919-779-6115
800-849-4433 (Toll-Free)
NC Conference of
The United Methodist Church
700 Waterfield Ridge Place
Garner, NC 27529
Powered by WordPress
|
S
Sunday
|
M
Monday
|
T
Tuesday
|
W
Wednesday
|
T
Thursday
|
F
Friday
|
S
Saturday
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 event,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 […]
$20
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
1 event,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 […]
Free
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
|
0 events,
|
4 events,
$ Building Beloved Community in a Wounded World (BeADisciple.com)
Course Dates:July 8 – August 30, 2024 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 […]
$125
$ Walk with Mother Teresa in Darkness and Light (BeADisciple.com)
Course Dates: July 8 – 19, 2024 Mother Teresa served the poorest of the poor throughout her life. Even though her work was known worldwide, she never took credit for her accomplishments and always tried to divert the attention she received to God. However, she struggled with darkness in her interior life. “If I ever […]
$70
$ Following the Lectionary Postcolonially (Iliff School of Theology)
July 8 – 29 This course is for laypeople, pastors, or anyone else who is interested in learning how to read the Bible with a postcolonial lens. The class will focus on the readings of the Revised Common Lectionary for Advent of 2024 and Lent of 2025, but it will offer frameworks and tools that […]
$200
$ Transforming the One Room Sunday School Classroom (BeADisciple.com)
Course Dates: July 8 – 27, 2024 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 […]
$50
|
2 events,
–
Blending insights from philosophers, poets, scientists, and theologians, Life After Doom explores the complexity of hope, the necessity of grief, and the need for new ways of thinking, becoming, and belonging in turbulent times. Mark your calendar for Tuesdays, July 9 – Aug 13, 6:30pm – 8:00pm and join in for this meaningful discussion via zoom.
$75
Are you looking for a message of hope for this year’s Advent worship? Join us for our summer webinars on Tuesdays, July 9, 16, and 23 at 7:00 PM EST/6:00 PM CST. We will engage in courageous conversations about planning a worship service that offers hope for those living with HIV. This is an opportunity […]
Free
|
1 event,
–
Safe storage of firearms saves lives. During this webinar, you will learn statistics and stories about how guns are often taken from legal owners and why consistent and proper gun storage matters. Congregations and individuals can make a difference in safe storage and violence prevention. William Lassiter, from the NC Department of Public Safety, will share about opportunities to get involved in statewide juvenile violence prevention councils. He will […]
Free
|
3 events,
–
Join Charles Maynard, author of 34 books including A Storyteller Looks at the Gospel of John and A Storyteller Looks at the Parables, as he shares his thoughts on how to use storytelling to bring your sermons to life. Maynard believes a good story doesn’t have to be explained. In addition to being a renowned storyteller, Charles Maynard is […]
$30
–
“Everywhere the Undrowned is, somewhat unbelievably, Smith’s first book . . . . a kind of prose poetry that recalls the work of famed writers like Denis Johnson and Raymond Carver . . . . not only a compelling memoir but a work of literature.”—Washington Post Book World Join us for a reading with Stephanie Clare […]
Free
Join United Women in Faith members and friends for a powerful workshop led by Sashi James, Director of Reimagining Communities at the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls and Families for Justice as Healing. This workshop is offered through United Women in Faith. All are welcome. There is no cost to […]
Free
|
1 event,
–
Event Days: July 12th, 19th, and 26th Event Timing: 10 a.m. Central Standard TimeVenue: Zoom link emailed upon final registration Cost: $50 dollars (covers sessions in their entirety)Contact us at ccatlett@umcom.org Please Note: First time participants will find the most value in joining the community. The coaching community content focus remains the same as 2023 […]
$50
|
0 events,
|
1 event,
–
$ Life Together in the United Methodist Connection (Polity) (Harbor District Lay Servant Ministries)
$ Life Together in the United Methodist Connection (Polity) (Harbor District Lay Servant Ministries)
The Harbor district Lay Servant Ministries team presents Life Together in the United Methodist Connection (Polity) … revised and updated after the latest General Conference! This 8-hour class is divided between two Sunday afternoons. Participants must attend both sessions in order to receive credit for the course. July 14 @ 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm July 21 @ 1:30 pm – 5:30pm […]
$15
|
2 events,
$ Who Is Holy Spirit? (BeADisciple.com)
Course Dates: July 15 – 26, 2024 The Holy Spirit is a divine presence in the lives of believers, keeping them in perpetual remembrance of the truth of Christ and giving strength and help in time of need. This course will examine Scripture in which God gives instructions concerning the Spirit who intercedes for His people. The goal is a closer […]
$65
$ Developing A Dynamic Praise & Worship Experience (BeADisciple.com)
Course Dates:July 15 – 29, 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 your […]
$75
|
2 events,
–
Data privacy and security are critical issues for individuals and local churches. Criminals are continually working at breaking through security protocols that are in place to protect you and your church. Learn how to avoid being a victim, what to look for in insurance protection, and what to do following a breach or hacking event. […]
Free
Are you looking for a message of hope for this year’s Advent worship? Join us for our summer webinars on Tuesdays, July 9, 16, and 23 at 7:00 PM EST/6:00 PM CST. We will engage in courageous conversations about planning a worship service that offers hope for those living with HIV. This is an opportunity […]
Free
|
3 events,
$ Interior Castle with James Finley & Mirabai Starr (Center for Action and Contemplation)
REGISTRATION May 29, 2024 – July 9, 2024 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. An 8-week online course journeying through the seven mansions of St. Teresa of Ávila’s Interior Castle with James Finley and Mirabai […]
$120
–
The webinars are focused on hearing from experts, community leaders and United Women in Faith members advocating for just energy solutions in their communities and around the world. These 90-minute sessions on 3rd Wednesdays in February, July and September of 2024 at 3 pm ET (2 pm CT, 1 pm MT, 12 pm PT, 11 […]
Free
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 […]
$10 – $40
|
4 events,
–
The Treasurer’s Office will join with representatives from United Methodist Insurance and Sovereign Insurance Group on Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 12:00-1:00 pm to discuss current trends in the property insurance market. Many churches are facing loss of coverage or increasing premiums due to an ongoing reset in property insurance. Representatives from UMI and Sovereign will […]
Free
–
Leadership Forward – Lunch & Learns An hour packed with encouraging and engaging leadership tools to prepare you for next.
Free
–
Bishop Sharma Lewis reminds us that as clergy, we are called, among other things, to preach. There is a tremendous response each time Bishop Lewis leads a webinar on preaching – and she is serious about including brand new information each time she leads a session for us. Bishop Lewis, author of 2020’s best-selling books, Journey […]
$30
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
1 event,
–
Recording our personal stories can be a taxing process, especially when we think of sharing them beyond our often very small circle of trusted readers. As writers, we draw our inspiration from life, observed and experienced. We then weave those truths artfully into stories that convey the distilled essence of our true stories, but does […]
$75 – $100
|
1 event,
$ Declutter, Downsize and Move: A Spiritual Journey About Possessions (BeADisciple.com)
Course Dates: July 22 – 26, 2024 Young seniors often feel the early effects of aging. Not being as strong or flexible today as they once were is a common warning sign that what was once possible with ease is becoming a struggle. Maintaining a home becomes more difficult, keeping up with meal preparation evolves into a challenge, and […]
$45
|
3 events,
First 100 Days of Cross-Racial/Cross-Cultural Ministry Webinar Series (General Commission on Religion and Race)
Recurring
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 […]
Free
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 […]
Free
Are you looking for a message of hope for this year’s Advent worship? Join us for our summer webinars on Tuesdays, July 9, 16, and 23 at 7:00 PM EST/6:00 PM CST. We will engage in courageous conversations about planning a worship service that offers hope for those living with HIV. This is an opportunity […]
Free
|
1 event,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 […]
$10
|
0 events,
|
1 event,
–
There are few rights as sacred as the right to vote. Unfortunately, every election cycle there are nefarious efforts to sway electoral outcomes or influence elections in a way that benefits persons with extreme wealth and power. Join us August 15 at 2 p.m. ET for a live recording of the Faith Talks podcast as […]
Free
|
0 events,
|
|
0 events,
|
4 events,
$ Across the Rainbow Bridge: Grieving the Death of a Pet (BeADisciple.com)
Course Dates: July 29 – August 9, 2024 The loss of a beloved animal companion is like no other loss because our relationship with animals are like no other. Our culture tells us that an animal companion is an engaging toy, and that our grief over its death is alarming and ill-placed. Our culture is […]
$70
$ Let Them Come to Me: Children in Worship (BeADisciple.com)
Course Dates: July 29 – August 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 […]
$50
$ Authentic Engagement (Iliff School of Theology)
July 29 – August 19 Iliff’s Authentic Engagement™ program provides tools for leaders to develop and nurture organizational cultures in which people of diverse backgrounds feel valued, are deeply connected to one other, and are aligned with a shared mission. This kind of engaged leader is able to recognize those who have the potential to […]
$200
$ Preaching on Fractured Ground (BeADisciple.com)
Course Dates: July 29 – August 9, 2024 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 […]
$75
|
1 event,
–
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. […]
$30
|
1 event,
$ Immortal Diamond with Richard Rohr (Center for Action and Contemplation)
A spiritual exploration of the True Self based on Richard Rohr’s book, Immortal Diamond. Rediscover your forgotten Self that can never be destroyed—only transformed to live in eternal Love. REGISTRATION June 12, 2024 – July 23, 2024 START DATE July 31, 2024 A 10-week online course exploring the True Self and the False Self, based […]
$120
|
2 events,The Season of Creation was started back in 1989 as a time to renew our relationship with our Creator by renewing our relationship with creation. For some congregations, it has become a meaningful annual celebration. Yet there are still many in the wider church who have either not heard of the season or don’t know […]
Free
Join Broadleaf Books and Fortress Press for an eye-opening two-part webinar series that explores the history and rise of white Christian nationalism and its profound impact today. For those of us who are troubled by the terrifying appeal of white Christian nationalism and what it means for America’s future (politically and beyond), this webinar series […]
Free
|
0 events,
|