A recent letter from David Rockefeller, the Conference Director of C4C/UMAPS to District C4C Coordinators, is a great reminder to all of us to make the holistic welfare of ALL children a priority. “I have spent the morning reading article after article from a variety of reliable news and public education sources that all paint… Continue Reading→
Litany for Blessing of the Backpacks
This litany for blessing of the backpacks was written by the Rev. Kathie Wilkinson, Mt. Sylvan UMC, Durham. God of all knowledge and wisdom, Bless these backpacks and each student that will carry them every day of this school year. As students carry these backpacks, may they be reminded of the love and… Continue Reading→
2017 C4C Summit
~ It’s not too late to register! The purpose of this summit is to inform, educate and inspire those involved in leading or participating in a C4C church/school partnership. Whether you are already involved in C4C or you are in the process of considering it for your church, you will find this event helpful. The… Continue Reading→
2016 Key Taylor Award Recipient
This year’s Key Taylor Award was presented to Trinity UMC in Fairmont, NC on Sunday, July 10. This award recognizes the mission and ministry of a rural church that is engaged in their community. Trinity is a small but active church, giving of their time, talent and financial resources to local, state, national and international… Continue Reading→
C4C Summit July 30 ~ Sign up now!
This year’s C4C Summit will be held on Saturday July 30, 2016, 10am-3pm at Garner UMC. The purpose of this summit is to inform, educate and inspire those involved in leading or participating in a church/school partnership. The agenda will encompass a variety of speakers to include: Dr. June Atkinson, Superintendent of NC Public Schools… Continue Reading→
Congregations 4 Children Featured Breakout at Annual Conference
Launched by Bishop Hope Morgan Ward at the 2013 Annual Conference, Congregations 4 Children will be one of the mission breakout sessions on Friday morning at the 2015 Annual Conference. Come and catch the vision for congregations connecting with schools across the state, to share our love for Christ with our neighbors (school children and… Continue Reading→
2014 Annual Conference Mission Projects
Annual Conference 2014 is fast approaching. Plan to participate in one or more of the hands-on mission projects. NCCUMC will be collecting UMCOR School Kits and hosting a Stop Hunger Now food packaging event. UMCOR School Kits. The school kits are destined for needy children in North Carolina, as part of our Congregations for Children… Continue Reading→
One Church’s Amazing Story: Give Five Read Five
What could be so exciting that a pastor would write a 3 1/2 page letter to the Bishop describing what his local church was able to accomplish in the area of mission? For Rev. Brian Wellborn, Pastor of Outreach and Mission at Holland’s UMC (Capital District) it was the success of his church’s “Give Five… Continue Reading→
Give 5, Read 5 – Congregations for Children – Give a Book and bring Life to a Child
State Superintendent launches Give 5 Read 5 Campaign for 2014 A word from June Atkinson: “There is no question that literacy skills serve as the foundation for student learning at every grade level and every course. Students with strong reading skills are more likely to remain in school and graduate prepared for higher education and… Continue Reading→
Congregations for Children
At North Carolina Annual Conference 2013, Bishop Hope Morgan Ward, along with Western North Carolina Conference Bishop Larry Goodpaster, and United Methodist layperson & NC State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Dr. June Atkinson, cast a vision of congregations connecting in ministry with schools across our state. They spoke of sharing love with vulnerable children and… Continue Reading→