SAVE THE DATE! The 2017 Southeastern Jurisdiction Disaster Academy will be held September 26-29, 2017 at Central United Methodist Church in Ashboro, NC. For information and details, please click here. To register, please click here. Early bird registration for the 2017 Southeastern Jurisdiction Disaster Academy in Asheboro, North Carolina ends on August 2nd. The Academy will feature workshops on topics ranging from… Continue Reading→
Volunteers Needed for “Rebuilding Blitz Week” (April 23-28)
The Site manager for the Tarboro/Princeville area worksite has requested 50 volunteers during the week of April 23-28, 2017, in order to complete the rebuilding of three residences that were damaged by Hurricane Matthew. If you are able to help with any part of this ‘Blitz,” please call the NCCUMC Disaster Call Center at (888)… Continue Reading→
UMVIM SEJ Updates and Local Opportunities!
United Methodist Volunteers in Mission Southeastern Jurisdiction are pleased to announce that they have a new director, and they have many mission team opportunities available. Information updates can be found on the UMVIM website. Additionally, mission teams are invited to assist with Hurricane Matthew recovery throughout Eastern North Carolina. The North Carolina Conference has response centers… Continue Reading→
Attention MERCI Volunteers!
We normally have a MERCI workday on the First Saturday of each month. But because of the forecast of inclement weather across our Conference area, we will not be opened tomorrow. Our Governor has asked folks to stay off of the road. Take care and may the Lord bless us. We will plan to open… 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→
Cleaning Work Teams Needed in Lumberton Area
There is a dire need for one-day work teams to tear out and clean up one house at a time in the Pembroke/Lumberton area. Many houses are literally rotting from continued moisture and heat. Mold and mildew is growing on the walls throughout the houses. Teams must have at least one Early Response Team (ERT)… Continue Reading→
Hurricane Matthew Special Request
The Robeson County Church and Community Center in Lumberton has issued a special request for funding and volunteers to help sort clothing for victims of Hurricane Matthew. The Robeson County Church and Community Center has been charged by the Robeson County government to be the main distributor of clothing for those who suffered damage and… Continue Reading→
Volunteers Needed For Disaster Response Call Center
A Disaster Response Call Center is being set up at the NC Conference office building in Garner, NC and volunteers are needed. If you can answer phones anytime between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, we can use your help. There will be a script to help you manage incoming… Continue Reading→
Responding to Hurricane Matthew Storm Damage in NC
Thank you to everyone who is willing and able to respond with help to those suffering in North Carolina from Hurricane Matthew. You can find all related Hurricane Matthew information by following this link: Hurricane Matthew Response. Right now our priority is to keep everyone safe. Many communities are still asking for people to… Continue Reading→