Kristen Hanna, Pastor of Worship & Mission at Christ UMC, joins the show to discuss the series finale of the afterlife sitcom The Good Place. Together they discuss the secular vision of heaven, the idea of soulmates, and how the Christian vision of life with God differs from that of the world.
Announcements
Disaster Ministries Update – Al Miller
VOLUNTEERS WELCOME! With 15 centers now operational, stretching across eastern North Carolina from Ocracoke to Lumberton, the need is greater than ever. Disaster Ministries is continuing to fulfill its mission to rebuild homes, lives, and communities. We need your help to make it possible to get more people back home. Call the Disaster Ministries call center (888-440-9167) or email us at disaster@nccumc.org to find out how you can get involved!
Watercooler Christianity – Episode XII: May the Force Be With You w/ Dorrell Briscoe
Dorrell Briscoe, Pastor of The Six: Eight Church, joins the show to discuss the final film in the Star Wars Skywalker Saga. Together they discuss why Star Wars means so much to so many, stories coming to an end, and how fandom can get out of hand.
A Short History of the Formation of the North Carolina Conference
In the beginning (1795-1800), the territory known as North Carolina was divided between the Virginia and South Carolina Conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church with the Virginia Conference getting “the lion’s share” of the territory. Then in 1800 the Western Conference was formed and included all of the territory that was west of the Blue Ridge; an area which today covers 15 counties. Most of this territory being taken from the South Carolina Conference.
Then in 1824 we have the formation of the Holston Conference. This new Conference was formed from territory taken from Tennessee and South Carolina Conferences along with the inclusion of the Western Conference.
The next major change came in 1837 with the formation of the North Carolina Conference. The Virginia Conference gave up most of the area it held in North Carolina with the exception of the northeast area; an area which covers 9 counties today. Then in 1844, all of these conferences became a part of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. In 1850, the South Carolina Conference gave up territory from New Hanover county to Richmond and Montgomery Counties. The South Carolina Conference continued to hold territory in the western area of North Carolina until 1870.
In 1890, the Western North Carolina Conference was formed out of the North Carolina territory of the Holston and South Carolina Conferences of the M. E. Church, South with the Virginia Conference maintaining the northeast area until 1894. The North Carolina Conference has remained much like it was in 1894 with little exception.
What is the future for the North Carolina Conference map lines; who knows but if it is like the past it will change in the future!
The Stormcast – Episode 9: Chris Gibson (World Renew) and Ann Huffman (Volunteer Coordinator, Disaster Ministries)
Chris Gibson, World Renew’s Groups Program Manager, and Ann Huffman, Disaster Ministries Volunteer and Call Center Coordinator, discuss the partnership between World Renew and Disaster Ministries.
If you would like to learn more about volunteer opportunities, call 888-440-9167 or email disaster@nccumc.org.
NCCUMC Pastor Helps Neighboring Towns following Hurricane Dorian
The Island Free Press published an article on Pastor Tim Fitch and his efforts to help Ocracoke Island recover following Hurricane Dorian in September 2019.