As the weather warms and vaccines are administered, churches may consider what the future of worship looks like. How can you use this time of transition to reimagine the worship your church will offer when you gather together again? The NC Conference Media Center recommends using the following books with your worship leaders and worship… Continue Reading→
connections: Engaging Children in Worship
Bishop Ward shares some of her experiences with children in worship and urges churches to develop creative ways to include and engage children in the worship experience.
Services Cancelled Due To Hurricane Matthew? Have A Home Worship Service
Are your church services cancelled this weekend due to Hurricane Matthew? Swansboro UMC is providing an alternative worship service to their congregation this Sunday. If you will not be having your standard services, consider joining Swansboro with the service outline below. While we will not be meeting at Church on Sunday morning, we would love… Continue Reading→
Worship In Flu Season
As many churches prepare for the Celebration of World Communion Sunday on October 4, congregants are expressing fear about the sacrament and the rapid spread of the H1N1 Virus. Just how safe is it to observe the Sacrament of Holy Communion? It is one of the great gifts of faith to receive the sacrament, and… Continue Reading→