Coronavirus Response

NC Conference

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Green Beans and Taters!

Thanks to farmers in Eastern NC and the Society of St. Andrew, green beans and potatoes will be available at MERCI in Goldsboro on Thursday, July 2, 2020. We anticipate delivery about 9:15 a.m. Check for updates! Unlike past distributions, this time the potatoes and beans will be dumped in large piles on the pavement… Continue Reading→

Food Bank Information – Let’s support and utilize these gifts to our communities!

During this time of physical distancing, many of us are finding ourselves in need of assistance for the first time. Many of us have ongoing needs that have worsened as a result of shut downs and closures. AND many of our church members are looking for ways to help our neighbors. If you can give… Continue Reading→

From Seed to Table: Food in Your Community

Thursday, November 8, 2018 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM West Nash United Methodist Church    2200 Nash Street North   Wilson, NC Register here: https://fromseedtotableenc.eventbrite.com Participants will discover a role for churches, faith-based organizations and community groups to engage in their local food economy. Whether it’s building partnerships with local growers, composting, or selling a value-added… Continue Reading→

2018 Key Taylor Awarded to St. John

Each year the Key Taylor Award is given to a rural congregation that has committed to mission and service. They must pay their apportionments, support Advance giving, and demonstrate a commitment to ministerial growth. This year’s recipient is St. John UMC located in Avon, NC on the Outer Banks. Some of their many servant ministries… Continue Reading→

Upcoming trips to West Africa

The NC Conference has significant ties to West Africa.  Specifically, the Beacon District has “adopted” Liberia as its place where a lot of foreign ministry takes place.  The Harbor District Churches are working closely with the Sierra Leone Annual Conference—particularly at Rotifunk Hospital.  One of the ways in which we form bonds with both the… Continue Reading→

Free Lenten Resources from SOSA

Lent Begins on February 14 Order Free Booklets for Your Congregation Now With a daily scripture reading, reflection, and prayer for the forty days plus seven Sundays leading up to Easter, Walking in Newness of Life, based on the benefit of renewal from Romans 6:4, is a great resource for personal or congregational devotional use. Join with hundreds… Continue Reading→

Giving Tuesday is November 28

It’s hard to believe the holidays are right around the corner. That means it’s time once again for UMC #GivingTuesday. On Nov. 28, United Methodists have the opportunity to extend the spirit of giving thanks into the Advent season through gifts to The Advance. Together, we can connect our passions with God’s mission. Through The Advance, United Methodists can give… Continue Reading→