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1 event,@ The 2025 North Carolina Academy for Spiritual Formation will be held September 28 – October 3, 2025, at Trinity Center in Pine Knoll Shores, NC. Our speakers will be Dr. Cindy S. Lee and Rev. Daniel Wolpert. Registration fee includes meals, lodging, lectures, and materials. Registration fee for double occupancy is $775 per person. […]
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5 events,Course Dates: September 29 – October 10, 2025 Learners will read and study Mark’s Gospel using the provided CEB Study Bible portion. They will select verses from several passages for proclamation, derive a single focus from those verses, then create an outline or precis for proclaiming them. The course is designed for Certified Lay Servants, LPs, PLPs, or associate members. However, anyone who preaches or teaches the Gospel may benefit. Learners […]
$60
Course Dates: September 29 – October 10, 2025 The Fall season is the perfect time to rediscover the power of daily praying the Lord’s Prayer. Based on the best-known prayer in the world, this study invites you and your fellow students to join the instructor in unpacking the existential power of this insightful theological statement. […]
$65
Course Dates: September 29 – October 12, 2025 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 […]
$75
Course Dates: September 29 – October 17, 2025 The recent emphasis on Christian nationalism underlines a fact that the faithful often don’t want to acknowledge: Religions include qualities that can make belief a dangerous and destructive force. (Gender issues are one example.) Based on the book by Rabbi Dr. Rachel Mikva, “Dangerous Religious Ideas” will […]
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2 events,Join us & fellow church leaders October 1 – 3, 2025 for three days that will inspire you to RISE – to new challenges, above limitations, and as a voice of hope. With transformative worship, practical teaching, and meaningful connections, you’ll leave equipped with the tools and renewal you need for ministry today. RISE to the Challenge Ministry today […]
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@ The Hispanic House of Studies at Duke Divinity School invites you to join us on October 2, 2025, in celebration of Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month. This day will be our chance to honor the contributions of Hispanic/Latines to the United States and to theological education and ecclesial ministry. The panel conversation will also be available […] 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 Rebecca Maiko serves as the Center Coordinator […]
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@ This book study invites participants to engage in a six-session book study, moving through “When Methods Die: The Writing on the Wall for a Fading Church,” facilitated by the author, the Rev. Dr. Jason Miller-Villegas. The study hopes to continue the conversation started in the book, moving from seeing institutional frailty and death to […]
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3 events,Course Dates: October 6 – 24, 2025 This three-week course is for pastors and musicians who seek to improve their shared worship ministry. It will be a time of self-reflection based on the Enneagram, a time to dialogue with each other about their God-given personality traits, and time to explore case studies and how the learners would work together […]
$75
Course Dates: October 6 – 31, 2025 In the believer’s journey through the spiritual landscape, one size doesn’t fit all–each traveler needs shoes that conform to the shape of the individual soul. A single regimen doesn’t work for all souls at various locations in that landscape. Gleaning from the first course in BeADisciple’s Certification in […]
$125
Course Dates: October 6 – 10, 2025 This course will help clergy and lay people identify possible funding sources beyond the congregation. Participants will learn how to understand the communities they serve based on data, and examine their own congregational passion to identify funding sources. An experienced fundraiser, the instructor will introduce you to tools that could unlock additional funding opportunities, including funding sources […]
$50
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It can be difficult even to talk about disability, much less design a ministry environment that is truly inclusive of all types of physical and mental abilities we encounter in young people. Through a combination of storytelling and research, this webinar will equip those who lead ministries with children and youth to create truly accessible ministry environments. Topics will include respectful language for disability, inclusive options for a variety of situations, intergenerational disability ministry, and recommended voices and resources for continued learning.
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Strengthening Rural Strategies: Connecting People, Places, and Opportunities (The Conservation Fund)
Strengthening Rural Strategies: Connecting People, Places, and Opportunities (The Conservation Fund)
Happy fall y’all! It’s the season for gathering—gathering harvests, gathering people, and gathering ideas that actually stick (like caramel to a candy apple)! And – it’s the time to learn about our upcoming grant opportunity- The Creating New Economies Fund- that supports projects using the triple bottom line approach. Join us for an interactive workshop made for rural […]
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Immigrant communities in the U.S. face many challenges, from displacement and discrimination to systemic barriers, but they also carry incredible resilience and strength. Cultural traditions of care, faith, and collective strength sustain these communities, and faith communities often play a vital role in supporting their well-being, offering spaces of belonging, hope, and care. Join us for […]
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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 […]
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What does research reveal about typical church staffing patterns and expenditures? And how can you know if your staffing level is right? Dr. Lovett H. Weems Jr. and Dr. Ann A. Michel from the Lewis Center share data and perspectives that can help you think strategically about how your staffing pattern relates to your budget […]
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Do you feel a spark of possibility for a Fresh Expression of Church—something outside the walls, uniquely shaped for your community? Whether your imagination leans toward a House Church, Recovery Church, Arts Church, Outdoors Church, Recreation Church, or another creative gathering, this 2.5-hour workshopping session will help you move from dream to first steps. Each […]
$49
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5 events,What is Spiritual Direction? Am I called to the ministry of Spiritual Direction? Should I have a Spiritual Director? How is it different from counseling? Curious about Spiritual Direction? Join us on zoom for a 45 min Spiritual Direction info session to learn more about how NCISDF can offer you Spiritual Direction, training, Spiritual Formation, […]
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Join us for a dynamic and insightful webinar that will explore the deep connections between women’s physical and emotional health. Join our expert and credentialed voices in medicine, psychology, and wellness, as they discuss: Empower yourself with knowledge, strategies, and support to better understand how to care for both your body and your mind. Register […]
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Many of us feel the divisiveness of our time. We long to talk about issues and topics that are important to us with people- especially family members and friends- who may see things differently, but we’re afraid that doing so will break connection and create irreparable discord. How do we move from “us” and “them” […]
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1 event,For lay pastors and laity This course introduces participants to the formation and main events of the Hebrew Bible, placing the text in its Ancient Near Eastern context and exploring the ways key themes weave through the biblical books and into church life. By taking the course, students will more fully grasp the breadth of […]
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Learn to use right questions to unlock your leadership potential. The best leaders have learned the gift of leading with right questions to achieve their goals. Well-chosen questions can lead to clues for next steps, uncover new possibilities, navigate differences, and reach the commitment required for group action. After the event, you will receive webinar […]
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“To care for the Asian self is to care for the nonhumans.” Curious about what this might mean? Join us in person or online for a meal and conversation with Dr. Dong Hyeon Jeong, whose book Embracing the Nonhuman in the Gospel of Mark has sparked interest among both biblical scholars and those who care […]
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9 events,October 15-16, 2025 | Attend in-person or online Join us for the 2025 Preaching Seminar October featuring Rev. Dr. Sunggu A. Yang, author of Digital Homiletics: The Theology and Practice of Online Preaching (Cascade, 2024) and Arts and Preaching: An Aesthetic Homiletic for the 21st Century (Cascade Books, 2021). In this timely event, Dr. Yang will introduce various practical methods for preaching online with clarity, artistic creativity, […]
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It’s the question many of us ask over and again. What’s happening to our older teens and young adults? Our churches are aging, our congregations are shrinking, and young adults are disengaging with faith at an alarming rate. Join us for Kris’ second webinar based on his new book Followers Under 40, exploring how younger generations […]
$35
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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UMKR and MFSA present: Understanding Palestine and Israel, with Phyllis Bennis Phyllis Bennis stands among the world’s most knowledgeable and insightful analysts on the Middle East. The author of an indispensable primer on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, she has a gift for providing clear and accessible explanations for complex issues. In this special webinar, we will […]
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In this online session with Ashley, we’ll learn about how early Methodists embraced a ‘submission to be more vile’ in order to spread the love of God in places most unexpected. During this time, you’ll hear about the origin of the name ‘Methodist’ and what our founder, John Wesley, intended for us as the people called ‘Methodist.’
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The project graveyard is getting crowded. Some were victims of the classic trope: planning in isolation until they became monsters nobody recognized. Others met their doom through the jump-scare approach: launching without warning and wondering why everyone ran away. Sound spine-tingling familiar? Join our project planning training to learn how to build community programs that won’t […]
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Pastors and ministry leaders are full of ideas—but how do you know if your vision should become a one-time event, a multi-day conference, or an ongoing program? This workshop offers a practical and prayerful framework to help you discern the best path. Together, we’ll explore how to: You’ll leave with tools to move from idea […]
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The Heritage district LSM team is pleased to present this course, open to all UMC laity. This course leads participants to learn from John Wesley how to practice relational evangelism. They will discover that evangelism involves not only sharing our faith with others but also welcoming people into a community where they can grow in faith.
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3 events,Course Dates: October 20 – November 3, 2025 Some of the most difficult questions a person will ever face may be centered around the end of life. Discussions of preferences and possibilities may seem to be filled with emotional landmines and possible hurt feelings. “Closing Conversations: An End-of-Life Care Guide” can help with answers to […]
$75
Course Dates: October 20 – 31, 2025 This course is for persons called to lead Christian retreats who are looking for ways to guide those they shepherd to grow in intimacy with Jesus. Equipped by this two-week course, leaders ranging from beginner to experienced can nurture faith formation through retreats centered in the stories of […]
$75
Course Dates: October 20 – 31, 2025 The enneagram can give us insight into ourselves and others, allowing us to act with grace and compassion. This course is for anyone who wants to learn how the enneagram can make their church healthier, encourage a more welcoming culture, aid hospitality efforts, and support volunteers. The course […]
$75
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3 events,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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In this workshop for spiritual directors and other spiritual caregivers, we will consider the spiritual challenges and gifts of accompanying people with life diminishments, including those that come with aging, loss of physical ability, cognitive decline, etc. We will consider the following: – How do we provide spiritual nurture and companioning to folks who are […]
$40
Honoring the National Week of Action Against School Pushout with the Dignity in Schools Campaign How are women of faith interrupting the school-to-prison pipeline in communities across the country? What needs are they seeing? What work are they doing? How does their faith connect to the “what,” “how,” and “why” of their work? Join us to […]
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3 events,Make your next event stronger with sponsorship. Whether you’re planning an annual conference, a local church retreat, or a community outreach, event sponsorship can open doors to new resources, partnerships, and impact. In this webinar, our Travel & Meeting Specialist and Sponsorship/Relationships Director will share best practices for event logistics and proven strategies for securing […]
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@ Join us for weekly check-in calls open to anyone interested in staying informed and collaborating in our immigration response efforts. These gatherings are designed for anyone engaged in or curious about immigration ministry, advocacy, and community support. Register Now North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church View Organizer Website Add to calendar Google […]
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What is Spiritual Direction? Am I called to the ministry of Spiritual Direction? Should I have a Spiritual Director? How is it different from counseling? Curious about Spiritual Direction? Join us on zoom for a 45 min Spiritual Direction info session to learn more about how NCISDF can offer you Spiritual Direction, training, Spiritual Formation, […]
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In this webinar with Ashley and Chris, we’ll examine a new Wesleyan Quadrilateral, the “practical quad.” We’ll review how Wesley implemented these four steps (or “method”) to grow the movement across England and how it led to extreme growth in the United States. This will include practical applications for growing churches today!
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As the crisp October air signals to us a season of transition (and mounting obligations!), it is the perfect moment to pause, reflect, and intentionally shape the year ahead, well before the holidays sweep us into a new season of busyness. This is “October Theory,” a new trend that proposes that October, not the new […]
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3 events,Explore Christianity as a Living Path with CAC Faculty and guests on Oct. 24– 26 at our annual fall conference series, in-person and online. In times of uncertainty, we are invited to see with new eyes. Look to the Christian contemplative traditions for wisdom to help meet this moment with clarity, courage, and compassion. Join […]
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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. This is a wonderful day (including some short breaks and a longer lunch break) of hearing […]
$25.00
@ Join us at an in-person or online prayer circle for a compassionate immigration response. Monthly on Fridays at 6 pm. October 24: Asbury UMC, Durham November 21: Fiesta Cristiana, Apex December 12: St. James UMC, Greenville Register for a Prayer Circle → Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live |
1 event,For laity in the United Methodist Church who feel called by God to a full-time vocation in service with those who are marginalized and in need in the world today, there is an opportunity to be a part of a supportive community in connection with The United Methodist Church as a deaconess or home missioner. […]
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5 events,Course Dates: October 27 – November 7, 2025 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 […]
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Course Dates: October 27 – 31, 2025 This course is for busy Christians who want to stay spiritually and scripturally centered during the long season of Pentecost. This microcourse provides an opportunity to focus on your ministries, even if your calendar is crowded, while digging into the ministries of Deborah and similar biblical characters, and without the stress […]
$50
Our next book discussion will be on Monday, October 27 at 10:30 a.m. Again this month we feature a North Carolina author: On the Swamp: Fighting for Indigenous Environmental Justice by Ryan E. Emanuel Bookshop; Barnes & Noble; AbeBooks; ThriftBooks; Quail Ridge Remember to ask a friend to join us: Book Discussions are on Zoom on the third Mondays at 10:30 […] 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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Join Byron Borger of Hearts & Minds and Kathleen Norris for a conversation about Rebecca Sue, Norris’s most personal memoir yet. Known for her insightful reflections on faith and life, Norris ventures into new territory in Rebecca Sue, sharing an intimate portrait of her younger sister in this heartfelt and honest memoir of sisterhood, disability, […]
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A refresher on what regionalization is (and is not), how it works, and why it matters for our global connection. Register Now
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1 event,@ Join us for weekly check-in calls open to anyone interested in staying informed and collaborating in our immigration response efforts. These gatherings are designed for anyone engaged in or curious about immigration ministry, advocacy, and community support. Register Now North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church View Organizer Website Add to calendar Google […]
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Writing with Research is built around a simple insight: if you feel strongly that you’ve got something to say or know there’s a problem you feel compelled to investigate, then you are ready to start writing. Our unique contribution is to insist that writing and research proceed together, whatever the nature of the evidence or the […]
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