The United Methodist Church formally commissioned 40 persons to mission vocations in a service of celebration and commitment on the night of October 13 in Stamford, CT. In the formal act of commissioning, missionaries, deaconesses, and home missioners are charged to “take the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ into all the world.” They were… Continue Reading→
Pastors & Associate Members To Meet With Bishop Gwinn
The second gathering of the Fellowship of Local Pastors and Associate Members with Bishop Gwinn takes place Oct. 31 at Newland UMC in Elizabeth City. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. This will be a time of discussion and fellowship. If you plan to attend, please contact Toni Wood… Continue Reading→
DBOM’s Annual Great Pumpkin Run
It’s time once again for Disciple Bible Outreach Ministries’ 3rd Annual Great Pumpkin Run. The event will be held on Halloween Day, Oct. 31 in Jamestown NC. The 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk will start at 10 a.m. beside the Pumpkin Patch at Jamestown UMC. Registration begins at 9 a.m. An awards ceremony will… Continue Reading→
Trick-or-Treat For UNICEF
Every October, United Methodists have the opportunity to improve the lives of children around the world through a long-standing collaboration between the General Board of Church & Society (GBCS) and the U.S. Fund for UNICEF, the United Nation’s Children’s Fund. This collaboration, Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF, has helped UNICEF save more children’s lives than any other… Continue Reading→
October Is Domestic Violence Month
The 2008 United Methodist General Conference re-adopted a resolution entitled “Violence Against Women and Children (#3423)” that is worth resurrecting this time of year. October is typically the month in which the world draws attention to the domestic violence. For more information and to see the steps for action, please see October is Domestic Violence… Continue Reading→
Writing On The Walls (Updated)
All clergy and lay members of the North Carolina Conference are invited to a time of prayer for the ministry that will take place in the new conference facility under construction in Garner. All outer walls are now up. Come to the building site (700 Waterfield Ridge Place, Garner, NC) on Monday, Oct. 12, from… Continue Reading→