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Tag: Anti-Racism

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    Apply for a Comprehensive Plan of Inclusiveness Grant

    Comprehensive Plan of Inclusiveness (CPI) grants are an economic resource for local congregations and multicultural groups to develop effective programs and offer opportunities to include all groups, cultures, and races in our communities. CPI grant applications are due by March 31 and November 30 each year. All applications must have the appropriate signatures to be…

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    Hope & Action Webinar Recording Now Available

    Watch the recording of the “Hope and Action: Resourcing Congregations for Hospitality” webinar from February 12, 2025. This event provided a vital space for all our congregations, especially English-speaking congregations, to learn about current immigration policies and laws, dispel myths about migrants, immigrants, and refugees, and explore ways to extend hospitality to individuals at risk…

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    Supporting Immigrants: A Call to Action

    Claudia Oviedo Tsiaousopoulos is a member of a United Methodist church in the NC Conference with a large immigrant population. She shares her experiences being a member of this community and urges us to stand in solidarity with them in their time of need. Visit the Immigration Resources page for more information.

  • Black Authors for Small Groups & Church Leaders

    Celebrate Black History Month by learning from Black authors and church leaders. We recommend these titles from our collection for small-group or individual study. The resources listed here include: Many Black authors have also written on Black history and anti-racism. Those resources are listed in our pathfinders on African American Ministry Resources and Anti-Racism. DVD…

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    Bishop Shelton: Celebrating Black History Month

    Bishop Connie Shelton centers our celebration of Black History Month around 1 Peter 2:5 and the national theme of “African Americans and Labor.” She also honors the work of the NC Conference Strengthening the Black Church Committee.

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    Ash Wednesday Joint Worship Service at First UMC, Elizabeth City

    The Albemarle Area Methodist Coalition, a collaboration of AME Zion and UMC clergy, will hold a combined worship service on Ash Wednesday (March 5) beginning at 7:00 pm in the First UMC Sanctuary located in Elizabeth City, NC. Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton (NC Conference) and Bishop W. Darin Moore (AME Zion, Eastern District) are presiding.