins@nccumc.org for the Zoom link.
Kay Kotan offers a roadmap for discernment and implementation for congregations to cooperate strategically and creatively to make a bigger Kingdom impact. You will be challenged, directed, and even coached during this fast hour. The cooperative parish concept has been knocked around in the United Methodist Book of Discipline and annual conference staff organizational charts for decades. […]
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 […]
Time to step back and dream about new ways to join God’s mission. Summer is a great time to step back, think deeply about your ministry and dream about new ways to join God’s mission. The Summer Book club gives you three chances to think through new opportunities, along with fellow church leaders and the […]
Course Dates: July 22 – August 2, 2024 Mysticism has been described as a longing for God that has been present in all times, cultures, and religions. Dorothee Soelle was a German theologian who dedicated her life to reinterpreting the Christian message with a unifying message of mysticism and activism. Her book “The Silent Cry” will be the departure […]
Thursday, June 27, 2024 @ 6:00-7:15pm Eastern TimeThis webinar is part of the “Faithful Preparedness, Faithful Resilience” Webinar Series. Climate resilience is defined as Climate Mitigation + Climate Adaptation + Deep Democracy. But what is Deep Democracy, and why is it crucial for climate resilience? Join us for this workshop in our “Faithful Preparedness, Faithful Resilience” series […]
There is little to say, Mr. Gilbert, when the heart is bruised.–Emily Dickinson If you’ve ever sat down to write a condolence letter and were at a loss for words, you’re not alone. In this workshop we will take a look at condolence letters from writers throughout history to find the inspiration we need to get […]
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 […]
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