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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 […]
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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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4 events,Course Dates: November 3 – December 12, 2025 This course is designed for any layperson who has ever considered preaching. It is a four-week course in which you will learn how to share the Bible’s message confidently, even if you feel you might not know the Bible well enough. In this course, you will learn […]
$80
Course Dates: November 3 – 14, 2025 Sometimes life crashes in on us like a rolling wave. We think we can handle almost anything, but suddenly something happens that knocks us down. We used to stand strong and manage our next steps but now find it hard to navigate the next hour. What happened? Losing a loved one […]
$85
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 and began rebuilding, as well as looking at […]
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In a season of major change in the church when the familiar ways of funding and doing ministry are declining – we aren’t broke. There are many resources in the church that we can put to work in new ways to serve and engage our neighborhoods and generate new forms of revenue for ministry. Rev. Mark Elsdon will share practical suggestions and stories that build imagination and suggest new ways forward. We will talk about new uses of church buildings and land, social enterprise, and creative ways to put our assets to work in the world for God. Because God is not declining; and we aren’t broke.
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Spiritual Leaders of all kinds are invited to join Spiritual Directors for our November Gathering. Khris Ford, expert on grief, will lead a session on Collective Grief. The state of the world today is bringing grief to the surface for many seeking spiritual direction. Gather virtually to discuss how our collective grief is impacting the […]
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**please note that this incubator will be produced in English, but there will be captions in Spanish** 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 […]
$49 – $75
@ 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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Teresa Stewart is “the name” in the world of small church leadership. As founder of SmallChurch.org, Teresa – a United Methodist Clergyperson – works with small churches in most mainline denominations, finding ways to develop healthy congregations that do not suffer from the “small church syndrome.” Teresa stresses that small churches aren’t miniature versions of […]
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#STILLINMISSION is a monthly live Zoom call featuring a rotating selection of Global Ministries missionaries who serve in a variety of roles and placement sites. Join to hear from one missionary in a small group setting. Missionaries share about their work and what it means to answer God’s call to mission. Registration for the Zoom […]
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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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1 event,Course Dates: November 10 – 21, 2025 In an era when age diversity in the pews has never been greater, church leaders face a unique challenge: how to effectively preach, teach, and minister across generational lines. From the Greatest Generation (born 1901-1927) to Generation Alpha youth (born 2013-2025), each group brings different expectations, communication styles, and spiritual needs. […]
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3 events,Theological educators from four continents reflect together on preaching for justice in a climate-changed world in this free webinar panel. The event will be hosted by David Stark, editor for the International Journal of Homiletics, and moderated by Jerusha Matsen Neal, professor of homiletics at Duke Divinity School. Other participants include: Sabrina Müller, Godwin Adeboye, Suzana […]
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Whether your church has a full website or none at all, there are simple ways to create a meaningful online presence. This webinar is designed for United Methodist churches and ministries looking to improve or establish how they’re represented online. We’ll walk through four key options—from leveraging the UMC’s Find-A-Church tool and using Facebook as […]
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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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Join a training on writing op-eds and LTEs on Thursday, November 13, from 12-2 p.m. ET. United Women in Faith and Jennifer R. Farmer from Spotlight PR will lead a training on writing opinion essays (op-eds) and LTEs (letters to the editor). We’ll learn the purpose of op-eds and LTEs, effective writing tips, and potential […]
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Are you looking to improve your congregation’s evangelism strategy? Join us as Dr. Heather Lear provides information on The Foundation for Evangelism’s Spring 2026 Thriving Congregations Training Cohorts. Tune in to see how these cohorts will be helpful to you and your congregation! Register Now
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As we move into 2026, one of the changes that will affect both clergy and local churches (especially financial leaders) is the shift to the Compass Pension Plan. This change was approved at the 2024 General Conference. It applies to churches and clergy in the U.S. and reflects the realities of what the denomination and […]
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In this dynamic, engaging conversation, Dr. Puri will be in conversation with TMC Faculty about the ways that spiritual dimensions of life and death shape how people think about what matters most—and what doesn’t—as they face their mortality. Concepts of dignity, suffering, and mercy are largely absent from conversations with people who are seriously ill, yet […]
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The Harbor district LSM team is pleased to present this course, open to all UMC laity. Anyone who is called upon to lead public prayer may feel anxious and possibly inadequate for such a task. This course offers help for novices as well as veteran leaders of prayer as they create and deliver appropriate prayers in public settings.
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Writing letters can be a heartfelt way to express our love and celebrate the relationships we’ve shared. Letters can help us preserve important memories and stories, confront unfinished business, and expose ourselves to things we may be avoiding. This is especially true when we are writing to those who are gone from our lives, whether […]
$35 – $50
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Traumatic experience has become ubiquitous in our world. Very often, congregation and faith-oriented leaders of community service organizations are not prepared to effectively deal with the trauma experienced in their communities. Join Trauma-Informed Leadership for Effective Engagement in Congregational Life and Community Service, with former Garrett President Dr. Lallene Rector. This course will equip the […]
$500 – $1000
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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. In this session, Kevin will move beyond the information shared in his first session and look deeper at ways to effectively communicate to the church and outside the walls of the church. Kevin […]
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This two-part webinar series will be an opportunity to learn about the Sand Creek Massacre, the importance of truthful history telling, and explore what it means to speak truth to power. In the early morning hours of November 29, 1864, the Third Colorado Cavalry, made up of 675 men under the command of Colonel John […]
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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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4 events,When we think about what shapes our beliefs, for many of us, religious communities are a big influence. But how do our beliefs shape our religious communities? How do our beliefs about community, identity and belonging guide our spaces of worship? Do we need to rethink what we believe about church? For our November 19 […]
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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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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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2 events,Join us for Good News Travels Fast with Dominique Francisco. Register Now
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This two-part webinar series will be an opportunity to learn about the Sand Creek Massacre, the importance of truthful history telling, and explore what it means to speak truth to power. In the early morning hours of November 29, 1864, the Third Colorado Cavalry, made up of 675 men under the command of Colonel John […]
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1 event,@ 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 |
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2 events,Course Dates: November 24 – December 19, 2025 “Taking Back Advent” is the perfect way to keep the miracle of Christmas in your days. The course and companion book will add a sweet and satisfying component to each day as you move through the Christmas season—savoring this intentionally short and easy-to-understand devotional and enjoying its […]
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Our next book discussion: November 24 Love letter to the Earth, by Thich Nhat Hanh Bookshop; Barnes & Noble; AbeBooks; ThriftBooks; Quail Ridge Skip December January 26 Carbon: The Book of Life by Paul Hawken Bookshop; Barnes & Noble; AbeBooks; ThriftBooks; Quail Ridge February 23 Becoming Earth: A Journey Through the Hidden Wonders that Bring Our Planet to Life by Ferris Jabr Bookshop; Barnes & Noble; AbeBooks; ThriftBooks; Quail Ridge Remember […]
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Join Meg McBride for Advent Lectio Poetica via zoom to help tend to your spirit this Advent Season. Lectio Poetica is a spiritual practice that invites the words of a poem to be our teacher, opening us to know ourselves and God more fully. In this new Advent series, participants will be guided in a […]
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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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6 events,Course Dates: December 1 – 5, 2025 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 […]
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Course Dates: December 1 – 12, 2025 Are you longing for a deeper spiritual path? Looking for a framework for understanding mystical experiences of women? Or just wanting to learn a little of the history and theology of mystical faith? This two-week course on Women Mystics in the Christian Tradition should help you with all […]
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Course Dates: December 1 – 12, 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 […]
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Course Dates: December 1 – 5, 2025 Christmas should be one of the most joyous seasons of the year but you may be one of the countless persons who dread the usual run-up to Christmas. Or maybe you are simply hoping for a new experience of Christ’s coming presence. This microcourse will provide information about […]
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Course Dates: December 1 – 12, 2025 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 the […]
$75
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,Join us to hear how three newly consecrated deaconesses are living out their lifetime calls to love, justice, and service. The quarterly Voices from the Field events feature leaders sharing their work and life stories, daily challenges, hopes, and dreams. This conversation series highlights United Women in Faith’s initiatives supported by Mission Giving—initiatives that significantly improve the lives […]
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Join us for a dynamic workshop designed to help pastors and church leaders envision flourishing communities and embrace innovative approaches to ministry through fresh expressions. Through interactive sessions and practical exercises, participants will explore their church’s unique identity, uncover opportunities for community connection, and develop concrete plans for implementing fresh expressions to reach new people. […]
$49
@ 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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5 events,Explore live contemplative teachings and practices with James Finley at this 4-day immersive virtual retreat, December 4-7, 2025. Being Presence | Turning to the Mystics Online Retreat is an interactive online journey into contemplative wisdom. Discover how to participate more deeply in Divine presence with Turning to the Mystics podcast hosts Dr. James Finley and Kirsten Oates. Over […]
$289 – $497
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 Jovanir Lage serves as a Lecturer of […]
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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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In this reflective, fireside-style gathering for The Upper Room’s special donors and friends, Dr. James C. Howell will weave together scripture, music, and insights from his book, And His Name Shall Be Called, inspired by the Handel’s Messiah chorus. The retreat is an invitation to pause and prepare our hearts for the coming of Immanuel. […]
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The theme Baptism with the Holy Spirit! calls us to rediscover the vital and empowering work of the Holy Spirit in the life of every believer and the Church. Rooted in the promises of Jesus and the experience of the early Church, this baptism is not merely a historical event but a present and necessary reality for […]
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