Healthy Congregations and Effective Leaders in Every Place Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
Recognizing that local United Methodist churches want to play a role in resettling Afghan refugees, UMCOR has started a brand-new program where local churches can be reimbursed up to $1,000 for expenses involved with helping to resettle Afghan refugees. The Afghan Refugee Resettlement Reimbursement program will reimburse up to $1,000 per local United Methodist Church… Continue Reading→
We’ve all seen the news reports of the evacuation of thousands of Afghan citizens fleeing the Taliban. Many of us want to help the refugees arriving in North Carolina, but do not have the capacity to host a family by ourselves. Church World Service in Durham has posted an update about how individuals can help…. Continue Reading→
The North Carolina Conference United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (NCC UMVIM) Committee is updating and re-launching our mission and ministry to all of the world. We need you to be included! Subscribe to our new mailing list by clicking here to be informed of new and exciting missional opportunities and to be in the loop of mission… Continue Reading→
It’s Not Too Late to Register! Vietnam Virtual Mission Trips! Registration Now Open! The Vietnam Mission Initiative is birthing new ministries and sustaining ongoing missions. Come learn how God’s love is being shared in this beautiful country! These virtual mission trips will be conducted through Zoom and each trip will begin at 8 p.m. Eastern… Continue Reading→
Volunteers are needed for our November 6th Yam Jam in Louisburg, NC. Can you and your church help? The Society of St. Andrew is partnering with First Fruits Farm for our last Yam Jam event of the year! We still need volunteers to come join us on Saturday, November 6th in Louisburg to harvest a… Continue Reading→
News outlets are reporting that seventeen missionaries (sixteen American and one Canadian), including three children, have been kidnapped in Haiti by one of the gangs operating in the area around Port-au-Prince. The missionaries have been identified as being a part of Christian Aid Ministries out of Ohio and is associated with Mennonite and Amish groups…. Continue Reading→
After 21 years of faithful ministry, God is doing a new thing in the life of Disciple Bible Outreach Ministries. Following a time of prayer and spiritual discernment, DBOM has re-emerged with a new vision, a new mission, a new name and a renewed passion to minister to our prison population. We are thankful to celebrate this… Continue Reading→
Health Ministry mini-grants are designed to facilitate and encourage United Methodist congregations of the NC Conference in health ministry. These Health Ministry mini-grants are provided to help the church engage in health ministry that is transformative for the world and the church. Please read over the guidelines before submitting your application. A budget sheet is… Continue Reading→
Join our partners to learn about faithfully using church property! REGISTER NOW for our FREE Virtual Training! FAITH + LANDS 101 When: October 21, 2021Time: 10:00am – 11:30 am Who Should Attend? – Churches (pastors and lay members) How to Register? Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/faith-lands-101-registration-170343311430 Registration Ends: October 15, 2021 Does your church have access to underutilized or unused land? Are you looking… Continue Reading→
Join us for a virtual gathering on ZOOM,Thurs., Sept. 30th from 1 – 2:20 PM EST Church World Service (CWS) is hosting a call for clergy and judicatory/regional/conference leaders to hear how faith communities can partner with CWS to welcome our Afghan allies and friends. This call will provide a programmatic update on our Afghan… Continue Reading→