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Wil Bailey, conference missionary to Costa Rica, participated in a conference workteam to Puerto Rico recently and has produced a video documenting highlights from that experience. Note that Conference Mission Interpreter, Rev. Bill Haddock was our team leader for this trip. Thanks to everyone who served!
July 16 – 21 Western NCC & NCC Mission Partnership The purpose of this mission trip is to work with the Puerto Rico Methodist Church for relationship development through the rebuilding of homes and churches. We will seek to offer ourselves sacrificially under the direction of UMVIM and the local church. With the participants of… Continue Reading→
In 2017, Hurricanes Maria and Irma caused substantial damage in Puerto Rico. UMVIM is now joining with UMCOR to help rebuild in the area. The North Carolina conference UMVIM committee is going to be leading two mission work teams to Puerto Rico this year to assist in that effort: First team: August 16 – 23… Continue Reading→
‘Generosity in All Places’ is the theme of the year during our quadrennium of ‘Generosity in All Seasons.’ Today is the day to live into this theme! To counter Black Friday and Cyber Monday, let us put our treasures where our hearts are. Let’s be people who care less about things, and more about the… Continue Reading→
The General Board of Global Ministries is extending an invitation to United Methodist churches and annual conferences to participate in United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) Awareness Sunday. This new celebration Sunday offers an opportunity to recognize volunteers who offer their time, talents and abilities to serve others. The 2016 General Conference approved UMVIM Awareness… Continue Reading→
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→
In Mission Together director, Rev. Patrick Friday will be the keynote presenter at the Guatemala Summit on May 11. Patrick comes to us from the General Board of Global Ministries (GBGM) Center for Mission Innovation and will introduce concepts of 50/50 partnerships and teach practical applications modules. We will also hear from representatives from organizations… Continue Reading→
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→
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→
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→