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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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Disaster Recovery Ministries- February 2019 update

March 7, 2019

Submitted by: Al Miller III, Director of Disaster Ministries, NCCUMC The harsh reality of Hurricane Florence, five months after the storm devastated our state, is coming into focus for many of our churches, our communities and their members. Many North Carolina counties, cities, small towns and crossroads have all been affected by this storm. In… Continue Reading→
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Watercooler Christianity – Episode 6: Cleanliness Is Next To Godliness w/ Tobi Nguyen

February 19, 2019

In this episode, Aaron and Laura are joined by Tobi Nguyen, Pastor of Nurture and Discipleship at University UMC in Chapel Hill, NC to discuss the Netflix show “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo,” cleaning up, organization, and grace in the messiness of life. Continue Reading→
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Work Is Continuing in Carteret and Craven Counties

February 12, 2019

North Carolina Conference Disaster Ministries teams are moving into the rebuilding stage for Carteret and Craven County residents, including Ruthie May Pinckney. Thanks to WCTI 12 for this story. Continue Reading→
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Finding a Voice in the Church

February 5, 2019

Jimbo Jackson is just like anyone else. He’s always been interested in the church. Being a lector gives Jimbo the voice he never had. Continue Reading→
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Watercooler Christianity – Episode 5: Superman (1978) w/ Nathan Wittman

January 29, 2019

Aaron and Laura chat with Nathan Wittman, Pastor of Saint James UMC in Tarboro, and Superman enthusiast. Reporting from the phone booth, (in hopes of spotting Superman in action) they discuss Superman’s similarities to Moses, as well as what it means to hope in something bigger than ourselves. Find out what our friend Clark Kent… Continue Reading→
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Watercooler Christianity – Episode 4: Bird Boxing w/ Adam Baker

January 15, 2019

In this episode, Adam Baker, Associate Pastor at Wesley Memorial UMC in Wilmington, NC and co-host of the podcast, “Instructions For Living a Life,” joins Aaron and Laura to discuss the newest Netflix hit, “Bird Box,” and it’s intersections with our Christian faith. Topics include parenting, mental health, the church as a welcoming community, and baptism. Continue Reading→
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Flat Rock UMC Starfish Ministry

December 19, 2018

As are all churches in our connection, Flat Rock UMC has been doing all we can to support our brothers and sisters ravaged by the storms of this season in North Carolina. The overwhelming needs seemed like too much, and the burden has been heavy on our hearts. So, when a faithful couple contacted me… Continue Reading→