“Where there is sorrow, there is holy ground.” – Oscar Wilde After years of companioning those who are grieving, both as a spiritual director and a grief and trauma therapist, NCISDF co-director Khris Ford returns to this book time and again. Frances Weller writes of the sacred work for grief, identify the “five gates of grief.” […]
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No introduction is necessary for Kenneth Carder and Tex Sample. Join us on April 2, 2025, for this conversation revolving around the topic “Economic Justice and Common Good.” There is no cost for to join us for this conversation. Simply register in advance. Register Now
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Join us for the transformative webinar series, Beyond Borders: Centering Humanity in the Immigration Conversation—Stories, Struggles, and Solidarity, sponsored by the Methodist Federation for Social Action (MFSA), the Order of the Deaconess and Home Missioners (DHM), and the United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM). Through powerful storytelling, expert insights, and action-oriented discussions, we will deepen […]
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3 events,“The Future is Upon Us: What Now? Amplifying the Role of Faith and Civil Society Actors in Multilateral Solutions” Faith-based partners initiated the Annual Symposium on the Role of Religion and Faith-based Organizations in International Affairs as an annual event aiming to foster dialogue on the intricate interplay between religion and international affairs. Since 2016, […]
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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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Are you interested in learning more about United Methodist missionaries? Do you wonder what day-to-day life is like in mission? #STILLINMISSION is a monthly Zoom event where you can hear first-hand experience from missionaries about their call to mission and the communities they serve. Join us to see how missionaries share God’s love in partnership with communities […]
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2 events,Join us for the transformative webinar series, Beyond Borders: Centering Humanity in the Immigration Conversation—Stories, Struggles, and Solidarity, sponsored by the Methodist Federation for Social Action (MFSA), the Order of the Deaconess and Home Missioners (DHM), and the United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM). Through powerful storytelling, expert insights, and action-oriented discussions, we will deepen […]
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The Next Step Webinar is a live, free conversation for church leaders ready to start or grow a Dinner Church but seeking guidance to move forward. In just one hour, you’ll walk away inspired and equipped with a clear vision to step into this exciting mission God has prepared for you. Register Now
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2 events,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 […]
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Join Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW) for the next webinar of our Abundant Life Webinar Series: Overdose Response and Harm Reduction for Faith Communnities, exploring key topics related to substance use recovery, harm reduction, and community education. This session will feature insights from Dr. Tobias LaGrone, D. Min., who will share valuable clinical experiences and expertise on the […]
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The Fairway district Lay Servant Ministries team presents Life Together in the UM Connection. This advanced course meets the polity requirement for those who wish to become certified lay speakers or certified lay ministers. It also counts as an advanced course for certified lay servants and renewals. All are welcome!
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1 event,Email jeannemmurray@gmail.com to sign up for the monthly book club meetings.
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1 event,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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Join the Candler community for a lecture by Dr. Brian K. Blount, Alonzo L. McDonald Family Chair on the Life and Teachings of Jesus and Their Impact on Culture. In this lecture, Blount will analyze cultural location and its impact on biblical meaning. How do readers configure Jesus when he is perceived through the ongoing and unfortunately […]
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Sponsored by the United Methodist Creation Justice Movement, the informal, virtual space of the Café facilitates conversation, connection, and community focused on creation care and justice issues. The April 16 Café will feature Stories of Congregations and Annual Conferences working to build Resilience Hubs for their communities. Featuring Scott Parrish, North Georgia Conference Disaster Response Coordinator […]
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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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1 event,id you know 600 thousand men and women return home from jails, prisons and detention centers each year? April is National Reentry Month — a time to raise awareness, inspire change, and equip leaders to support individuals returning home from incarceration. We’re inviting pastors, ministry leaders, community partners, and anyone with a heart for justice […]
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5 events,Course Dates: April 21 – May 11, 2025 Lent is a time of prayer, fasting, and spending quiet time in meditation and reflection. Were you able to connect with God during this reflection time? This three-week book study is for those people who want to continue to grow in His presence. Don’t let the frenzied […]
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Course Dates: April 21 – May 2, 2025 In a world where religious affiliation is steadily declining, millions of people identify as “Nones”— those who are spiritually curious but disconnected from organized faith. This empowering course is designed to help spiritual leaders, educators, and community builders understand and connect with this growing demographic. The course provides […]
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Course Dates:April 21 – May 2, 2025 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 just […]
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Course Dates: April 21 – May 16, 2025 The Old Testament story of the rebuilding of the temple in the books of Ezra, Nehemiah, Haggai, and Zachariah offers a story of hope and promise during a difficult time for the Jews in Jerusalem. It is a story of promise–promise of God to His people that […]
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Course Dates: April 21 – 25, 2025 This microcourse is for those who want a basic introduction to spiritual gifts. It will provide an overview of material from the LSM course “Rediscovering Our Spiritual Gifts,” without the two-week commitment while retaining the scriptural and spiritual foundations of gift-based ministry. To earn .5 CEUs and a […]
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4 events,In this webinar The Foundry team will cover the different facets in understanding the value of your real estate. They will discuss property valuation and how to assess market climate, along with creating and leveraging underutilized real estate related income streams. Register Now
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Join the North Carolina Council of Churches and NECHAMA – Jewish Response to Disaster, in a solemn commemoration of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. Together, we will honor the lives lost, uplift the voices of survivors, and reflect on the ongoing responsibility to confront hatred and injustice. This webinar will feature powerful reflections, ecumenical prayers, […]
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Amidst all the change happening in our nation, we are also seeing less care being taken when it comes to our world. Policy changes and priority shifts are threatening an Earth already facing a climate crisis. What can we hope for as the world seems to move closer and closer to a point of no […]
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3 events,April 24 · 7pm – May 1 · 9pm Leaders all across the country are rediscovering Jesus’ dinner table theology that dominated the Apostolic Era. The present-day Dinner Church movement is giving leaders and churches a renewed ability to reach people who would never attend their Sunday morning gatherings. There is a unique – first-time […]
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This is another BRAND NEW webinar by Teresa Stewart. Each time we talk with Teresa, she tells us, “I’ve learned SO MUCH lately from small churches!” This is your opportunity to learn some of what she’s learned while visiting with small churches in 2025. If you’ve attended a session with Teresa before, you know you […]
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Join Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW) for the final webinar of our Abundant Life Webinar Series: Healthy Aging and Mental Wellbeing. Featuring Loy Campbell, an experienced Occupational Therapist and Dementia Care Specialist, this session will explore strategies for healthy aging, dementia care, and maintaining mental well-being as we grow older. Loy’s work with has taken her across […]
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Leadership Education will be hosting two informational webinars about the Reflective Leadership Grant via Zoom. They will be conducted on: Friday, March 21st at 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern Friday, April 25th at 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern Register Now
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4 events,Course Dates:April 28 – May 9, 2025 This course is for persons called to lead Christian retreats who are looking for ways to guide those they shepherd to grow in the intimacy of abiding in Jesus. Equipped by this two-week course, leaders ranging from the inexperienced to persons with more leadership experience can design retreats centered in the stories of Jesus. You will learn how to design experiences that focus on […]
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Course Dates:April 28 – May 9, 2025 Do you find writing a 3-5 minute children’s sermon more intimidating than a 20 minute adult sermon? You’re not alone. Preparing and delivering a children’s sermon can be daunting, and countless people admit to being terrified at the thought of being asked to do so. Fear not — […]
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Our next book discussion will be on April 28 at 10:30 AM… Total Garbage: How We Can Fix Our Waste and Heal Our World by Edward Humes Bookshop; Barnes & Noble; AbeBooks; ThriftBooks Ask a friend to join us: Book Discussions are on Zoom on the third Mondays at 10:30 a.m. We usually take a break from meeting in […]
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Are you passionate about reaching those outside the traditional church setting? Fresh Expressions offers not just a vision for how to engage people in new and different ways, but also a set of markers that guide this adventure. We call these markers the Fresh Expression Journey and these guideposts have shown the way for thousands […]
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Michael Roberts is the senior pastor at First United Methodist Church, Jonesboro, Arkansas. Michael has written a series of books based on John Wesley’s sermons, each set in a particular season of the church year. His new book in the series, Radically Blessed: The Core Teachings of Jesus through the Sermons of John Wesley, is based on […]
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What do you need to take the next step to improve your personal health? Join us for an integrated approach to wellness! This 4-part series is designed for individuals ready to learn in a supportive community and commit to moving toward their personal vision of health and wellbeing. Guided by Solita Denard, participants will develop […]
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1 event,Live from Wespath is a no-cost virtual event exclusively for UMC clergy and lay featuring information and insights from Wespath about investments, benefits and well-being to help you better navigate your daily life and the general UMC environment. Your registration allows you to participate in the entire event or simply drop in for the segment(s) […]
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Join Rev. David Felten, co-creator of Living the Questions, for Eclipsing Empire: Paul, Rome, and the Kingdom of God Zoom Study. Beginning Thursday, May 1st from 10am – noon (Arizona time/MST), this online (ZOOM) webinar will continue each Thursday through July 17th. Registration includes twelve online Zoom sessions facilitated by pastor David along with supplemental study materials. […]
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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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The Corridor district is pleased to offer this Zoom course, open to all laity. Leading Worship meets the worship requirement for those seeking to become certified lay speakers. This course also counts as an “advanced course” for certified lay servants or anyone in need of continuing education to renew their certification.
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