News & Stories
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Lent 2021: Ash Wednesday Service and Daily Reflections
We invite you to join us for a season of reflection and self-examination beginning on Ash Wednesday, February 17. We will offer a short Ash Wednesday service, led by Bishop Hope Morgan Ward, as we begin the Lenten season together. We will send more information on participating in this live, interactive worship experience as we… Continue Reading→
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Christian Transformational Leader online class open for registration
This course will guide lay servants and any interested laity seeking to be more empowered to lead their congregations toward health and vitality. In this course, participants will discover the three disciplines of Christian transformational leadership and the four qualities of Christian transformational leaders. Class sessions will begin February 8 and conclude on February 19.… Continue Reading→
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Donna Fowler-Marchant’s Book is Available!
You may recall that we offered a webinar with our very own Donna Fowler-Marchant last year (watch recording here), in which she mentioned her forthcoming book, Mothers in Israel: Methodist Beginnings through the Eyes of Women. Her book is now available! If you are interested, here are links to purchase a copy through Cokesbury or Amazon. Hear what Bishop Hope… Continue Reading→
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connections: Vietnam Mission Initiative
Bishop Ward celebrates the mission of The United Methodist Church around the world. Continue Reading→
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Amazing Pace 4th Quarter 2020 Rewards
Thank you to everyone who finished strong in 2020–ACH rewards are on the way. Amazing Pace 4th quarter rewards should be in participants’ accounts by Wednesday, February 3rd. Check rewards are also in processing and will begin to be delivered the week of February 8th. Keep walking with us through the first quarter of 2021! Continue Reading→
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YSF Grant Application
The Youth Service Fund is delighted to announce the formal opening of applications for grants! Through the financial peaks and troughs of the last year, the Youth Service Fund is prepared to offer grants of up to $1,000 to missions that will directly make an impact on youth and build a foundation in Christ for… Continue Reading→
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Black History Month Resources
February is Black History Month. The Media Center has books and DVDs for adults and children related to black history in the United Methodist Church and in our larger culture. Engaging with these resources helps us to understand more about where we came from and what work there is still to do to improve our… Continue Reading→
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Pray with the NC Conference in February
“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people.” – 1 Timothy 2:1 You are invited to join your hearts together across our North Carolina Conference connection as we share together in daily prayer during the month of February. You will see on the calendar below a prompt… Continue Reading→
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From the Bishop: Celebrate Black History Month in the spirit of Sankofa
Dear United Methodist friends, Grace and peace on this first day of February. As Black History Month unfolds, we honor the active and retired Black clergy who serve among us. Their strength, wisdom, and leadership continue to gift our conference, our churches, and our global connection. We are deeply grateful for your leadership toward God’s… Continue Reading→