Grayson Dye joins to discuss the live-action remake of Mulan. In this episode, we discuss the controversies surrounding the film’s production and release and the spiritual importance of truth and devotion to family.
Announcements
Young Clergy Issue Call to Dismantle Anti-Blackness Supremacy
A group of young clergy in The North Carolina Conference have developed a series of letters as a call to action in the work of dismantling racism. The three letters collectively comprise “A Call to Dismantle Anti-Blackness Supremacy” and are intended to stand alongside the Bishop’s Summons to Witness, Protest, and Promise.
From the “Repent” letter: “We offer this series of letters as an act of witness, protest, and a call to action for all who would continue to work together to discover freedom in the painful work of telling the truth about ourselves while seeking justice for all people . . . We write this in hopes that the Holy Spirit will lead us into holy friendships with one another in and through our orders, and in those friendships, we pray that God will burst open our racial imagination for the sake of our United Methodist Church.”
Clergy and laity alike are invited to read the three letters, sign them, and share them with colleagues and friends as we continue this work together.
NCCUMC Teams Helping with Louisiana Recovery
Our hearts continue to be with the people of Louisiana after the devastation of Hurricane Laura. North Carolina is no stranger to the damage and destruction caused by hurricanes. And so we also know what a blessing it is when others come alongside us to help with rebuilding and recovery. This week, we will begin sending teams to Louisiana to begin responding to the needs. Over the next three weeks, teams will travel to the Lake Charles area to help establish operational services, including volunteer and call center management, and team assignments and assessments. Al Miller, Director of Disaster Ministries for the Conference, is leading the first team this week.
Additional Emergency Response Teams (ERT) have been formally requested by the Louisiana Conference for ongoing help with the recovery efforts. For more information on how you can be involved, please contact the Disaster Ministries Call Center. Response Team volunteers are required to have ERT training and experience.
Email: disaster@nccumc.org
Phone: 888-440-9167
As we become aware of other opportunities to be involved with efforts to help in Louisiana, like UMCOR cleaning kits or flood buckets, we will make that information available on our website and on our Facebook page.
Watercooler Christianity – Episode 15: Young, Scrappy, and Hungry for the Word w/ Angelo Sanchez
Angelo Sanchez, Pastor of 519 Church, joins the podcast to discuss the hit musical “Hamilton”! Together they discuss the powerful characters and themes in Hamilton and the hopeful message found in this “revolutionary” production!
Watercooler Christianity – Episode 14: There’s A Storm Comin’ w/ Dorrell Briscoe
Dorrell Briscoe, the pastor of The Six:Eight Church, returns to the podcast to discuss his new book, “There’s A Storm Comin’”. Together they discuss the book’s relevance to recent events and the Black Lives Matter movement.
Hurricane Preparation Checklists
Prepare your church, home, and congregation with these simple lists. Save them to your phone, tablet, and computer for easy reference on the go.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Please contact your insurance company for more information.
A simple checklist of things to have:
- At least 7-10 days of supplies – these supplies include food, water, medicine, batteries, first aid kit, etc. See full hurricane prep checklist here.
- COVID-19 Supplies – In addition to the hurricane prep checklist, consider hand sanitizer, cleaning materials (Lysol, Clorox, and Disinfectant, etc.) and two cloth face coverings per person (“Build a Kit“, ready.gov). Children under two years old and people who have trouble breathing should not wear cloth face coverings (“How to Protect Yourself and Others“, cdc.gov).
- Have some cash on hand and a full tank of gas in your car.
- Whether you plan to stay or evacuate, make sure you have clear plans
- Make sure you communicate your plans with out-of-state family members and check in with them as soon as possible after the storm has passed.
- “Make a Plan” from ReadyNC.org
- Secure loose items around the home and church: lawn furniture, playground equipment, etc.
- If planning to evacuate or in a mandatory evacuation zone, leave early.
- Save these helpful phone numbers
- 2-1-1 – call this number for information and assistance (essential needs, food, housing, etc.)
- 888-440-9167 – call the Conference Disaster Ministries Call Center to report needs in your community or offer assistance
*List adapted from the Disaster Recovery Ministry, The Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church.
The ways in which we prepare for hurricane season looks different this year due to COVID-19. The American Red Cross and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention share tips on how to prepare for a disaster during the pandemic.
For more information on preparation, read our articles on Disaster Preparedness and Disaster Preparation for Churches.