A Reflection on James 3:1-12 for the In-Between Time by Rev. Laura Stern We are living in the in-between time. We know there has been death and destruction in our state, on our coast, on the very beaches we have sun-tanned and body-surfed and built sand castles with our kids. We know there has been… Continue Reading→
Additional Tax Relief for those affected by Hurricane Matthew
The North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) has also announced special tax relief for victims of Hurricane Matthew in certain counties. Links to more information are below. NCDOR Provides Update Regarding Effect of Hurricane Matthew NCDOR Provides Update on Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Matthew Additional Counties Eligible for Hurricane Matthew Tax Relief Related links:… Continue Reading→
Bishop Ward Returns for 10 Year Katrina Observance
Beginning with a sprightly recitation of Psalm 27, United Methodist Bishop Hope Morgan Ward spoke to a large group attending an appreciation service to honor post-Hurricane Katrina volunteers. The observance was held at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, one week before the 10 year anniversary of the storm. Ward posed a… Continue Reading→
Cleaning Buckets for UMCOR
Here is the latest from UMCOR on the assembly of UMCOR Cleaning Buckets. (posted 9-23-2013) Cleaning Bucket Value: $ 55.00 5 gallon bucket with resealable lid Buckets from fast food restaurants or bakeries can be used if washed and cleaned. Do not use buckets that have stored chemicals such as paint or pool cleaner. Advertisements… Continue Reading→
Tropical Storm Andrea — Be Prepared
As of: 06-06-2013 Six days into Hurricane Season and we have our first named storm, Andrea. While this storm seems to be relatively weak and fast moving, people and communities need to make preparations for a quick moving storm. Andrea’s path and effects seems to be moving in and through our area on Thursday evening and Friday with probable heavy… Continue Reading→
Hurricane Irene Recovery Continues – Work Teams Needed
Updated: 5-13-2014 at 1:30 PM Hurricane Irene Recovery The NC Conference continues to have an on-going operation for disaster recovery. Over 27,000 homes were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Irene in August 2011. Although we are almost 3 years past the devastating storm, although we have rebuilt or repaired over 650 homes, and although we have… Continue Reading→
NC Coastal Neighbors Continue to Need Our Assistance – Hurricane Irene Update
North Carolina United Methodists, more than most, understand the pain and suffering that our friends to the north experienced from Hurricane Sandy. In response, United Methodists across the NC Conference have donated tens of thousands of dollars and have shipped thousands of cleaning buckets. Additionally, as the response phase moves into long-term recovery,… Continue Reading→
Immediate Need for Cleaning Buckets at 3MC!
3MC – The Methodist Men’s Ministry Center, in partnership with Goodwill Industries of Durham, and many, many NC Conference United Methodist congregations, has recently shipped 4335 cleaning buckets for Hurricane Sandy storm victims. The cleaning buckets were distributed through UMCOR in Egg Harbor and Ventnor in New Jersey, and through the Salvation Army in Bethpage, NY…. Continue Reading→
Hurricane Sandy Relief Effort – Material Donations and Volunteer Actions
We have begun receiving calls and emails regarding possible material donations for those victims of Hurricane Sandy and also generous servants wishing to go to the disaster zone and serve. Our first advice is this: If you are not trained and certified in Early Response, please do not go to the disaster area at this time…. Continue Reading→