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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Day 4
Rob Licht, Day 4: The British sitcom, Derry Girls, follows the misadventures of Erin, Orla, Clare, Michelle, and Michelle’s British cousin, James, as they navigate their teenage years during the Time of Troubles in Northern Ireland. While riotously funny, the show often invites reflection on topics of deeper relevance. Continue Reading→
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New Online Resources for United Methodists
There are many online resources for United Methodists. Published by UMC agencies and partner organizations, these resources can be accessed online and used any time that fits in your ministry context or personal spiritual growth plan. The NC Conference Media Center is highlighting five new online resources that were recently published. Congregational Toolkit: Supporting Immigrants… Continue Reading→
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Cultivating Leaders: A Year-Long Nominations Pathway
Cultivating leaders is not a once-a-year task. But how do we shift our thinking from reacting to fill gaps in committees to planning ahead to nurture and equip the leaders we want in the future? Continue Reading→
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Day 3
Miles Baker Hunt, Day 3: Last year, I attended the World Council of Churches’ Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order. During our time together, a small group of participants gathered to draft a message for the wider Conference. As the work unfolded and our text developed, we continued to share our diverse perspectives and… Continue Reading→
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Day 2
Pattie Porter, Day 2: From mid-November to the madness in March, I get caught up in the fun of college and professional sports. The television is on and I’m enjoying bowl games, playoffs, and the start of basketball season. The competition between teams, friendly rivalries, bragging rights, and ribbing are all in good fun… Continue Reading→
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Day 1
Roderic L. Mullen, Day 1: The smaller of the two churches I serve is in regular contact with two incarcerated persons and one who has been recently released. When we hear from them, they are deeply appreciative of the concern that we have for them and the efforts we make to reach out. I imagine… Continue Reading→
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Ministry Spotlight: Certified Lay Minister, Moyock UMC
Jo Drago serves as a Certified Lay Minister at Moyock UMC. She has attended and been a member of Moyock UMC since 2011. She took the certification courses for Certified Lay Minister and was accepted in 2016. She has served on the District Committee on Ordained Ministry since 2016 and assisted pastors. She now assists… Continue Reading→
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Secretary of the General Conference Issues New Year Update
Commission on the General ConferenceThe United Methodist Church For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 15, 2026 Secretary of the General Conference issues new year update Nashville, Tenn. – The Commission on the General Conference is readying for a busy 2026 in preparation for the 2028 General Conference of The United Methodist Church. The Secretary of the General Conference, the Rev. Dr. Aleze Fulbright, shares that January brings event logo… Continue Reading→
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Taste & See Internship Reflection
Applications for the 2026 Taste & See Internship Program are due March 1. Read a reflection from Natalie Wilhelm on her experience in the program. When I first began discerning a call to ministry, I knew what a pastor did on Sundays but had no idea what the daily rhythms of church life looked like. Nevertheless,… Continue Reading→