Lent will begin on Ash Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022, and Easter is on Sunday, April 17th. You can go ahead and request resources that your church or small group would like to use during the Lenten season. On this page, we have highlighted new and popular resources used during Lent and Easter, but the NC… Continue Reading→
Most Borrowed Resources in 2021
Welcome to 2022! Here is our list of the top 12 most borrowed resources from the NC Conference Media Center in 2021. As in previous years, Adam Hamilton dominates the list. Amy-Jill Levine maintains her presence on the list with her popular Advent study. A new Advent study for 2021, All the Good, also made… Continue Reading→
Close-out period for 2021 apportionments
In order to receive credit for 2021, apportionment and advance special payments must be received in the Conference Treasurer’s Office by Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Click here for more details and mailing instructions. To check your church’s balance, visit our District Remittances page to view reports, which are updated daily as payments are posted. If you notice a… Continue Reading→
Peace and Good Will: A Christmas Message from Bishop Leonard Fairley
Bishop Fairley’s Advent message reminds us of the “stubborn and audacious hope” we have in the one who is Emmanuel – God with us. As the Advent season begins, let us both be filled with that hope and carry that hope to a world that longs to hear it. Even so, come quickly, Lord Jesus.
COVID-19 Omicron Update for Congregational Leaders
“Do no harm” is one of our Wesleyan three simple rules; therefore, it is important as faith leaders that we remain aware of current pandemic threats to our congregations and communities. The COVID-19 Omicron variant is predicted to cause a massive surge in coronavirus infection quickly. Our time to act is now. The latest data… Continue Reading→
Resources for Human Trafficking Prevention Month
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Take this time to educate your congregation about this issue and consider taking action. The NC Conference Media Center offers DVDs and books to inform your congregation, as well as a curriculum designed to prevent the trafficking of children and teens. You can find all of… Continue Reading→
New! Borrow Your Participant Books
Historically, the NC Conference Media Center has loaned resources for a small-group leader to use. This usually included a DVD, leader guide, and one participant book. While that is still the case for many of our small-group studies, we now offer the option for the members of your small group to borrow participant books for… Continue Reading→
Early Response Team Training
Early Response Teams (ERT) help make homes safe and sanitary after a natural disaster. Register for an upcoming course below to learn how to muck out homes, tarp roofs, and safely remove debris. Basic ERT Class: Cost $30 January 15, 2022 from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM at Oceanview UMC8400 E. Oak Island Dr, Oak Island,… Continue Reading→
Plenty of Options for Your Post-Advent Study
What will your small group study after Advent? You could continue with the Christmas story and study the life of Jesus leading you into Easter. You could embrace the new year and engage a biblical perspective on self-improvement. You could choose a study that will last the whole year long. Or you could choose a… Continue Reading→
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