Coronavirus Response

NC Conference

Healthy Congregations and Effective Leaders in Every Place Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World

NC Conference Receives Lilly Endowment Grant

Leave a Comment

The North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church has received a grant of $974,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish Living the Word, an ecumenical ministry. The program is funded through Lilly Endowment’s Thriving Congregations Initiative. The aim of the national initiative is to strengthen Christian congregations so they can help people deepen… Continue Reading→

SHIFT – Growing Disciples for Courageous Ministry

No doubt about it, the world needs disciples who are willing to engage in courageous ministry, who want more from their walk with Jesus then simply sitting in a pew.  The world is crying for a church that moves beyond its wall, beyond its borders, and meets people in relationship, which is the place where… Continue Reading→

Congregational Coaching for Effective Ministry – SHIFT Coaching beginning in September!

We extend an invitation for twelve courageous congregational ministry teams to participate in training toward vital and relevant ministry. Shift coaching was designed by Dr. Phil Maynard, Director of the Path 1 Coaching Network, Discipleship Ministries (formally GBOD) and is the author of “Shift – Helping Congregations Back into the Game of Effective Ministry” and… Continue Reading→

Scholarships Available for May 2 Renewal Session at Davidson Clergy Center

Full Scholarships available (Granted by The Duke Endowment) For The Clergy Program At The Davidson Clergy Center (5-day On-site program with 2 months follow-Up Coaching) The Duke Endowment recently awarded The North Carolina Conference a grant for full scholarships and travel stipends to attend the Clergy Program at the Davidson Centre, www.davcp.com. The full fellowships include tuition for… Continue Reading→

Unity Dialogue – Possible Ways Forward – General Conference 2016

THE UNITY DIALOGUE General Conference 2016 Discussing Possible Ways Forward Regarding Human Sexuality Change – Choice – Continuance Where:  Dixon Chapel – NC Conference of The United Methodist Church 700 Waterfield Ridge Place, Garner, NC When:  January 13, 2016/Wednesday/2:00-4:00 p.m. Agenda for the Day A Service of Holy Communion            Rev. Leonard Fairley – Sermon Welcome/Introductions/Revised Provisional… Continue Reading→

Update on Food Buckets for Sierra Leone!

Thank you for the overwhelming response so far to the appeal for Food Buckets for the people of Sierra Leone who have been affected by the Ebola virus crisis.  This crisis has made many people food insecure—particularly those who have been stigmatized by having the virus themselves or in their families.  These food buckets will… Continue Reading→

Mission Lunch at Annual Conference 2015

A missions lunch will be held at Annual Conference on Thursday, June 11, at Noon at Trinity UMC on Market Street.   During the lunch, which is open to anyone who has an interest in the missional activities of the UMC, a number of missioners will be presenting 5-minute vignettes of their ministry.  Missionary speakers will… Continue Reading→