The Media Center offers DVDs and study books on the facts about immigration in our contemporary society and in the Bible, including true immigration stories. Use these resources in your congregation or small group to better understand issues of immigration in our world today. Request to borrow any of these resources from the Media Center… Continue Reading→
New English/Spanish Children’s Book: Luis Y Mia
Luis Y Mia / Mia and Luis is a new children’s book written in both English and Spanish. This flip-over book tells the story of a cross-cultural friendship from each child’s perspective. Luis is the child of Mexican immigrants and Mia is a White American child. Their story begins when Mia makes a culturally insensitive remark to… Continue Reading→
Colón-Emeric named Director of the Center for Reconciliation
Dean Elaine Heath, of Duke Divinity School, has announced the appointment of Edgardo Colón-Emeric as the faculty director of the Center for Reconciliation (CFR), effective July 1, 2018. Colón-Emeric, assistant professor of Christian theology at Duke Divinity School, is originally from Puerto Rico and was the first Latino to be ordained as an elder in the North Carolina Conference of… Continue Reading→
connections: God’s Generosity & Hispanic Heritage Month
In this video, Bishop Ward speaks about God’s generosity and the generosity of the Hispanic Ministry Team during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Expanded Dropoff Dates: Collection to Aid Unaccompanied Minors at Border
As a compassionate response to the current border crisis, NC Conference is collecting socks and underwear for migrant women and children. Dates and drop-off locations have expanded to include the following: Haw River UMC (127 Church Circle Drive, Haw River): July 22 – August 1, 2014 (Tuesday – Friday only), 9 am to noon. Luz… Continue Reading→
connections: Hispanic Ministries
In this video, Bishop Ward talks about Hispanic Ministries in the NC Conference and encourages us to be alert to the opportunities around us to reach all of God’s people.
Many Facets, One Community – March 30
Come celebrate and learn about conference Hispanic/Latino Ministries, March 30, 2014. Corridor District is hosting a series of workshops and time of worship from 3-6 pm at Camp Chestnut Ridge, Efland, NC. Rev. Rosanna Panizo, our GBGM missionary assigned to the Corridor District Hispanic Ministries, will lead the worship. Participants will choose two of four… Continue Reading→