News & Stories
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The Other Days Of The Week – Episode 12: Creation Care w/ Jarrod Davis
Jarrod Davis (Center UMC) joins the podcast to discuss community gardens, cooking, and the importance and good habits of creation care. Continue Reading→
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Ocracoke: One Day
The three-hour car ride from Garner to Swan Quarter was only the beginning of our journey. Once there, we drove onto the ferry and settled in for the two hour and forty-minute ride across the Pamlico Sound to Ocracoke. Other than aircraft, traveling the Sound is the only way to get to the island of… Continue Reading→
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Hurricane Anniversary Video
Over the past three years, North Carolina has been impacted by three devastating hurricanes. Many homes and lives were uprooted due to wind and flood damage. With the help of our partners and volunteers, Disaster Ministries has been able to help over 600 people return home. Watch this anniversary video and see the impact Disaster… Continue Reading→
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The Other Days Of The Week – Episode 11: Punk & Podcasting w/ Adam Baker
Adam Baker (Pastor, Wesley Memorial UMC) comes in to talk about illustrating, punk music, and the art of hosting a podcast. Continue Reading→
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Hurricane Florence Relief and Recovery Fund of Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc.
Disaster Ministries has been awarded three grants totaling over $90,000 from the Hurricane Florence Relief and Recovery Fund of Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. One grant of $40,000 went towards purchasing materials for home repairs. Allene Mullen is one of the homeowners in Cumberland County that has been able to return home due to the generosity… Continue Reading→
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The Other Days Of The Week – Episode 10: Lego Club w/ Gayle Tabor
Gayle Tabor (St. Paul’s UMC) calls in from Wilmington to discuss Britt’s Donuts, Church on Tap, and Wednesday night Lego Club for kids. Continue Reading→
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Digitizing Your Church Records
What is digitization? The conversion of traditional records into digital or electronic form. When referring to digitization of church records, the main group of documents are the historic records of the church. This covers paper records such as correspondence, committee reports, and photographs. Another important group are new ones being received at the current time.… Continue Reading→
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The Other Days Of The Week – Episode 9: Motorcycle Adventures w/ Tom Newman
Tom Newman (Pastor, Asbury UMC) and Amie discuss movie-inspired sermons, motorcycle rides, and sabbath day meals. Continue Reading→
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Hurricane Dorian Update (9/12/19)
NC Conference Disaster Ministries has received clearance to send Early Response Teams to Ocracoke. The first team arrives this evening and will begin working tomorrow morning. Our staff on Ocracoke has identified 290 homes damaged due to flooding and will continue assessments along the east coast. Due to the limited access on the island, partnerships… Continue Reading→