News & Stories
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Islamic Relief USA Visit
On October 7, members of the NC Conference Disaster Ministries team met with representatives from Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA) at their offices in Alexandria, VA. IRUSA is one of our […] Continue Reading→
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American Red Cross Provides Additional Funding
The American Red Cross has awarded the North Carolina Conference Disaster Ministries a Continuation (Phase 2) grant in the amount of $400,000. In a recent update, we shared that the […] Continue Reading→
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Eat for Relief Update
At a Conference Council on Youth Ministries (CCYM) meeting in September 2018, Bishop Ward challenged the youth in the North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church to raise $500,000 […] Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement for November
I drove down I-40 cussing and crying. Our oldest child was a baby at the time and had contracted some variety of the latest daycare funk. He was headed to […] Continue Reading→
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The Stormcast – Episode 6: Bryant Dodson
Bryant Dodson, the Corridor District Response Coordinator for the North Carolina Conference, explains how churches can prepare for a natural disaster through the Connecting Neighbors program. Continue Reading→
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Students from Elon University Help Repair Homes in Wilmington
During Elon University’s fall break, students and faculty volunteered with the Wilmington Disaster Ministries Center to help repair homes damaged by Hurricane Florence. https://myfox8.com/2019/10/24/elon-university-students-help-restore-coastal-homes-damaged-by-hurricane-florence/ Continue Reading→
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Columbus County House Build
Hurricane Florence’s impact was felt well inland of its Wilmington landfall. The Waccamaw River, 70 miles from the coast, overran its banks and crested at well over 20 feet. Miss […] Continue Reading→
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Disaster Ministries October 2019 Update
Isaiah 6:8 “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here I am. Send me!” The […] Continue Reading→
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Meet Our Partners
Disaster Ministries serves as a caring Christian presence in the aftermath of disaster, fostering partnerships between United Methodists and others to help rebuild homes, communities, and lives. We are so […] Continue Reading→