News & Stories
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Recent Lawsuits Filed Against Methodist Congregations
As we recently reported, United Methodist leaders have reached a settlement in the pending bankruptcy proceedings of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). The proposed settlement, which must be approved by […] Continue Reading→
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Upcoming Clergy Ethics Training
Each quadrennium the North Carolina Conference requires that every clergy (licensed, provisional, ordained, retired, interim supply) serving a church or under episcopal appointment (extension ministry) must complete ethics training. During the month of February we will utilize the resources of Safe Gatherings by using their online Clergy Ethics Course. Continue Reading→
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Local Church Offers Satellite Office Space for Church World Service
Church World Service (CWS) in Durham, NC has begun welcoming dozen of Afghan families in the Triangle area and surrounding communities. Ellen Andrews, North Carolina Area Director of Church World […] Continue Reading→
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The Beloved Community
What will and has become of Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream? There is a deep urgency today not only to celebrate the King holiday in our usual way, but to discover intentional and concrete ways of making real Dr. King’s call for justice, peace, and love. Continue Reading→
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Lent & Easter Resources for 2022
Lent will begin on Ash Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022, and Easter is on Sunday, April 17th. You can go ahead and request resources that your church or small group would […] Continue Reading→
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Sabbath Life 2022 Offered by Life Around the Table
Sabbath Life is an ecumenical invitation to clergy and ministry professionals to practice the rhythms of Sabbath, stepping away from our daily lives to delight in God, creation, and each other. Our unique format […] Continue Reading→
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N95 Masks Available for Organizations
The NC Department of Health and Human Services has adult N95 masks that they want to distribute. Any community-based organization can order these. You can make this request for any […] Continue Reading→
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UMVIM Winter Missions Academy
Join UMVIM for our 2022 Winter Missions Academy, January 31 – February 5! Register for as many workshops as you’d like. All sessions will be on Zoom at 12:00 p.m. […] Continue Reading→
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Colossian Way – Claim Your Spot by January 15
We still have funding to support 14 NCCUMC congregations who would like to start a Colossian Way small group in 2022 for only $70 (a $488 value). The Intentional Growth Fund and The Duke […] Continue Reading→