News & Stories
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House Blessing in Tarboro
Hurricane Matthew caused severe flooding across eastern North Carolina, as far inland as Edgecombe County. Ms. Maggie was one of the many homeowners whose home was damaged by the hurricane. The damage from Hurricane Matthew caused the home to be unsafe to live in. Ms. Maggie had to leave her home and belongings behind. Three… Continue Reading→
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A Short History of the Formation of the North Carolina Conference
In the beginning (1795-1800), the territory known as North Carolina was divided between the Virginia and South Carolina Conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church with the Virginia Conference getting “the lion’s share” of the territory. Then in 1800 the Western Conference was formed and included all of the territory that was west of the Blue… Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement for February
Busyness can rob us of so much more than rest. Busyness robs of us of relationships, peace, joy, our health, contentment, and more importantly an intimate relationship with God. Busyness in today’s society is seen as a badge of honor. The busier, the better. The more effectively you can multi-task, the more efficient you appear… Continue Reading→
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The Stormcast – Episode 9: Chris Gibson (World Renew) and Ann Huffman (Volunteer Coordinator, Disaster Ministries)
Chris Gibson, World Renew’s Groups Program Manager, and Ann Huffman, Disaster Ministries Volunteer and Call Center Coordinator, discuss the partnership between World Renew and Disaster Ministries. If you would like to learn more about volunteer opportunities, call 888-440-9167 or email disaster@nccumc.org. Continue Reading→
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NCCUMC Pastor Helps Neighboring Towns following Hurricane Dorian
The Island Free Press published an article on Pastor Tim Fitch and his efforts to help Ocracoke Island recover following Hurricane Dorian in September 2019. https://islandfreepress.org/outer-banks-news/two-ministers-two-islands-one-family-ocracoke-recovery-efforts-hit-close-to-home-for-a-rodanthe-pastor/ Continue Reading→
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Ocracoke UMC in the News
The Ocracoke Observer and Island Free Press posted an article featuring Ocracoke UMC’s pastor, Susie Fitch-Slater, following Hurricane Dorian. Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement for January
Communications theorists suggest that … words create worlds. This idea is formally known as the Constructionist Principle. It suggests that reality, as we know it, is a subjective vs. objective state. And that reality, as we know it, is socially created through language and conversations. No wonder Paul was so insistent in his words to… Continue Reading→
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The Stormcast – Episode 8: Cliff Harvell and Tommy Gilbert Discuss House Plans
The Rev. Cliff Harvell and Tommy Gilbert discuss how Disaster Ministries will use updated house plans and 3D models in the work of helping to rebuild homes and communities. The plans and models were developed through a unique project and partnership with Pitt Community College and their Architectural Technology Department. Continue Reading→