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NC Conference of
The United Methodist Church
700 Waterfield Ridge Place
Garner, NC 27529
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2 events,Course Dates:June 29 – July 3, 2026 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 […]
$80
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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The winds of culture have shifted—and the church can’t keep sailing with yesterday’s maps and courses. In a rapidly changing world, the church will need to chart a new course, focusing on three fundamentals: – Relationships – Discipleship – Leadership By focusing on these three fundamentals, your church can Become the Church People Choose. By focusing […]
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Join the NC Council of Churches and Make NC Work for a special seminar for clergy, with guest speakers from Minnesota. During this webinar you’ll learn how entire congregations can put our values into action through a public discipleship program. You’ll hear stories from churches across the country, spanning Black churches, rural and suburban congregations, […]
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3 events,People of Faith for Public Schools and Pastors for NC Children’s Monthly Leaders Gathering (usually 1st Wed at 10am) on zoom:Join us to learn more about the work happening at the intersection of public schools, faith, and advocacy. Everyone is welcome–you do not have to be clergy to attend. 2026 Agenda2026 Monthly Leaders Gathering Agenda: […]
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Simplified Accountable Structure, also known as the “One Board Model,” is one of the most effective ways for congregations to streamline leadership, reduce bureaucracy, and focus more clearly on mission. But how do you actually design it within the requirements of the United Methodist Book of Discipline? In this practical webinar, Blake will walk through the […]
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Join us on July 1st from 6:00 – 6:45 pm CT for a quiet, prayerful gathering to mark the release of Praying with Jonah: Practices for Imperfect Pilgrims by Sharon Seyfarth Garner. Together we’ll share in a gentle online mini-retreat, where Sharon will offer a few reflections and guide us through simple prayer practices from […]
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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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Discover. Design. Do. 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 […]
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nt; and alternative risk programs. Jeff will be the first to tell you that insurance is not your first priority in ministry. This is not a sales pitch and Jeff won’t be trying to sell anything. During this hour, Jeff will discuss: Jeff will discuss the process of risk management, including: Jeff will discuss topics […]
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There are stories inside you that want to be told. Not perfected, simply heard. Mindful writing is less about craft and more about presence. It’s a practice of slowing down, turning inward, and allowing whatever wants to be expressed to move through you and onto the page. No forcing anything. No inner critic in charge. […]
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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 Florence Ogugua Mefor serves as a Nurse […]
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Do you feel disillusioned by the Christianity that you inherited and long to live spirituality connected to compassion and creation? At this 90-minute live online gathering, CAC Faculty Brian McLaren and guest teachers Randy Woodley and Edith Woodley will explore the ways Western Christianity became aligned with systems of domination and how Indigenous wisdom offers […]
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1 event,Course Dates: July 13 – 17, 2026 This course is for laity curious about God’s call to lay or ordained ministry. The three-hour Zoom session, led by instructor Barbara Justis and guest Beth Beaty, will use Scripture to discover the many forms God’s call takes, how Biblical figures responded, and how our gifts can help us find our place […]
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6 events,What if the most powerful thing you could do…was to stop trying so hard? Many of us have learned to approach faith and mission the same way we approach everything else—with effort, discipline, and determination. But over time, something begins to wear thin. What if there’s another way? Dangerous Prayer is a guided, experiential journey into […]
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A Creation Justice conversation hosted by the United Methodist Creation Justice Movement. Every 3rd Wednesday 1-2:30 ET | 12-1:30 CT | 11-12:30 MT | 10-11:30 PT and Alaska Time starting 9am. Register to join the movement and discover what more we can do together. Register Now
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Church leaders are often called to shepherd people spiritually—but many receive little to no training in managing employees, handling workplace conflict, understanding employment law, or building healthy organizational culture. This interactive webinar is designed for seminary students, recent graduates, pastors, ministry leaders, and church staff who want practical guidance on the people-management side of ministry. […]
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Join Come to the Table and the Closing the Hunger Gap leadership team for a presentation about the Be, Build, Block strategies. After a brief overview of the theory of change and Be, Build, Block strategies, we will discuss how food pantries and food banks are creating new policies, procedures, and resources. Together, we will practice […]
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Faith and feeling are not opposites. Join SBC21 for this important session that will explore how Scripture itself models emotional honesty — through portraits of people who brought their full, unedited humanity before God — and what that means for how we lead, serve, and shepherd others today. We’ll walk away with a practical framework […]
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The Corridor District is pleased to offer this course, which is open to all laity. It’s a great opportunity to explore the many ways laypersons can live out their call to ministry in the United Methodist Church. This course is also a required step for anyone pursuing certification as a lay servant, lay speaker, or lay minister.
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2 events,United Women in Faith’s Just Energy for All Webinars feature experts, community leaders and United Women in Faith members working for just energy solutions and environmental and climate justice in their communities and around the world. These webinars are always free and you don’t need to be a United Women in Faith member to join […]
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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 model is simple, leading any kind of […]
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The Bible has been hijacked. Weaponized by right-wing ideologues and twisted by capitalist apologists, scripture is routinely used to justify white supremacy, misogyny, economic disparity, genocide, and environmental destruction. Sadly, many Christians have simply ceded scriptural authority to the loudest, most polarizing voices. But what if the stories we think we know actually preach the […]
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The Harbor district LSM team is pleased to present this spiritual gifts course, open to all UMC laity. This course reminds us that the Holy Spirit gives each Christian one or more spiritual gifts to be used for the common good. It guides readers to discover their own particular gifts and learn to use their gifts to serve others.
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Church leaders are often frustrated by the multiple steps and the significant time required to make congregational decisions. Other leaders are disheartened by competing values and priorities. How a church makes decisions greatly impacts the willingness of gifted leaders to engage and, in turn, the resulting missional effectiveness of the church. In this webinar, Kay […]
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Join our Eco-Justice Connection initiative for a new monthly Advocacy Forum, held every fourth Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. Each session features a special guest speaker addressing key eco-justice and advocacy issues impacting North Carolina. Come learn, connect, and discover ways to take faithful action. Register Now
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People are searching for meaning, belonging, and hope — and you have something to offer. But in a world where Christianity is no longer the cultural default, knowing how to share naturally and authentically can feel harder than it should. Evangelism in Today’s World will help you change that. Across four interactive online sessions, you’ll rediscover […]
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These are questions many of us have asked ourselves: What can I do to make my sermons more effective?How can I make my sermons more powerful so people will remember them beyond noon on Sunday?Pastors and other church leaders often spend too much time soothing feelings instead of stirring hearts. Ministering from the rearview mirror […]
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@ Are you exploring a call to ministry? Do you want to start the process to become 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 July 31, 2026. This is a wonderful day (including some short breaks and […]
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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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