News & Stories
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Yam Jam is Back!
Yam Jam is back! Come join the fun as we glean sweet potatoes to benefit local hunger relief organizations this fall! We will be gathering each Saturday in October from […] Continue Reading→
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Looping
Once you have mastered reflective listening, you can move on to “looping”. Looping takes reflective listening one step further. When you “loop,” you repeat back in detail what the speaker […] Continue Reading→
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ALEX Benefits Counselor Now Available!
The ALEX Benefits Counselor is an online tool to help current insurance plan enrollees and those considering enrollment find the HealthFlex medical/dental/vision insurance plans and health accounts that best fit […] Continue Reading→
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The Church in Power
Lately, I have felt overwhelmed by the climate crisis that we are facing. The clock is ticking away, and we are running out of time to act, to change our […] Continue Reading→
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From the Bishop: What Does the Lord Require?
I share this statement as a shepherd who loves the people of the church and not so much as a biblical scholar, parliamentary expert, or expert interpreter of the Book of Discipline. I am restating that in no way should my kindness or the annual conference’s posture of graciousness be an encouragement for churches to… Continue Reading→
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Getting to Know Your Neighbors in Ministry…
Are you interested in building bridges with ecumenical partners in your community? Are you looking to re-engage old partnerships or perhaps reach out to potential partners for the first time? Continue Reading→
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Interested in serving as a Mission Volunteer?
Mission Volunteers are individuals or couples (ages 18 and up) who seek long-term partnerships with communities around the world and fund themselves. Mission Volunteer opportunities are diverse and range from […] Continue Reading→
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Relational and Ecumenical Ministry…Seeking Authentic Connection
Sometimes it takes a little nudge to reach out to a neighbor and start to build a relationship. The NC Conference CUIR committee and Center for Leadership Excellence seek to encourage church leaders to develop intentional ecumenical partnerships and Pan Methodist connections. Continue Reading→
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Resources for the Disciple-Making People of God #BeUMC
First and foremost, we are dedicated to the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world in the tradition of John Wesley. We are committed to making disciples who are anchored in Scripture and formed by tradition, experience, and reason. We recommend these Bible studies that form disciples in the… Continue Reading→