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New Faith Communities 2024 Recap
In 2024, New Faith Communities (NFC) embarked on a significant initiative in partnership with the Office of Clergy Life: Empower and Inspire. This innovative program provides comprehensive support to a diverse cohort of newly appointed pastors across various stages of their ministry journeys. Pastors convened monthly at the Church at Spring Forest in Hillsborough with Rev.… Continue Reading→
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Applications Open for The Deacon Endowment
The Deacon Endowment is now accepting applications for all eligible clergy serving under deacon’s orders, or certified candidates pursuing ordination on the deacon track. Applicants must actively serve or intend to serve the NC Conference. The two categories of benefit include the Judy Stephens’ Continuing Education Scholarships and Good Samaritan needs. Applications are accepted through… Continue Reading→
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Don’t Miss Your Opportunity to Join the Lenten Study
North Carolina United Methodists, the Bishop’s Gun Violence Prevention Task Force and the Board of Church and Society want to equip you for this Lenten season with a resource called Kingdom Dreams, Violent Realities. It’s a bible study created by the General Board of Church and Society. Sign up to get this free resource. Over… Continue Reading→
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Announcing Spring Quarter Lay Servant Ministries Classes
With four online options and three in-person classes, there’s something for everyone. This quarter offers a variety of opportunities, from exploring the basics of lay ministry to sharpening skills in areas like public prayer, worship, and preaching. You’ll also find classes that focus on personal prayer and ministry with older adults. Continue Reading→
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Day 8
Miles Baker Hunt, Day 8: Praying the final verse of the Nicene Creed, we confess our true belief in the unity to which Christ calls us as he prayed his priestly prayer of John 17: that indeed, “they will be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. I pray… Continue Reading→
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Hope and Action: Resourcing Congregations for Hospitality / Esperanza y Acción: Recursos Para la Comunidad Inmigrante
The Hispanic-Latinx Committee of the NC Conference invites pastors, congregations, and church members to two webinars designed to provide hospitality and legal information for immigrants living in the United States. Hope and Action: Resourcing Congregations for Hospitality Wednesday, February 12, 7:00pm This event will provide a vital space for all our congregations, especially English-speaking congregations,… Continue Reading→
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Clergy Taxes Webinar
Join Ken Sloane and Janet Jamieson, CPA and the Chief Financial Officer of Discipleship Ministries, on February 10 for an overview of clergy taxes in preparation for the upcoming tax season. Register Now→ Continue Reading→
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Day 7
Katy Medinas-Lockley, Day 7: On this second to last day in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, we profess the Holy Spirit: the third member of the Triune God. The Nicene Creed describes the Holy Katy Medinas, Day 7: Spirit as “the giver of life.” An image comes to mind of a baby taking… Continue Reading→
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Day 6
Roderic L. Mullen, Day 6: There is a wonderful old icon from the sixth century, still kept at Mt. Sinai. Several feet tall, as ancient icons often are, it shows Christ robed in majesty with a halo around his head and looking with interest directly at the viewer. In his left hand he holds a… Continue Reading→