Brown’s Chapel UMC in Pittsboro was recently spotlighted by the NC Council of Churches for their many Health and Wellness ministries including sponsoring a flu-shot clinic and an Eat the Rainbow luncheon. Lynn Frost is the Health-lead for the church’s Wellness Committee and a registered nurse. Ray Gooch is the pastor.
Making a difference in Faison, NC
Jabe Largen, pastor at Faison UMC says, “As a church, we want our footwork and our mouthwork to match up with one another. If a church is not working to earn the respect of the community, then you’re just another building,” Largen said. This is how Faison UMC is making a difference to the children… Continue Reading→
The Church Has Left the Building: Beacon District
First UMC: Washington, NC takes a Sunday to worship outside of the building in a morning of service.
Port Pillows: Corridor District
Haw River UMC heard about a need that many people never knew existed – port pillows for cancer patients.
Peanut Packing Parties – Heritage District
The members of Englewood UMC in Rocky Mount have been cooking peanuts for over 50 years but now they have a global purpose.
Hope Restorations – Sound District
Chris Jenkins, pastor of Sharon UMC: Kinston, was seeking a way to ease the restlessness and grief of missing his son. Hope Restorations has become a life-changing experience for not only Jenkins, but many others who, because of a history of addiction and incarceration, are also needing hope.
What Does Generosity Mean To You?
While capturing Hurricane Matthew stories, we asked, “what does generosity mean to you?” In the clip below, hear what members of a work team in the Western North Carolina Conference had to say while working in Lumberton, NC. What does generosity mean to you? Share your response in the comments below.