Is your congregation interested in building relationships with farmers in your community and purchasing fresh, healthy food? Join RAFI-USA/Come to the Table to learn about their newest initiative, the Farm-to-Church Project! Read more and learn how to register here.
Reserve A Food Box Now!
The Conference Missions Team and Society of St. Andrew are partnering once again to provide food boxes from the Farmers to Families program of the USDA. These particular boxes will contain produce, dairy, and meat products. Delivery dates to MERCI will be October 5 and 26, 2020. Churches may arrange to reserve pallets of 30… Continue Reading→
Don’t Forget! 2021 Mission Seed Fund Applications are Up!
The deadline is approaching! How is the Holy Spirit leading you to be in ministry with your community? Seed Funds help plant new ministries that take the church beyond the walls, build new relationships and serve our neighbors. Please note that all three required documents (application, budget form, cover letter) must be submitted at one… Continue Reading→
Food Boxes Available!
Produce Boxes at MERCI On Wednesday, September 16, 2020 MERCI will receive another shipment of the Farmers to Families produce boxes. These boxes contain about 22 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables which have been purchased from farmers by USDA. These boxes will arrive on a refrigerated truck with 27 pallets. Each pallet contains 50… Continue Reading→
Produce Boxes Available
On August 21, MERCI will have produce boxes available. These boxes can then be taken back to local churches and food pantries for distribution. To reserve a pallet (50 boxes) or more, please call Bill Haddock at 910.262.3831 or email him at revbillh@nccumc.org
Renfro Trust Fund Applications Available
The Renfro Trust Fund awards annual bricks-and-mortar grants to small rural United Methodist congregations in the Southeastern Jurisdiction. Renfro Trust Funds are available for award with a deadline for application of August 15, 2020 for the NC Conference. Please note: Applications will only be accepted when submitted through the Conference Secretary for Global Ministries (CSGM)… Continue Reading→
Deadline Approaching for Key Taylor Award Nominations
So far, 2020 has been a year like none other. And still churches are serving our neighbors! Communities have come together in new and exciting ways! Rural congregations have had particular challenges and have heard God calling them into ministries despite the global pandemic, despite limited internet access, as they have been inspired to build… Continue Reading→
POSTPONED! Bishop’s Forum on Creation Care
Look for information about a webinar on Creation Care and a new date to meet with the bishop! The focus of the Bishop’s Forum on Creation Care will be how to introduce a ministry of creation care to a local congregation. We will provide a PowerPoint that participants can use to present to their congregations. … Continue Reading→
Time to Start Packing Again!
Seems like we just finished talking about Project Agape Christmas boxes and getting them ready for shipping! But a project this special takes a lot of time and preparation. Some churches like to start on their boxes in the spring and the packing lists are ready! Please notice that there is a packing list for… Continue Reading→
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