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As we near Election Day on November 8, I am reminded of that oft-repeated saying attributed to former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Tip O’Neill, “All politics is local.” One of the four focus areas of Congregations for Children is “Advocacy for Public Education,” and perhaps no elective office more closely links public…
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The Summer Literacy Program at West End UMC was highly successful. A team of dedicated adult volunteers, including several retired educators, worked with a large group of young children at the church on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from mid-June to mid-August. Dr. Erin West, a local elementary school principal, did a remarkable job in organizing…
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Congregations for Children (C4C) awarded grants to nine churches that planned summer programs for children to remediate and reinforce literacy skills. Trinity UMC in Red Springs purchased Amazon Fire tablets with the grant funds to use during their two-week summer reading camp for K-3rd grade students. Seven students participated in the camp, along with two…
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Over the past year, the NC Conference Media Center has added 24 new resources for the work of anti-racism and multicultural ministries including 5 resources for youth and children’s ministries. These new additions include small-group studies, training programs, devotionals, and books for discussion and personal growth in understanding. When using these resources in groups, we…
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Faith in the City is hosting an event on September 6, 2022, from 12 pm – 1 pm. Rob Schofield, Director of NC Policy Watch, will discuss and address growing concerns about public education support and funding in North Carolina. The event will take place in the Fellowship Hall at Knollwood Baptist Church, at 330…
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