April 22, marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! While events initially planned in the pre-COVID19 era must now be modified, our congregations can and hopefully will celebrate in various ways this month. Here are some helpful resources and suggestions for celebrating the gift of God’s good creation even as we are physical distancing! A… Continue Reading→
POSTPONED! Bishop’s Forum on Creation Care
Look for information about a webinar on Creation Care and a new date to meet with the bishop! The focus of the Bishop’s Forum on Creation Care will be how to introduce a ministry of creation care to a local congregation. We will provide a PowerPoint that participants can use to present to their congregations. … Continue Reading→
NC Earthkeepers Registration Open Now!
Become a certified Earthkeeper! TWO DAY Training! Location: Trinity UMC, 209 East Nash St. Southport NC 28461 February 8, 9am till 5pm February 9, 1pm till 4pm $30.00 for the two day event. Lodging and most meals are on your own. Lunch is provided on Saturday. Training description – Feb. 8. Training description – Feb…. Continue Reading→
Free NC EarthKeepers Training
Two New Opportunities! Detroit, MI, Sept 27-30, 2018 (Deadline Sept 6) Wasatch Retreat Center, Salt Lake City, UT Nov 1-4, 2018 (deadline Oct 11) Global Ministries EarthKeepers equips United Methodist laity and clergy to develop or deepen environmental initiatives in their communities. This is a great opportunity for United Methodists who: • Feel a deep sense of God’s call to care… Continue Reading→
A Matter of Faith!
The Bishop’s Forum on Creation Care will focus on our response to God’s abundant gift through the natural order. What are we called to do and be as children of the creator of the universe? What is our theological foundation, and how do we balance “dominion” with stewardship? What can we do as people of… Continue Reading→
Bishop’s Forum on Creation Care!
Save the date! Tuesday, October 3, 2017, 1 pm – 3 pm The United Methodist Building in the Dixon Chapel 700 Waterfield Ridge Place, Garner, NC 27529 Join the newly formed Creation Care Ministry Team to hear about EarthKeepers Ministry and what we can do together to care for God’s Good Earth. Rev. Pat Watkins… Continue Reading→
2017 Seed Funds Available NOW!
The NC Conference Mission Team has some remaining Seed Funds for 2017. If your congregation has come up with a new ministry dream that will engage your members with your community, we’d like to help you make that dream come true! 2017 Seed Fund applications will be accepted until July 31, 2017. Applications will be… Continue Reading→
FREE VBS Curriculum!
Abundance Orchard includes biblical background and lesson preparation helps for teachers, and complete resources for storytelling, arts & crafts, recreation, music, snacks, and mission activities, along with VBS planning suggestions and daily memory verses. Theologically Sound * Earth & Budget Friendly * FUN! Broadly-Graded for Older Preschoolers through Grade 6 Easily Adaptable for Summer Sunday… Continue Reading→
Are You Interested in Caring for God’s Creation?
We are looking for folks interested in serving on a Creation Care Ministry Team. Anyone with the time and inclination to lead us, educate us, and turn our attention toward God’s “Good” creation is invited to contact Rev. Jaye White. Email: jayewhite@nccumc.org or call: 919-779-6115 ext…. Continue Reading→
Giving Tuesday
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday! Several United Methodist agencies and ministries are participating in #GivingTuesday again this year, offering churchgoers a variety of ways to contribute online. You may support a missionary or one of our ministry partners. 100% of the money donated on Giving Tuesday goes to support the ministry you select. United Methodist Committee On… Continue Reading→