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$ 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
$ 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 […]
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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. […]
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$ 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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$ Becoming an Effective Witness for Jesus Christ (BeADisciple.com)
Course Dates: August 5 – 19, 2024 Are you able to recall a time in your life when someone reached out to you with the love of Christ and changed your life forever? Do you have a burning desire to share God’s love with others? Do you want the Light of Christ within you to […]
$75
$ Mental Illness and the Church (BeADisciple.com)
Course Dates: August 5 – 16, 2024 This course is for clergy and laity who are serving persons with mental health issues. The two-week course will equip learners to engage those who suffer, battle, and overcome this misunderstood condition, destigmatizing the issue without simplifying it. Participants will explore what mental illness is and how it is experienced, will examine the complexity of […]
$60
$ Old Testament Through A Different Lens: Torah and Beyond (BeADisciple.com)
Course Dates: August 5 – 16, 2024 Old Testament? Hebrew Bible? TANAKH? What do these three terms have in common? Indeed, do these titles give us any sense of the fact that they refer to the same set of scriptures? Words are important and usually reflect a particular position on something. This two-week study will […]
$65
North Carolina will receive $1.5 billion from a series of national opioid settlements totaling $56 billion. These funds will support treatment, recovery, harm reduction, and other life-saving programs and services in communities throughout the state. The funds began to be distributed to counties and municipalities in 2022 and will continue over 18 years. This webinar […]
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2 events,Just Energy for All Working Group meets to receive updates from the national office and plan and execute actions at the national and local level. It is a time to share best practices, engage in peer coaching, deepen connections with Just Energy for All, and expand the work of climate justice among United Women in […]
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Join United Women in Faith members and friends for a special Reading Program Author Talk with Susan Mettes on “The Loneliness Epidemic: Why So Many of Us Feel Alone and How Leaders Can Respond.” The Loneliness Epidemic is a 2024 United Women in Faith Reading Program selection in the Nurturing for Community category. All are […]
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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 […]
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2 events,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 […]
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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, August 8, 2024. Register here. 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 […]
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NCCUWFaith Book Club: “Apple: Skin to the Core” (NCC United Women in Faith)
Email jeannemmurray@gmail.com for the Zoom link.
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$ Creative Praying Through Scripture, Music, and Art (BeADisciple.com)
Course Dates: August 12 – 23, 2024 Do you feel stagnant in your prayer life and long for a more intimate connection with God? By tapping into your creative side—one you may not even have known existed—you can experience the joy of two-way communication with the original Creator and realize that God is a participant in your prayer life rather than a passive receiver. The two-week course will explore […]
$60
$ Dismantling White Silence in Churches (Iliff School of Theology)
August 12 – September 2 This TIER course provides opportunities to reflect on white silence in churches, how to dismantle it, and how to work toward racial justice. By engaging our personal histories, creating storytelling that emphasizes accountability and imagination, we can work toward a future of hope and healing. Students will engage Dr. Niero’s […]
$200
$ Re-enchanting Ecological Praxis (Iliff School of Theology)
August 12 – September 2 This course takes as its central concession the basic insight that “people organize to protect and fight for what they hold most dear.” In order to most effectively address the ecological crisis, we must begin to ask deeper questions: “What are we willing to fight for?” Such a question demands […]
$200
$ How to Develop an Effective Green Team (BeADisciple.com)
Course Dates: August 12 – 16, 2024 How to Develop an Effective Green Team is more than a “how-to” course. “Why to” sets a solid starting point, from which the course moves from inspiration to ideas to implementation. This microcourse is for anyone who has been asked, or who feels a call, to start, strengthen, or lead a green team […]
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August brings us face to face with our mortal passage through Mallory McDuff’s “Our Last Best Act,” which examines the ecological and spiritual dimensions of life’s final chapter. McDuff integrates the concept of a ‘good death’ with the stewardship of creation, offering paths to a legacy that transcends material inheritance and nurtures the continuity of […]
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The North Carolina Council of Churches is partnering with JustFaith Charlotte to bring small group, eco-justice programs to churches across North Carolina. The JustFaith Ministries Eco-Justice program series is made up of three, 8-10 week programs, focusing on food and farming, climate and energy, and oceans and ecosystems. Join JustFaith Ministries staff members for an […]
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3 events,Ready to think outside the box when it comes to children’s faith formation? Cokesbury Kids Big Faith is an exciting new quarterly curriculum from the creators of Celebrate Wonder, Deep Blue, Food Truck Party VBS, and more. During this online event, you will: Join us to learn more about a curriculum that helps children grow a faith that’s as big […]
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Leadership Forward Lunch & Learns
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Many folks in the church world know Kevin Slimp as publisher at Market Square Books. In the technology and communications worlds, Kevin is known as an innovator and popular speaker on topics of new technology and communication. In 2023, university academia and media professionals began asking Kevin to hold a series of presentations concerning artificial […]
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Registration is open until Thursday, August 1 2024, at 11:00 pm. The NC Conference Lay Servant Ministries team presents the Basic Course in Lay Servant Ministries with Tom Santa… This is an overview course that provides helpful background for all laypersons in service in the church and community. It is also required for all who pursue recognition […]
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$ Focusing on the Last Supper (BeADisciple.com)
Course Dates: August 19 – 24, 2024 The Last Supper is one of the most important events in the life of Christ but it has different meanings to different people, even among the disciples. This class will take a closer look at this monumental event and assist the learner gain a deeper appreciation of Christ’s teachings. Learners will finish the week with an understanding of the importance of […]
$65
$ Russian Philosophy and Theology (BeADisciple.com)
Course Dates: August 19 – November 1, 2024 Most likely, you have heard of Dostoevsky and Tolstoy. Beyond these authors, though, exists a complex and rich history of Christian philosophy and theology in the Russian context. This class will expose learners to this tradition of Christian thought. This course will provide tools for thinking through the current war between Russia […]
$125
$ What Happened at General Conference? (BeADisciple.com)
Course Dates: August 19 – 23, 2024 This microcourse explores highlights of the just-completed General Conference. It will equip United Methodist congregational leaders, both lay and clergy, to answer questions about legislation that was passed and “what comes next.” Learners will hear what happened to the major “3R” legislative matters—regionalization, revised social principles, and removing non-inclusive language from the Book […]
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Michael Roberts recently accepted an appointment as senior pastor at First United Methodist Church, Jonesboro, Arkansas. Michael has written a series of books based on John Wesley’s sermons, each set on a particular Sunday in the church year. His first book in the series, Wanting More, includes a six-week Advent study and a six-week Epiphany study based […]
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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. To plan and lead worship is an important calling in the leadership of the church. The Worship Team at Discipleship Ministries […]
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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 […]
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1 event,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 […]
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This webinar is part of the “Faithful Preparedness, Faithful Resilience” Webinar Series. By attending this SBP-led session, participants will master the financial side of disaster recovery and become equipped with the knowledge needed to teach community members how to be financially prepared. This session also covers different actions that can be taken at the household […]
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Registration is open until Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 11:00 pm. The NC Conference Lay Servant Ministries team presents Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (UM History) on Zoom… 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, […]
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1 event,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 […]
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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 […]
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With clarity in teaching and practicality in practices, Certified Enneagram Teacher Sandra Smith will join us to speak to and read from her book (released September 1) The Enneagram Map to Your Deeper Self: Living Beyond Your Type, which covers some of the wisdom Sandra has gleaned from more than two decades of teaching. She’ll offer some […]
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