On the evening of November 10th, almost 4,000 youth and adults gathered at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, just a few miles away from the banks of the Cape Fear River that had flooded only two months earlier. By November, the floodwaters had receded, but the impact of this destructive storm remained evident for thousands… Continue Reading→
“How Was Pilgrimage” – A Recap of the 2018 Weekend By Anna Hackett, NCC Youth Secretary
“So, how was Pilgrimage?” -a question many of those who attended Pilgrimage 2018 faced following this past weekend. Few words can describe the experience of Pilgrimage 2018. The 2018 event cannot compare to any Pilgrimage of the past. It was unique and purposed for all those in attendance. God had a specific plan and message… Continue Reading→
Pilgrimage 2018 Brought Love, Hope and Reverence
The Ministry Team of NCC Pilgrimage is thrilled to announce the success of the 2018 Weekend of Pilgrimage. Over 4,000 youth and their adult leaders gathered together for four sessions across the 2nd weekend in November, November 9-11, 2018, for a weekend of worship and reverence. Each session featured music from the House Band, a… Continue Reading→
Pilgrimage 2018: Ray Buckley – Teacher, Storyteller & Artist
Ray Buckley continued to share his stories and insights into God’s message for us this morning. Ray shared stories about his brother, his family, and the people he has encountered throughout his life with a radiant smile. He talked about how we have changed people and been changed people as we have gathered here this… Continue Reading→
Pilgrimage 2018: Sunday Morning – GO!
A long-standing tradition of Pilgrimage is the Sunday morning banner procession. Each church is encouraged to create a banner that will be proudly carried throughout the coliseum by two youth representatives. Each banner is unique, designed by the youth from each church, showcasing the best of what makes Pilgrimage so strong, everyone coming together from… Continue Reading→
Pilgrimage 2018: Saturday Evening – Give Your Worst
As the lights went down, and the countdown number cards came out, it was time to start another session of Pilgrimage! The Saturday evening session brought together new songs, old favorites, meaningful testimonies, sacred traditions, and an exciting speaker to hear: Ray Buckley. He is a teacher, lecturer, storyteller, poet, artist, basket-maker, woodcarver, sculptor, author,… Continue Reading→
930 youth. 55 churches. 37,000 meals. Ending global hunger by 2030.
Between the Saturday sessions of Pilgrimage 2018, our youth plugged into a service event held on-site, as 930 youth participated in Rise Against Hunger. These energetic youth packaged over 37,000 nutritious meals for vulnerable people in the Caribbean. For years, the youth at Pilgrimage have put their faith into action and served in various capacities… Continue Reading→
Pilgrimage 2018: Saturday Morning – You Are Not Alone
As we all wake up for another bright and shiny morning for Pilgrimage 2018, we can feel the excitement jump from each person. It’s electric as youth pile into the door ready for another session of giving ourselves to God. The service starts with Jay Locklear asking how much sleep everyone got, and boy do… Continue Reading→
Pilgrimage 2018: Friday Evening – Plug In
Feeling disconnected? Alone? Guilty? Unreachable? Tonight, during the opening session of Pilgrimage 2018, the youth of the NCCUMC received an invitation to Plug In. Through music, dance, prayers, messages from youth, and Scripture, provided outlets for all who attended to experience the grace and love of Christ. A youth from Orange UMC provided a testimony… Continue Reading→