News & Stories
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Local Church Treasurer Training January 11, 2023
Local church treasurer and finance training will be held at the UM Building in Garner on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. Local church treasurers, finance committee members, and pastors are invited to register. We will cover important topics such as tax requirements, local church internal controls, local church audits, and… Continue Reading→
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NFC December 2022 Newsletter
The Word Became Flesh and Moved into the Neighborhood (John 1:14 MSG) by Rev. Dr. Tim Catlett, Executive Director of New Faith Communities My family has lived on the same street for almost 10 years. This is the longest we have lived in one place. We have watched the children in our neighborhood grow from… Continue Reading→
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Thank You, Bishop Fairley!
As Bishop Fairley’s time among the people of the NC Conference comes to a close, leaders from around our Conference expressed their gratitude for him, for his wife, Dawn, and for their shared ministry life with us. Watch the video below. We’ve created a form where you can share your words of gratitude as well.… Continue Reading→
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Ten Scholarships Available for Healing Haunted Histories
We are offering an amazing opportunity, a journey/course with a cohort of justice-seeking people with the authors of Healing Haunted Histories, Dr. Elaine Enns and Ched Myers. This original work, subtitled “A Settler’s Discipleship of Decolonization,” brings innovative and transformative learning experiences to persons who want to pursue more fully the intersectionality between faith and… Continue Reading→
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Scouting Update December 19, 2022
Scouting Ministries has released the following updates as the year draws to a close: GCUMM will not and has not taken actions that diminish the protection of the church. We do seek ways to grow the ministry, care for children safely, and honor the calling of tens of thousands of adults who volunteer to live… Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement for December
Last week, I asked my 7-year-old daughter when she wanted to go to her afterschool coding class, a class that she enjoys, and she responded that she didn’t want to go at all. I asked her why she no longer wanted to do this activity that she had been enjoying, and she responded, “it’s too… Continue Reading→
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El Corazón Ardiente for Renewing Doctrine, Worship, and Mission
The Center for Leadership Excellence invites you to a webinar with Dr. Edgardo Colón-Emeric… “Church renewal” is widely discussed across Methodism today, but renewal will not happen apart from serious engagement with and from the margins of society. In this webinar, Dr. Colón-Emeric offers key insights drawn from his new book, The People Called Metodista: Renewing… Continue Reading→
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Judicial Council Rules on GC 2024 Delegation Election
In a ruling published on December 12, the Judicial Council, the United Methodist Church’s highest court, has ruled that no new delegate elections are needed for the upcoming General Conference in 2024. The quadrennial gathering will be held in Charlotte, NC, beginning in late April 2024. Other information from the ruling: You can read the… Continue Reading→
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How the Church Can Bring Together a Divided Culture
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 (Matthew 5:9, Isaiah 58:12). The resources listed here provide tools and instruction for bridging divides and bringing together people who disagree. It is not only… Continue Reading→