Join us for free Advent Sits Meditations, guided by Richard Rohr’s book Preparing for Christmas. Advent season can generate a wide array of emotions as we gather with others and reflect on the past year. We invite you to step away from your preparations this holiday season and join us—if only for a moment—in a […]
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3 events,Course Dates: December 2 – 13, 2024 This course examines the Ketuvim/Writings, sometimes described as “the least holy books of the Hebrew Bible,” by studying familiar Biblical writings through lenses other than what Christians often use. It examines the “historical books” of the Old Testament and connects them to the prophetic voices and Torah when appropriate. You’ll learn about the post-Exilic period when the Jews returned to Israel […]
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Course Dates: December 2 – 6, 2024 This course is for busy Christians who want to stay spiritually & scripturally centered in Advent. It is a microcourse that provides that opportunity for centering, even if you calendar is crowded, while digging into Advent scriptures, and without the stress of that longer commitment. To earn 0.5 […]
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Course Dates: December 2 – 16, 2024 Be still and know that I am God! When we are still and silent for an extended period of time we open space for God to be with us. This two-week course is for anyone looking for slow down their lives and live in closer relationship with Christ […]
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1 event,This workshop is designed for preachers and ministry leaders interested in exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and preaching. Participants will be guided by Reverend Jesus Rodriguez-Cortes to understand the fundamental concepts of AI and its relevance in ministry. Throughout the two days, participants will be able to gain practical skills using AI tools for […]
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3 events,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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Ministry in the 21st century is hard no matter the size of your church. If you want 2025 to be your strongest year ever in ministry, likely some shift in strategies will be required. Come explore the seven most important strategies to focus on in the upcoming year. We will unpack the importance of relationships, […]
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Explore contemplative teachings and practices live with James Finley in this 4-day immersive virtual retreat, Dec. 5-8, 2024. All those registered will have access to the recorded replay for one full year. Join James Finley and Kirsten Oates, hosts of the Turning to the Mystics podcast, on a 4-day interior pilgrimage mirroring the journey laid out […]
$289 – $497
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life fromsuicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year,people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to […]
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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.
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Join Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns at the 13th annual Holy Spirit Seminar on December 6, 2024. Focused on the topic “Longing for the Glory of New Creation,” the 2024 Holy Spirit Seminar will consider the calling of a Spirit-filled life as described in Romans 8:18-27 and explore ways for Christians to enter more deeply into the depths of the […]
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1 event,Join us for free Advent Sits Meditations, guided by Richard Rohr’s book Preparing for Christmas. Advent season can generate a wide array of emotions as we gather with others and reflect on the past year. We invite you to step away from your preparations this holiday season and join us—if only for a moment—in a […]
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2 events,Course Dates: December 9 – 20, 2024 “Addiction and Spirituality” is a transformative course designed to explore the profound impact of spiritual practices on overcoming addiction. It delves into various spiritual traditions and their healing techniques, offering tools for personal growth and recovery. This course is perfect for those seeking to understand the role of spirituality in […]
$70
Course Dates:December 9 – 14, 2024 Advent season often focuses on Mary and the baby Jesus, and rightfully so. There is another important player in this story, though—Joseph. In this brief study we will look at the earthly father of Jesus and examine his role during the Advent season. This will allow learners to have a deeper understanding of Jesus’ earthly family, while examining the relationship of […]
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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. And no one is left out. This webinar includes great information […]
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This webinar is part of the “Faithful Preparedness, Faithful Resilience” Webinar Series. In this session, SBP will teach participants about the many interlocking layers of forward looking activities needed across local stakeholders to build more resilient communities as we face an increasing intensity and frequency of disaster events. Through localized case studies from around the […]
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Lay Leadership in Uncertain Times We are living in times that are filled with great challenges and possibilities. The United Methodist Church along with its congregations and ministries, has a unique opportunity to embrace a future that builds on the best of what has gone before and that leaves behind that which no longer serves. […] |
1 event,Join us for free Advent Sits Meditations, guided by Richard Rohr’s book Preparing for Christmas. Advent season can generate a wide array of emotions as we gather with others and reflect on the past year. We invite you to step away from your preparations this holiday season and join us—if only for a moment—in a […]
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2 events,Through the Movement Café, the United Methodist Creation Justice Movement now has an informal, virtual space to facilitate connection and conversation about creation care and justice issues. The once-a-month Wednesday meetings are an opportunity to listen, learn, and share joys, successes, questions, concerns, and possibilities. Each third Wednesday (10am PT / 11am MT / 12pm […]
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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 […]
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Support and Friendship for Dinner Church Leaders You lead a dinner church, or you want to someday. How do you get started, stay on track, and make sure your table community is becoming a church? Dinner Church is a recovery of the simple, meal-based gatherings of Jesus and the early Church. But even though the […]
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1 event,Join us for free Advent Sits Meditations, guided by Richard Rohr’s book Preparing for Christmas. Advent season can generate a wide array of emotions as we gather with others and reflect on the past year. We invite you to step away from your preparations this holiday season and join us—if only for a moment—in a […]
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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,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.
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Registration is open until Thursday, December 19, at 11:00 pm. This gives the attendee enough time to register for the training, order and receive the reading materials, and read before the day of class. Every United Methodist congregation is required to have a safe sanctuaries policy. But safe sanctuaries is more than just a policy. […]
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