The next gathering of the Unity Dialogue will occur on Friday, Feb. 19, from 5-7p.m. Avent Ferry UMC in Raleigh is hosting the dialogue at the church on Avent Ferry Road. The Unity Dialogue is an open table for discussion about homosexuality, a topic that affects millions who live as gay, lesbian, bi-sexual or transgendered… Continue Reading→
Jeff Severt Named Director of New Faith Communities
The Rev. Jeff Severt, lead pastor at New Song Church in New Bern has been named director of New Faith Communities for the North Carolina Conference, The United Methodist Church, Bishop Al Gwinn has announced. As director, Severt will utilize partnerships with congregations and the conference to launch new communities of faith for all people… Continue Reading→
Project AGAPE Sunday
Please remember that January is Project AGAPE month, a time to reflect on and respond to the deep needs of the people of Armenia. Since an offering for Project AGAPE was not taken at Annual Conference, this time of giving is critically important. Armenia remains one of the world’s poorest countries, particularly in the disputed… Continue Reading→
UMCOM Announces InfoServ Change
InfoServ, the official information service of The United Methodist Church, will become exclusively an e-mail and online information service effective April 1, 2010. At that time, telephone support services will be discontinued. InfoServ is a ministry of United Methodist Communications in Nashville, TN, which announced in August some program and staff reductions in response to… Continue Reading→
Van & Bus Drivers Breaking The Law? (Updated)
NC law requires that any driver of a single vehicle, or combination of vehicles designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver, must have a commercial driver’s license. Beginning in first quarter 2010 MERCI will offer a program to train and certify your drivers to fully comply with our state laws. For more… Continue Reading→