Rural faith communities are uniquely positioned to provide the leadership necessary to spur their communities FORWARD. The Faith in Rural Communities workshop will cover the basics of Asset-Based Community Development and how they can help a church expand its missional IMPACT. Additionally, we will cover some of the unique challenges and opportunities for those congregations involved in Hurricane Florence disaster recovery efforts.
Join other church leaders from across eastern North Carolina as they learn the unique role churches play in helping their communitiesTHRIVE!
Saturday, March 30, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, Ann Street United Methodist Church, 417 Ann Street, Beaufort, NC
Saturday, April 13, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, Faison United Methodist Church, 404 SW Center Street, Faison, NC
Saturday, May 18, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, Snow Hill, NC, Location TBA
Saturday, June 1, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, Chestnut Street UMC, 200 East 8th Street, Lumberton, NC
The cost to attend is $100 per church (which covers up to 5 people) or $25 per individual. Full scholarships are available to Duke Endowment eligible United Methodist churches. Additional scholarships are also available.
Register HERE– Use Discount Code 19UMC for Duke Endowment eligible churches.
For more information, visit the Faith in Rural Communities website or contact Heather Kilbourne by email or phone (919-250-4314).