What’s going on??? The Project AGAPE ministry in Artsakh and Armenia has gone through a lot of changes over the past year. Here are some answers to some FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions). Q. Is MERCI receiving Christmas boxes this year? A. No. Should any boxes be sent to MERCI, they will be sent first to… Continue Reading→
Don’t Miss the Project Agape Virtual Mission Trip!
Thursday, July 15, 6 p.m. Whether you have traveled with us in the past or would like to know more about the work being done by North Carolina Methodists in Armenia, join us for a Virtual Mission Trip to Armenia. We will learn about the history of Armenia and Project AGAPE, hear from past mission… Continue Reading→
Preparing for Armenia Shipment 2021
Our Conference has supported vulnerable persons in Armenia for over 25 years. Although our Mission Team has been engaged in many programs that are teaching self-improvement and sustainability, there are times in which we are called upon to help with humanitarian relief. After the most recent military conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Project Agape was… Continue Reading→
Fellowship of 1000
There are many ways to support Project Agape! The Fellowship of 1000 is one way that individuals, Sunday School Classes, and Churches can support the ministry of Project Agape. The total Project Agape budget is a little over $100,000 which is split between the NCCUMC and the Western NCC. If 1000 people or groups across… Continue Reading→
Project Agape Sunday’s Coming!
January 19, is designated Project Agape Sunday, but may be held on any day. This is a chance for NC United Methodists to support the joint mission work in Artsakh (also called Nagorno-Karabakh) which is a mountainous region that is between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Project Agape involves more than Christmas boxes! Financial contributions are crucial… Continue Reading→
Calling MERCI Volunteers
AGAPE Christmas boxes are coming in! We are trying our best to have as many opportunities to work at MERCI as we can in October as we are assiduously working on the boxes which we have already received. Right now, these are the dates that MERCI will be open; from about 9 am to about 2… Continue Reading→
Notes from MERCI
MERCI will be open on the following days this month for sure: Tuesday, Sept 24, and Saturday, Sept 28. We can use as many volunteers who can show up for any of those days. There are a few damaged cleaning buckets which need to be examined and re-packed. And there are literally hundreds of AGAPE… Continue Reading→
connections: Christmas Boxes for Armenia
Bishop Ward encourages us to help prepare Christmas boxes for the children in Armenia or to go to MERCI and help package them for shipping.
25th Anniversary of Project AGAPE
Project AGAPE, a collaborative effort of the North Carolina and Western North Carolina Conferences and the Armenian Apostolic Church, celebrates 25 years of mission partnership. Read the letter shared during the celebration in Armenia from Bishops Hope Morgan Ward and Paul L. Leeland. Dear friends in Christ, Grace, peace and joy to you in the name… Continue Reading→