News & Stories
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Disaster Recovery Ministries- February 2019 update
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
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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Finding a Voice in the Church
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
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
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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Watercooler Christianity – Episode 3: Christmas Movies!
Laura and Aaron discuss secular Christmas movies and how they relate to the Christmas story. They discuss consumerism, Santa Christmas, Advent, and the joys of family Christmas traditions. Continue Reading→
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Watercooler Christianity – Episode 2: Beer & Hymns w/ Claire Clyburn
Laura and Aaron sit down with pastor and Raleigh Beer & Hymns founder Claire Clyburn. They discuss inclusion, sacred and secular music, alcohol, and finding community outside the walls of the church. Continue Reading→