News & Stories
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What Does the UMC Say? Militarization at the Border
In November 2022, Hope 4 Humanity (H4H) participated in a direct action at the Washington DC headquarters of the Department of Homeland Security/Customs Border Patrol and in legislative advocacy urging our legislators to defund federal support of Operation Lone Star, a program that escalates militarization of the border and is fueled by white supremist rhetoric. Continue Reading→
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Inspire: Redeeming Creation 2023
“…then the Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.” Genesis 2:7 […] Continue Reading→
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Bishop Shelton – Easter Video After Party
Bishop Shelton and the confirmation class from St. Luke UMC in Sanford have put together a special Easter message for us. We celebrate confirmands all over our NC Conference connection! Continue Reading→
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Easter Sunday – Bishop Connie Shelton
“After the Sabbath, as the first light of the new week dawned, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to keep vigil at the tomb. (Matthew 28:1, MSG) “Why do […] Continue Reading→
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Day 40 – Ismael Ruiz-Millan
Let love be genuine; hate what is evil; hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal; be […] Continue Reading→
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Day 39 – Mike Frese
Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. Romans 15:7 There is a natural rhythm in the life of faith: call and response. God […] Continue Reading→
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Prepare/Enrich Upcoming Training
Opportunity to assist you in working with couples to build better relationships. Join us for a one-day facilitator’s workshop to train you in the use of a couple assessment tool, www.prepare-enrich.com, […] Continue Reading→
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Day 38 – Laura Wittman
For the past two and half years I have been working to plant The Mills Church, a United Methodist New Faith Community in Rocky Mount, NC. In planting this church […] Continue Reading→
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Day 37 – Brent Levy
Five years ago, The Local Church had its first official gathering. It wasn’t a big flashy Sunday morning worship service. It wasn’t a big community-wide kickoff. In fact, by the […] Continue Reading→