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Registration Open for Online Class: Lay Pastoral Care Giving
This course will offer a systemic path for pastoral care using the gifts of the laity in the church. Unique to this course is the ongoing training and accountability meetings outlined for those in this valuable ministry. Daily class lessons will run from February 22 through March 5 and will include a live Zoom session.… Continue Reading→
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Pastors: Make a Lenten Commitment to Self-Care
As we approach the one-year mark of ministry in a pandemic, the Center for Leadership Excellence invites you to make a Lenten commitment to self-care by participating in Manna. Curious what Manna is all about? Listen to this 3-minute video from the Rev. Lisa Yebuah, created to introduce the program to pastors about to embark on this… Continue Reading→
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Cancer Companions has online training
Cancer Companions brings hope to anyone coping with cancer. There are one-on-one or group volunteer companions, prayer partners, bible studies, devotionals, resources and more. You can easily start a Cancer Companions group in your church! Please consider the benefits of serving God’s people through this ministry. Five Ways Cancer Companions Will Impact Your Church Lives… Continue Reading→
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2021 Global Vision
The youth registration for 2021 Global Vision is now open! Please go to https://nccumc.org/youth/events/register/ for more information and to register. Continue Reading→
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Duke Clergy Health Initiative Survey
Attention clergy and lay leaders in NC: A team of researchers at Duke Divinity School are working to equip churches with resources that will help them to respond faithfully to individuals struggling with the opioid and substance use epidemic. But they need your help with this work! Can you take 15-20 minutes to complete this… Continue Reading→
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VBS Possibilities for 2021
As the pandemic situation we will encounter this summer remains uncertain, use these resources in considering what to plan for your church’s Vacation Bible School either in-person or online. Cokesbury VBS 2021 Cokesbury has a new VBS program for 2021, Discovery on Adventure Island. They are hosting online workshops about this program in February and… Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement for February
“How are you?” I recently asked a church member. “I’m stuck in a house with 2 teen boys and a husband!” she said. “You know what I realize? I miss missing them.” I hope Hallmark is tracking with her! “I miss missing you” is a great pandemic word this Valentine’s Day. There is just no… Continue Reading→
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Get Your Sweet Potatoes While They Last!
Get Your Sweet Potatoes While They Last! Through the partnership of the Society of St. Andrew (SOSA), a warehouse in Snow Hill, and MERCI, there will be a distribution of sweet potatoes on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 10:00 AM. There will be 38 bins of sweet potatoes available, each containing about 1100 lbs. Churches… Continue Reading→
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Registration Open for Online Class: Leading Public Prayer
Anyone who is called upon to lead public prayer may feel anxious and possibly inadequate for such a task. This course offers help for novices as well as veteran leaders of prayer as they create and deliver appropriate prayers for those on whose behalf the prayer is offered. Daily class lessons will run from March… Continue Reading→