The conference health ministry team recently awarded five health ministry mini-grants to encourage health ministry within the NC Conference of the UMC.
Recipients include:
$1,000 to the non-profit Care4Carolina to aid in their mission to ensure quality, affordable healthcare for all North Carolinians.
Deadline Approaching October 14th! Health Ministry Mini-Grants Available
Health Ministry mini-grants are designed to facilitate and encourage United Methodist congregations of the NC Conference in health ministry. These Health Ministry mini-grants are provided to help the church engage in health ministry that is transformative for the world and the church. Please read over the guidelines before submitting your application. A budget sheet is… Continue Reading→
Why does NC have a healthcare gap?
In the summer of 2017, one of our North Carolina UMC pastors walked from Rockingham, NC, to Washington, D.C., to advocate for healthcare coverage and in support of his daughter, Lauren Faith (watch a video about him here). His story is personal, but his vision is large. How do we find ways to care for… Continue Reading→
Caring for Others: Closing the Healthcare Gap in North Carolina
The Center for Leadership Excellence, in partnership with the NCCUMC Health Ministry Team, invites you to a webinar. Our Methodist social principles are clear about our responsibilities to support healthcare access for all despite an individual’s ability to pay for services. It is not only Methodist but biblical as well. Caring for Others will focus on the impact… Continue Reading→
Duke Divinity School – Churches Promoting Recovery Survey
Attention clergy and lay leaders in NC: A team of researchers at Duke Divinity School are working to equip churches with resources that will help them to respond faithfully to individuals struggling with the opioid and substance use epidemic. But they need your help with this work! Can you take 15-20 minutes to complete this… Continue Reading→
Cancer Companions has online training
Cancer Companions brings hope to anyone coping with cancer. There are one-on-one or group volunteer companions, prayer partners, bible studies, devotionals, resources and more. You can easily start a Cancer Companions group in your church! Please consider the benefits of serving God’s people through this ministry. Five Ways Cancer Companions Will Impact Your Church Lives… Continue Reading→
Brown’s Chapel UMC Health Ministries
Brown’s Chapel UMC in Pittsboro was recently spotlighted by the NC Council of Churches for their many Health and Wellness ministries including sponsoring a flu-shot clinic and an Eat the Rainbow luncheon. Lynn Frost is the Health-lead for the church’s Wellness Committee and a registered nurse. Ray Gooch is the pastor.
Scholarships Available for May 2 Renewal Session at Davidson Clergy Center
Full Scholarships available (Granted by The Duke Endowment) For The Clergy Program At The Davidson Clergy Center (5-day On-site program with 2 months follow-Up Coaching) The Duke Endowment recently awarded The North Carolina Conference a grant for full scholarships and travel stipends to attend the Clergy Program at the Davidson Centre, www.davcp.com. The full fellowships include tuition for… Continue Reading→
Latest Missionary Update from Mary Zigbuo
“Warm greetings from Liberia where I serve as a Global Ministries missionary assigned as Health Projects Manager. I am thankful for your support that enables my continuity of mission service.” (Mary Randall Zigbuo, Advance #10721Z) Click on Video Greeting to hear a personal message from Mary. Mary’s current health role enables her to work alongside the… Continue Reading→
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