When we scheduled this book discussion, we forgot that tomorrow morning is the time that our NCCUMC youth are heading for Breakaway. Please keep them in your prayers. AND we will reschedule part two of Doughnut Economics for next week: Monday, JUNE 30 at 10:30 a.m. We had a good discussion on Doughnut Economics—but we didn’t […]
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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. In this session, Kevin will move beyond the information shared in his first session and look deeper at ways to effectively communicate […]
$35
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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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2 events,Summer Course runs synchronously online weekly on Monday evenings for eight weeks from July 7- August 25. Registration Deadline: June 30 Building on biblical principles about God’s generosity, discover how ministry vision clarity, trust in financial leadership and financial planning and systems impact ministry and generosity. We will explore how to build donor confidence by […]
$450
Course Dates: July 7 – 18, 2025 “A Scriptural Walk to Refresh the Soul” will help weary believers prioritize God every day. This two-week course will encourage you to put God first in your life even if you feel like you don’t have time, while it guides you through a selection of Scriptures to open your heart to see Him in ordinary things and refresh […]
$70
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3 events,Part 3 of the Lunch and Learn “Immigration in the United States” webinar series, hosted by the General Board of Church and Society and the General Board of Global Ministries. Register Now
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Throughout July, MyCom will host a special series of webinars tailored for pastors appointed to new churches—but open to anyone looking to strengthen their communication ministry. These sessions will explore essential topics like branding, marketing, social media and public relations, offering practical tools and insights for building connection and community. Whether you’re navigating a new appointment or […]
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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 book authors themselves. So before you head to the beach, grab a book […]
$25
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We often experience God’s presence through Scripture, in church, or during Bible study and prayer with others. But God’s presence isn’t limited to those settings — it can be found all around us. Nature reflects God’s beauty and power, giving us a glimpse of our Creator through everything God has made. God is the Creator […]
$35
Join us as we explore the transforming work of United Methodist missionaries serving around the world. You will have the opportunity to meet in a small group to hear a presentation from a single missionary during the call. Find out more about these missionaries below, or at www.umcmission.org Alma Navarro serves as the Minister for […]
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Most churches have a budget, but too many churches have a budget they’ve inherited. If your church has been in the practice of simply tweaking last year’s budget and hoping there will be enough to do mission and ministry, you’re invited to join us for this helpful webinar, as we explore tools to build a […]
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If you have been hurt by church, theology, or by those who claimed to speak for God — you’re not alone. Explore the nature of spiritual hurt — how it happens, how it shapes us, and how we can move forward — at How Do We Heal Our Spiritual Hurt? a live online gathering July 11, 2025, […]
$5 – $95
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This will be an online Team Leader Training Refresher course via Zoom meeting. This is for Team Leaders who may have led teams in the past, or taken the training previously, and are seeking updated information and a “refresher” before leading an UMVIM team. Though this is an UMVIM Southeast Jurisdiction event, it is open […]
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3 events,Course Dates: July 14 – 25, 2025 Recent disruptions in weather patterns and devastating weather events have left church administrators and other leaders wondering what this means for their own congregations. But we should also be looking at what Scripture teaches us about weather and its implications. Led by an experienced expert in insurance underwriting and risk management, this two-week course will weave truth into conversation around Scripture and the weather while […]
$60
Course Dates: July 14 – 26, 2025 Older adults dread the day when they have to turn in the car keys, acknowledge their infirmity, or leave a family home behind. They don’t want to become a burden on their children or others. All of these transitions may be happening to your parents. Right now. No […]
$70
Course Dates: July 14 – 25, 2025 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
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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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3 events,Part 4 of the Lunch and Learn “Immigration in the United States” webinar series, hosted by the General Board of Church and Society and the General Board of Global Ministries.
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Throughout July, MyCom will host a special series of webinars tailored for pastors appointed to new churches—but open to anyone looking to strengthen their communication ministry. These sessions will explore essential topics like branding, marketing, social media and public relations, offering practical tools and insights for building connection and community. Whether you’re navigating a new appointment or […]
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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,July – Leadership Forward Lunch & Learn Join us for Performance Management in Ministry: Leading Volunteers with Care & Clarity with Quionna Allen. Volunteers are the heartbeat of many ministries—but what happens when someone’s heart is in the right place, yet their follow-through misses the mark? In this interactive Lunch & Learn webinar, we’ll explore a […]
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The Heritage 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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2 events,Course Dates: July 21 – August 1, 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: July 21 – August 16, 2025 In a world full of personality assessments, the Enneagram stands apart for the ways that it not only describes our behavior (and the basis of that behavior) but for the ways it offers practices which can help us live more resourcefully. Join Kathy and Jim Reiter in […]
$85
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Ecumenical partners from the World Council of Churches, World Methodist Council, Vatican, and several other worldwide denominational bodies have been working on an agreement to elevate the Feast of Creation to a major feast day in the church. This will be the first addition of a major feast day in centuries, and the change could […]
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Join author Cindy S. Lee for a virtual session of both practice and discussion of her new book “Contemplative Witnessing BIPOC-Centered Spiritual Direction”. You will experience invitations from the book and have time to discuss how this might be applied in your spiritual direction practice. Spiritual direction is a communal spiritual practice that helps open […]
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1 event,Throughout July, MyCom will host a special series of webinars tailored for pastors appointed to new churches—but open to anyone looking to strengthen their communication ministry. These sessions will explore essential topics like branding, marketing, social media and public relations, offering practical tools and insights for building connection and community. Whether you’re navigating a new appointment or […]
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4 events,July 24 – July 27, 2025 Virtual Options (register by July 13): Full Virtual Ticket – $108Jurisdictional Breakout – $13 Church – we’ve set off from the shores of the last General Conference hopeful for progress and inclusion. But between then and now, we’ve also been buffeted by polycrisis: heightened cruelty, exclusion, and a shaky […]
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If you feel the financial literacy you need to lead in ministry was not adequately covered in seminary or denominational programs, this training is for you! Are you facing challenges in financial management – including interpreting financial statements, stewardship campaigns, a capital campaign, etc.? Even after years in active ministry, many clergy feel they are still […]
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Join Garrett Associate Professor of Hebrew Scriptures and Director of Digital Learning Dr. G. Brooke Lester and Director of the Garrett Collective rev. dr. abby mohaupt for a facilitated conversation on how the biblical tradition calls for sabbath (or rest) for all creation. Register to join live or receive the recording. Date: July 24, 2025Time: […]
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Date & Time: Thursdays, July 24 and 31 / 7-9pm ET Develop your team’s Dinner Church launch strategy. You will leave this day’s webinar with an actionable plan in hand. A Dinner Church Launch covers the details and logistics for beginning a Dinner Church mission. How do you get started? What are the essential elements of […]
$99
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It’s a well-researched fact that we store our emotional experiences in our physical bodies. On anniversaries of loss, for example, it is common to feel body pain, heaviness, or fatigue. In this workshop, we will practice feeling into our body stories safely in order to capture them in words. As a group, we will learn […]
$75 – $100
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3 events,Course Dates: July 28 – August 1, 2025 Are you ready to transform your students’ school year with the power of the Lord’s “I Am” sayings? Get ready to lead your students on a journey of self-discovery and reliance on Jesus with “Who Am I?” In this microcourse we will examine thought-provoking questions and reflections […]
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Course Dates: July 28 – August 11, 2025 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 […]
$65
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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1 event,You’re invited to help shape the 2025 Annual Faith & Community Initiatives Conference by sharing your insights on pressing issues for rural faith leaders and communities in North Carolina. Your input will influence the conference’s themes, sessions, and speakers. Choose the session that best fits your schedule from multiple dates in July and August. Your […]
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Ken Willard’s upcoming book, titled Beacon of Hope, is a practical guide for church leaders seeking to revitalize their congregations by reaching and welcoming new people. In his book, Willard calls churches to become beacons of light in their communities through relational evangelism, radical hospitality, and intentional accessibility. Ken Willard shares personal insights and proven practices developed […]
$35
Throughout July, MyCom will host a special series of webinars tailored for pastors appointed to new churches—but open to anyone looking to strengthen their communication ministry. These sessions will explore essential topics like branding, marketing, social media and public relations, offering practical tools and insights for building connection and community. Whether you’re navigating a new appointment or […]
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1 event,You’re invited to help shape the 2025 Annual Faith & Community Initiatives Conference by sharing your insights on pressing issues for rural faith leaders and communities in North Carolina. Your input will influence the conference’s themes, sessions, and speakers. Choose the session that best fits your schedule from multiple dates in July and August. Your […]
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Are you exploring a call to ministry? Do you want to start the process of becoming a Certified Candidate in the UMC? If so, this Candidacy Retreat is for you! The Candidacy Retreat is an all-day virtual event coming up on August 1, 2025. This is a wonderful day (including some short breaks and a longer lunch break) of […]
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@ Are you exploring a call to ministry? Do you want to start the process of becoming a Certified Candidate in the UMC? If so, this Candidacy Retreat is for you! The Candidacy Retreat is an all-day virtual event coming up on August 1, 2025. This is a wonderful day (including some short breaks and a longer lunch […]
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The Beacon district LSM team is pleased to present this spiritual gifts course, open to all UMC laity. This course helps participants understand spiritual gifts and how the church can use them to fulfill its mission and ministry. Participants will also learn what it means to be a spiritual leader and will be equipped to lead others in exploring and using their spiritual gifts.
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Every church recognizes prayer as important. But what happens when a congregation unites to pray collectively and consistently, asking God to break through in new and miraculous ways? You as the spiritual leader can guide your congregation into the kind of church-wide breakthrough prayer initiative that fuels the atmosphere of possibility, and the entire focus […]
$79
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