{"id":10212,"date":"2022-01-28T11:42:44","date_gmt":"2022-01-28T16:42:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/mediacenter\/?page_id=10212"},"modified":"2022-10-25T13:34:44","modified_gmt":"2022-10-25T17:34:44","slug":"resources-to-beumc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/resources-to-beumc\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources to #BeUMC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/beumc\/\">#BeUMC campaign<\/a> reminds us of who we are at our best \u2014 the spirit-filled, resilient, connected, missional, faithful, diverse, deeply rooted, committed, disciple-making, Jesus-seeking, generous, justice-seeking, world-changing people of God called The United Methodist Church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each month we will offer resources for each of these characteristics of United Methodists. You may <a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/resource-request-form\/\">request to borrow<\/a> these resources from the NC Conference Media Center and use them to connect your congregation to what it means to be United Methodist. The lists will include DVD studies, books, and curricula for all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also recommend that you use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.resourceumc.org\/-\/media\/umc-media\/2022\/05\/23\/13\/51\/beumc-discussion-guide.ashx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">#BeUMC: A Discussion Guide<\/a> published by Resource UMC to lead discussions within your church or small group. If your church identifies as traditionalist, consider using this detailed Bible study by the Rev. Dr. John Stephens titled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chapelwood.org\/am-site\/media\/study-series-for-traditional-methodists-who-long-to-remain-in-the-umc.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Study Series for Traditional United Methodists Who Long to Remain in The United Methodist Church<\/a>. It is a free PDF download.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The General Commission on Archives and History offers a self-paced online course, <a href=\"https:\/\/umhistoryhub.teachable.com\/p\/splits-separations-and-reconciliations-rooted-in-wesleyan-grace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Splits, Separations, and Reconciliations: Rooted in Wesleyan Grace<\/a>, where you&#8217;ll learn the reasons behind, the context for, and about the leaders of the splits, separations, and reconciliations in our United Methodist heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Teach Your Church to #BeUMC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"828\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/unity-1673.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/unity-1673.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/unity-1673-720x497.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/unity-1673-768x530.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/unity-1673-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/unity-1673-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/unity-1673-1024x707.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption>Unity in the United Methodist Church. Photo illustration by Kathleen Barry, United Methodist Communications<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What does it mean to be United Methodist? Why should your church #BeUMC?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many resources are available to lead your church in this conversation. The NC Conference Media Center <a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/teach-your-church-to-beumc\/\">recommends books and DVD studies<\/a> to guide your church in discerning its place within the greater United Methodist Church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>What it means to be United Methodist<\/li><li>How to guide these difficult conversations<\/li><li>The current debate within the UMC<\/li><li>Ways that we can stay together<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/teach-your-church-to-beumc\/\">Continue Reading\u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"current-focus\">Current Focus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These resources can be used in small groups, churchwide discussions, and as resources for pastors and individuals. They will educate your congregation and its leaders about<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-19191 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-announcements tag-beumc tag-books tag-healthy-congregations tag-nc-conference-media-center tag-resources\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(17.905px, 1.119rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.074), 28px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/2023\/12\/looking-towards-the-future-resources-for-church-planning\/\" target=\"_self\" >Looking Towards the Future: Resources for Church Planning<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-small-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2023-12-04T16:10:31-05:00\">December 4, 2023<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/2023\/12\/looking-towards-the-future-resources-for-church-planning\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/12\/pexels-pixabay-56832-road-1200x675-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Looking Towards the Future: Resources for Church Planning\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/12\/pexels-pixabay-56832-road-1200x675-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/12\/pexels-pixabay-56832-road-1200x675-1-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/12\/pexels-pixabay-56832-road-1200x675-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">We are approaching a new year, and The United Methodist Church is leaning toward a future with hope. This season offers a great opportunity to consider what the future could<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/2023\/12\/looking-towards-the-future-resources-for-church-planning\/\"><strong>Continue Reading\u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"monthly-themes\">Monthly Themes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"is-flex-container columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-18726 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-announcements tag-beumc tag-bible-study tag-books tag-healthy-congregations tag-nc-conference-media-center tag-resources\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/2023\/10\/resources-for-the-christ-centered-people-of-god-beumc\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/BeUMC_ChristCentered_Glass_1200\u00d7\u200a675_WorshipGraphic.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Resources for the Christ-Centered People of God #BeUMC\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/BeUMC_ChristCentered_Glass_1200\u00d7\u200a675_WorshipGraphic.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/BeUMC_ChristCentered_Glass_1200\u00d7\u200a675_WorshipGraphic-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/BeUMC_ChristCentered_Glass_1200\u00d7\u200a675_WorshipGraphic-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-small-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2023-10-10T16:08:32-04:00\">October 10, 2023<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">With every breath, with every thought, we strive to focus on Jesus. We recommend these resources to help us keep Jesus in our focus.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/2023\/10\/resources-for-the-christ-centered-people-of-god-beumc\/\"><strong>Continue Reading\u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-18251 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-announcements tag-beumc tag-bible-study tag-books tag-healthy-congregations tag-nc-conference-media-center tag-resources\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/2023\/07\/resources-for-the-grounded-in-scripture-people-of-god-beumc\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/BeUMC_Grounded_Pray_1200\u200a\u00d7\u200a675_WorshipGraphic.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Resources for the Grounded in Scripture People of God #BeUMC\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/BeUMC_Grounded_Pray_1200\u200a\u00d7\u200a675_WorshipGraphic.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/BeUMC_Grounded_Pray_1200\u200a\u00d7\u200a675_WorshipGraphic-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/BeUMC_Grounded_Pray_1200\u200a\u00d7\u200a675_WorshipGraphic-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-small-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2023-07-11T11:50:31-04:00\">July 11, 2023<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The&nbsp;#BeUMC campaign&nbsp;reminds us of who we are at our best \u2014 the spirit-filled, resilient, connected, missional, faithful, diverse, deeply rooted, committed, disciple-making, Jesus-seeking, generous, justice-seeking, world-changing, grace-filled people of God<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/2023\/07\/resources-for-the-grounded-in-scripture-people-of-god-beumc\/\"><strong>Continue Reading\u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-11091 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-announcements tag-beumc tag-bible-study tag-healthy-congregations tag-nc-conference-media-center tag-resources\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/2023\/05\/nc-conference-partners-with-amplify\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/AmplifyFreeTrial1200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"New Discount for Amplify: Streaming Bible Studies for United Methodists\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/AmplifyFreeTrial1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/AmplifyFreeTrial1200-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/AmplifyFreeTrial1200-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-small-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2023-05-02T11:56:24-04:00\">May 2, 2023<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Amplify is a streaming service with thousands of Bible study, worship, and faith formation videos. One church subscription provides individual access for every person in your congregation.&nbsp; Promo Code for<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/2023\/05\/nc-conference-partners-with-amplify\/\"><strong>Continue Reading\u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-8980 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-announcements tag-beumc tag-books tag-healthy-congregations tag-nc-conference-media-center tag-resources\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/2023\/04\/resources-for-the-welcoming-people-of-god-beumc\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/06\/BeUMC_Welcoming_Greet_1200\u200a\u00d7\u200a675_WorshipGraphic.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Resources for the Welcoming People of God #BeUMC\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/06\/BeUMC_Welcoming_Greet_1200\u200a\u00d7\u200a675_WorshipGraphic.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/06\/BeUMC_Welcoming_Greet_1200\u200a\u00d7\u200a675_WorshipGraphic-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/06\/BeUMC_Welcoming_Greet_1200\u200a\u00d7\u200a675_WorshipGraphic-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-small-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2023-04-03T13:03:17-04:00\">April 3, 2023<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The&nbsp;#BeUMC campaign&nbsp;reminds us of who we are at our best \u2014 the spirit-filled, resilient, connected, missional, faithful, diverse, deeply rooted, committed, disciple-making, Jesus-seeking, generous, justice-seeking, world-changing, grace-filled people of God<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/2023\/04\/resources-for-the-welcoming-people-of-god-beumc\/\"><strong>Continue Reading\u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-17515 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-announcements tag-beumc tag-bible-study tag-books tag-nc-conference-media-center tag-resources tag-unity\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/2023\/02\/what-unites-us-resources-on-the-basics-of-christianity-methodism\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/02\/hands-prayer-ribbon-720-405.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"What Unites Us: Resources on the Basics of Christianity &#038; Methodism\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-small-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2023-02-21T16:47:28-05:00\">February 21, 2023<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Many of our churches are having conversations about what it means to be a Christian and what it means to be a United Methodist. We invite you to use the<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/2023\/02\/what-unites-us-resources-on-the-basics-of-christianity-methodism\/\"><strong>Continue Reading\u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-17367 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-announcements tag-beumc tag-bible-study tag-books tag-healthy-congregations tag-nc-conference-media-center tag-resources tag-youth\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/2023\/01\/resources-for-the-grace-filled-people-of-god-beumc\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/BeUMC_Gracefilled_Praise_720_WorshipGraphic.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Resources for the Grace-filled People of God #BeUMC\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/BeUMC_Gracefilled_Praise_720_WorshipGraphic.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/BeUMC_Gracefilled_Praise_720_WorshipGraphic-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/BeUMC_Gracefilled_Praise_720_WorshipGraphic-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-small-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2023-01-23T16:13:55-05:00\">January 23, 2023<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The&nbsp;#BeUMC campaign&nbsp;reminds us of who we are at our best \u2014 the spirit-filled, resilient, connected, missional, faithful, diverse, deeply rooted, committed, disciple-making, Jesus-seeking, generous, justice-seeking, world-changing, grace-filled people of God<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/2023\/01\/resources-for-the-grace-filled-people-of-god-beumc\/\"><strong>Continue Reading\u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-17171 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-announcements tag-beumc tag-bible-study tag-books tag-nc-conference-media-center tag-resources tag-unity\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/2022\/12\/how-the-church-can-bring-together-a-divided-culture\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/12\/bw-hands-prayer-ribbon-157-720.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"How the Church Can Bring Together a Divided Culture\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/12\/bw-hands-prayer-ribbon-157-720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/12\/bw-hands-prayer-ribbon-157-720-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/12\/bw-hands-prayer-ribbon-157-720-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-small-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2022-12-13T16:08:54-05:00\">December 13, 2022<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">We are all aware of the divisions among people in our churches, in our communities, and in our country. Christians are called to be peacemakers and repairers of the breach<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/2022\/12\/how-the-church-can-bring-together-a-divided-culture\/\"><strong>Continue Reading\u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-17149 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-announcements tag-beumc tag-bible-study tag-books tag-children tag-giving tag-healthy-congregations tag-nc-conference-media-center tag-resources tag-stewardship\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/2022\/12\/resources-for-the-generous-people-of-god-beumc\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/BeUMC_Generous_Offering_720_WorshipGraphic.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Resources for the Generous People of God #BeUMC\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/BeUMC_Generous_Offering_720_WorshipGraphic.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/BeUMC_Generous_Offering_720_WorshipGraphic-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/BeUMC_Generous_Offering_720_WorshipGraphic-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-small-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2022-12-05T11:44:04-05:00\">December 5, 2022<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">We offer our gifts and resources to serve those in need, both near and far. United Methodists cultivate a generosity of spirit, time, and resources. During Advent, we respond to God\u2019s most generous gift of all, Jesus. The NC Conference Media Center offers resources on generosity for church leaders, small groups, and children &#8211; for&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/2022\/12\/resources-for-the-generous-people-of-god-beumc\/\"><strong>Continue Reading\u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-17001 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-announcements tag-beumc tag-anti-racism tag-bible-study tag-books tag-healthy-congregations tag-nc-conference-media-center tag-resources\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/2022\/11\/resources-for-the-diverse-people-of-god-beumc\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/BeUMC_Diverse_Thai_720_WorshipGraphic.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Resources for the Diverse People of God #BeUMC\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/BeUMC_Diverse_Thai_720_WorshipGraphic.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/BeUMC_Diverse_Thai_720_WorshipGraphic-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/11\/BeUMC_Diverse_Thai_720_WorshipGraphic-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-small-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2022-11-08T12:30:48-05:00\">November 8, 2022<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Though one body, we continue to celebrate individuality and cultural identity.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/2022\/11\/resources-for-the-diverse-people-of-god-beumc\/\"><strong>Continue Reading\u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-16904 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-announcements tag-beumc tag-bible-study tag-books tag-healthy-congregations tag-nc-conference-media-center tag-resources\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/2022\/10\/resources-for-the-world-changing-people-of-god-beumc\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/10\/BeUMC_WorldChanging_Roof_720x405_WorshipGraphic.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Resources for the World-Changing People of God #BeUMC\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/10\/BeUMC_WorldChanging_Roof_720x405_WorshipGraphic.png 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/10\/BeUMC_WorldChanging_Roof_720x405_WorshipGraphic-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/10\/BeUMC_WorldChanging_Roof_720x405_WorshipGraphic-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-small-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2022-10-11T11:03:14-04:00\">October 11, 2022<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">United Methodists strive to make the world a better place for all people. We recommend the following small-group studies, books, and curricula for adults, youth, and children about how United Methodists are changing the world.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/2022\/10\/resources-for-the-world-changing-people-of-god-beumc\/\"><strong>Continue Reading\u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-16669 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-announcements tag-beumc tag-bible-study tag-books tag-nc-conference-media-center tag-resources\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/2022\/09\/resources-for-the-disciple-making-people-of-god-beumc\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/BeUMC_DiscipleMaking_Family_1920x1080_WorshipGraphic.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Resources for the Disciple-Making People of God #BeUMC\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/BeUMC_DiscipleMaking_Family_1920x1080_WorshipGraphic.png 1920w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/BeUMC_DiscipleMaking_Family_1920x1080_WorshipGraphic-720x405.png 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/BeUMC_DiscipleMaking_Family_1920x1080_WorshipGraphic-1440x810.png 1440w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/BeUMC_DiscipleMaking_Family_1920x1080_WorshipGraphic-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/BeUMC_DiscipleMaking_Family_1920x1080_WorshipGraphic-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/BeUMC_DiscipleMaking_Family_1920x1080_WorshipGraphic-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/BeUMC_DiscipleMaking_Family_1920x1080_WorshipGraphic-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/BeUMC_DiscipleMaking_Family_1920x1080_WorshipGraphic-1024x576.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-small-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2022-09-06T14:09:10-04:00\">September 6, 2022<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">First and foremost, we are dedicated to the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world in the tradition of John Wesley. We are committed to making disciples who are anchored in Scripture and formed by tradition, experience, and reason. We recommend these Bible studies that form disciples in the&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/2022\/09\/resources-for-the-disciple-making-people-of-god-beumc\/\"><strong>Continue Reading\u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-16351 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-announcements tag-beumc tag-bible-study tag-books tag-congregations-for-children tag-healthy-congregations tag-nc-conference-media-center tag-outreach-ministry tag-resources\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/2022\/07\/resources-for-the-missional-people-of-god-beumc\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/BeUMC_Missional_Nets_720_WorshipGraphic.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Resources for the Missional People of God #BeUMC\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/BeUMC_Missional_Nets_720_WorshipGraphic.png 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/BeUMC_Missional_Nets_720_WorshipGraphic-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/BeUMC_Missional_Nets_720_WorshipGraphic-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-small-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2022-07-25T17:45:10-04:00\">July 25, 2022<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The mission of The United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Helping our neighbors, near and far, is the embodiment of faith in action.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/2022\/07\/resources-for-the-missional-people-of-god-beumc\/\"><strong>Continue Reading\u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The #BeUMC campaign reminds us of who we are at our best \u2014 the spirit-filled, resilient, connected, missional, faithful, diverse, deeply rooted, committed, disciple-making, Jesus-seeking, generous, justice-seeking, world-changing people of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[0],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"_tribe_blocks_recurrence_rules":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_description":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_exclusions":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10212","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - 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