ZOOM Webinar: August 30 and September 14, 7:00 – 8:30 pm Join local author and former environmental engineer Dr. Stephen Jurovics to discuss his book, Hospitable Planet: Faith, Action and Climate Change. Our earth: Both science and Scripture offer compelling perspectives on the crisis of climate change. –How should we balance our inalienable human rights and solemn… Continue Reading→
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Golden Cross Sunday August 16, 2020
“Golden Cross” is a ministry that reaches out in love to the laity in our Annual Conference who are experiencing financial difficulty due to excessive medical expenses. Through Golden Cross, United Methodists care for members of our local churches in time of emotional stress and financial need. We have served scores of families across our districts…. Continue Reading→
2021 Mission Seed Fund Applications are Up!
Mission Seed Fund applications for 2021 are now available! How is the Holy Spirit leading you to be in ministry with your community? Seed Funds help plant new ministries that take the church beyond the walls, build new relationships and serve our neighbors. Please note that all three required documents (application, budget form, cover letter)… Continue Reading→
WiFi Opportunities
During this time of increased online learning, some community organizations have offered services and grants to help congregations respond to the needs of our neighbors. Below you will find a couple of these opportunities. These organizations are not directly affiliated with the conference but are offered as options to improve WiFi access. The Institute for… Continue Reading→
Renfro Trust Fund Applications Available
The Renfro Trust Fund awards annual bricks-and-mortar grants to small rural United Methodist congregations in the Southeastern Jurisdiction. Renfro Trust Funds are available for award with a deadline for application of August 15, 2020 for the NC Conference. Please note: Applications will only be accepted when submitted through the Conference Secretary for Global Ministries (CSGM)… Continue Reading→
Deadline Approaching for Key Taylor Award Nominations
So far, 2020 has been a year like none other. And still churches are serving our neighbors! Communities have come together in new and exciting ways! Rural congregations have had particular challenges and have heard God calling them into ministries despite the global pandemic, despite limited internet access, as they have been inspired to build… Continue Reading→
Come and Get ’em! Food Boxes at MERCI
As we continue our efforts to help people who are experiencing food insecurity, MERCI will be working with the Society of St. Andrew to distribute USDA food boxes on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 9:30 AM. These particular food boxes are part of the Farmers to Families program which is a part of the U.S…. Continue Reading→
2020 Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Child Advocacy Ministry
An inspiring online 2020 Proctor Institute for Child Advocacy Ministry event, “Reimagining Our Future: Children, Justice, and Joy,” will take place Tuesday, July 21 and Wednesday, July 22 from 12:00–4:00 pm Eastern and 7:30–9:00 pm Eastern. Join world renowned preachers, teachers and justice seekers! All sessions will be recorded and available to those who register…. Continue Reading→
New Immigration Law Clinic Launching in Fayetteville
St Andrews United Methodist Church and the North Carolina Annual Conference announce the creation of the Fayetteville JFON Immigration Law Clinic, a non-profit providing low-income immigrants with affordable or low-cost legal services. The clinic is a United Methodist ministry of the Board of Global Ministries and UMCOR called Justice For Our Neighbors. JFON, as it is… Continue Reading→
Forum with Bishop Willimon
Social Justice Forum: “A Recovering Racist” Special Guest – The Rev. Dr. Will Willimon Highland UMC in Raleigh is hosting this free ministry opportunity!Join us via Zoom on Tuesday, July 21, at 7 PM to hear reflections on being “A Recovering Racist” from one of Methodism’s foremost preachers and teachers. A retired United Methodist bishop, prolific… Continue Reading→
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