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Priscilla Smith’s House Blessing

May 21, 2019

After Priscilla Smith’s home was damaged in not one, but two storms, it took hundreds of hands to give her a safe new dwelling. Volunteers will be needed for the next year and a half to help put others back into their homes. Call the Disaster Call Center — 888-440-9167 — to volunteer your time. Continue Reading→
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More Volunteers Are Needed to Get the Job Done

May 14, 2019

Journalist Matt Debnam with the Washington Daily News highlighted the work at the Washington, NC disaster response site office and the need for additional volunteers to get everyone back into a safe home. Washington Daily News Continue Reading→
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Saint James (Newport) Provides Housing for Workteams

April 17, 2019

Saint James UMC (Newport) has now opened up to house Hurricane Florence recovery workteams. A youth workteam from Michigan gives us a look at the facilities. Continue Reading→
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Woman and Her House Both on the Mend

April 10, 2019

Nicole McGuinness of Morehead City tells her story of having a serious medical issue at the same time Hurricane Florence damages her home. Continue Reading→
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Disaster Recovery Ministries – March 2019 Update

April 10, 2019

With ongoing operations continuing across the conference and the opening of our eighth Disaster Recovery Center, we are seeing encouraging strides in our recovery/rebuild efforts. Through March 2019, our Disaster Call Center has scheduled over 5,458 volunteers who have offered over 198,288 hours of service. The Call Center has also scheduled an additional 7,000 volunteers… Continue Reading→
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Hurricane Florence Relief and Recovery Fund of Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. Awards Two More Grants to NC Conference Disaster Response

April 3, 2019

Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. awarded the NC Conference of the United Methodist Church (NC Conference) two grants totaling $95,286.00 from the Hurricane Florence Relief and Recovery Fund of Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. Both grants were designated for our Hurricane Florence disaster response efforts in Cumberland County. One grant for $40,000, designated for case management services,… Continue Reading→
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Watercooler Christianity – Episode 8: That’s What Amie Said w/ Amie Stewart

April 2, 2019

In this episode we are joined by Amie Stewart, Associate Director of Ministerial Relations, to talk about “The Office.” Sit with us while we discuss friendship, awkward conversations, accountability, our life of faith, and “The World’s Best Boss,” Michael Scott. Continue Reading→
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College Students from Kentucky Help with Relief Efforts

March 27, 2019

About 30 volunteers from from Eastern Kentucky University and Northern Kentucky University came to Swansboro during their Spring Break to assist North Carolinians with recovery from Hurricane Florence. https://www.jdnews.com/news/20190313/college-students-from-kentucky-aid-in-florence-repairs https://www.witn.com/content/news/–Volunteers-continue-to-help-military-community-recover-from-Hurricane-Florence-507172871.html Continue Reading→
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Watercooler Christianity – Episode 7: “I’m Just A Girl” // Captain Marvel

March 18, 2019

Laura and Aaron discuss “Captain Marvel,” the importance of friendship, empathy, and the power of changing your mind. Continue Reading→

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News & Stories

Priscilla Smith’s House Blessing

More Volunteers Are Needed to Get the Job Done

Saint James (Newport) Provides Housing for Workteams

Woman and Her House Both on the Mend

Disaster Recovery Ministries – March 2019 Update

Hurricane Florence Relief and Recovery Fund of Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. Awards Two More Grants to NC Conference Disaster Response

Watercooler Christianity – Episode 8: That’s What Amie Said w/ Amie Stewart

College Students from Kentucky Help with Relief Efforts

Watercooler Christianity – Episode 7: “I’m Just A Girl” // Captain Marvel