News & Stories
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An Encouragement for September
The Center for Leadership Excellence and the Commission on the Status and Role of Women in the NC Conference have teamed up to send monthly emails of encouragement to women in ministry. Here is the email sent in September. If you would like to be added to the list to receive these emails, sign up… Continue Reading→
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The Other Days Of The Week – Episode 8: Summer Stories w/ Taste & See Interns
Students Morgan Hackett (University of North Carolina Greensboro), Sean Hardy (Methodist University), Kudakwashe Kagura (Duke University), and Carrie-Lee Farnham (East Carolina University) join the podcast to discuss their experiences as Taste & See interns. Continue Reading→
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Hurricane Dorian Update (9/10/19)
Hi there. This is Al Miller, I am the Director of Disaster Ministries for the North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church. I want to thank you. I want to thank you for looking in today. I want to thank you for your efforts. Thank you for helping us help those who need the… Continue Reading→
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Hurricane Dorian Update (9/7/19)
As Hurricane Dorian left North Carolina, Disaster Ministries started the process of assessing damage and beginning recovery efforts. The Disaster Ministries staff and Early Response Teams are ready to begin working in the affected areas. Many want to know how they can help right now. We are currently in what is known as the “Rescue”… Continue Reading→
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An Outreach Ministry Update from Jaye White
As Hurricane Dorian approaches NC, Jaye White, Director of Outreach Ministry, shares how the NC Conference is ready to respond if needed. Continue Reading→
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Disaster Preparation for Churches
Disaster Ministries began a disaster preparation series based on our Connecting Neighbors program. Last week, we highlighted steps individuals can take to prepare their homes. This week’s disaster preparedness topic will focus on church preparation. Read our Hurricane Preparation Checklist and article on Disaster Preparedness for individuals. For more information on church preparation, read the… Continue Reading→
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The Other Days Of The Week – Episode 7: Sabbath Habits w/ Crystal DesVignes
Crystal DesVignes (Pastor, CityWell UMC) calls in to discuss social justice, honoring the sabbath, and a week in the Bahamas. Continue Reading→
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Disaster Preparedness
Now that hurricane season has begun, it is important to know how to prepare your household in the event of a natural disaster. Disaster Ministries offers a Connecting Neighbors course, which details how to prepare your home, church, and community. From inventory to disaster kits, there are several ways you can begin preparing now! Here… Continue Reading→
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Watercooler Christianity – Episode 11: Stranger Things w/ Cindy & Darick Biondi
Aaron and Laura are joined by the Reverends Cindy & Darick Biondi on this episode about Stranger Things season 3. They discuss the triumph of nerd culture, growing pains for parents and adolescents, and favorite character and plot moments this season. Continue Reading→