News & Stories
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Nominations Open – Harry Denman Evangelism Awards
Have you seen your pastor reaching outside your church membership to form connections with your neighbors? Is there a youth in your church who consistently invites and welcomes new people into youth group? Do you have a lay person who finds ways to lead others to a deeper connection with Christ? If so, nominate them for a Denman Award. The Evangelism… Continue Reading→
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Fresh Expressions Resources for NC United Methodists
Many NC Conference church leaders recently attended the first Fresh Expressions United Methodist National Gathering in Charlotte, NC. Fresh Expressions is an ecumenical movement that helps churches reach new disciples for Christ. “Fresh expressions are about getting creative in your church’s reach. A group starts when a Christian sees those already in his or her… Continue Reading→
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Prayer for Appointment-Making Season: Disruption for the Clergy’s Children
As we are in appointment-making season, Bishop Shelton has encouraged all of us to pray for the Cabinet, clergy and their families, and congregations. We will be sharing prayers over the next few weeks and encourage you to share them with your church. Read the first prayer in the series written by Rev. Laura Wyant… Continue Reading→
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Every Child NC Holds Public Education Advocacy Event
Every Child NC is holding a public education advocacy event, “Day of Action for Education Rights,” on February 22 from 10 am – 2 pm. Congregations for Children (C4C) is joining other public education advocacy organizations to support the event. Learn More and Register→ Continue Reading→
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Christian Unity in a World of Disunity
This webinar will take a look at why and how we are called to Christian unity and to interreligious hospitality, and it will give some practical guidelines and suggestions for how to live that out in the life of a local congregation Continue Reading→
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Severe Weather Preparedness Week 2024
March 3 – 9, 2024, is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina. Severe weather can range from thunderstorms, tornadoes, winter weather, and floods. Here are a few ways you can prepare your congregants and church for severe weather: Ready Congregants, Ready Churches & Ready Response Connecting Neighbors is a training course designed to help… Continue Reading→
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Training Opportunities with UMVIM
NCC UMVIM is excited to announce an UMVIM team leader training opportunities offered through the Southeastern Jurisdictional UMVIM office. March 9, 2024 This online Zoom training is for mission team leaders who have led teams in the past, but can benefit from reviewing the latest mission policies and UMVIM resources. This training will be led by… Continue Reading→
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How Healthy is Your Health Ministry?
Join the Partners in Health and Wholeness initiative for a webinar where we will explore resources that can help you evaluate your current health ministry program offerings and identify community needs. You’ll also discover how to use community health assessments to engage with your community and find available resources.The webinar will further explore the systems… Continue Reading→
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Partnership with New Faith Communities and Center for Leadership Excellence
The Office of New Faith Communities partnered with Center for Leadership Excellence for a Common Learning Day with Rev. Dr. Kenda Creasy Dean presenting at Hayes Barton UMC. The day and a half event was filled with learning and conversation about holistic mission, Christian social innovation, and nontraditional ways to engage in ministry – both… Continue Reading→