News & Stories
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Become a Safe Sanctuaries Champion – Free Book!
Equip your church to protect the vulnerable and foster a safe, welcoming environment. The Lay Servant Ministries team is offering a half-day Zoom course—open to clergy and laity alike—designed to train you to become a Safe Sanctuaries champion in your congregation. As a special incentive, the NC Conference Safe Sanctuaries Team will provide a free copy of the new… Continue Reading→
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NFC December 2024 Newsletter
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UMC Support Webinar on Department of Labor Law Updates
Join the General Council on Finance and Administration on December 3 at 2:30 pm for a webinar to learn about updates to labor laws regarding overtime pay beginning January 1. […] Continue Reading→
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Clergy Ethics Training
Each quadrennium, the North Carolina Conference holds a mandatory Ethics Training for all clergy. This includes but is not limited to those assigned/appointed, serving a church, in extension ministry, or […] Continue Reading→
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Preparing Your Church Property for Winter Weather
The winter season is approaching, and it is important to prepare your church property for chilly temperatures and winter weather. The United Methodist Insurance Program has compiled resources to help […] Continue Reading→
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Announcing Winter Quarter Lay Servant Ministries Classes
Your Lay Servant Ministries team is pleased to announce six courses for our 2024-2025 Winter Quarter. Winter is the perfect season to settle in with a warm drink and deepen your learning from home. Five of our six classes are online, including a self-paced course. Soul Reset will be offered as a two-week journey that invites… Continue Reading→
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An Ecouragement for November
I cannot say that I’ve felt much like laughing as of late. Between feelings of general “church weariness,” election angst, charge conference season… it all feels a bit like living in a giant woodworking vise. The pressure keeps increasing, and with each twist of the handle, I wonder if this will be the one that… Continue Reading→
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Lenten Study: Gun Violence Prevention
While Advent is likely on most pastors’ minds, planning for a Lenten study now means preparing congregations to reflect thoughtfully during the Lenten season and to remain grounded in our […] Continue Reading→
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Global Ministries to Commission Sixty-Seven EarthKeepers
The Global Ministries EarthKeepers program offers a collaborative space for United Methodists to create and enhance environmental projects within their communities. On November 19 at 8 pm, a new cohort […] Continue Reading→