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Our Friends at Methodist Home for Children brought this story to our attention. It happened in North Carolina recently – a 6-year-old boy appeared in front of a juvenile court judge on a complaint that he picked a flower near his bus stop. He was too young to understand where he was or what he… Continue Reading→
Freedom Global: Uhuru Girls’ Academy in Kenya is a private secondary education school that provides opportunities for girls from vulnerablebackgrounds. In spite of poverty, tribal violence and displacement, abuse and poorly resourced primary schools, these students have madeeducation a priority. The Academy emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills in a personal and creative environment… Continue Reading→
We have the opportunity to address food insecurity and systemic racism at the same time! Join us on Zoom March 8, at 2 p.m. to learn more! Farmers of color in the United States continue to endure systemic racism within the food system that causes significant and consistent social, economic, and political harm. RAFI (Rural Faith… Continue Reading→
Cancer Companions brings hope to anyone coping with cancer. There are one-on-one or group volunteer companions, prayer partners, bible studies, devotionals, resources and more. You can easily start a Cancer Companions group in your church! Please consider the benefits of serving God’s people through this ministry. Five Ways Cancer Companions Will Impact Your Church Lives… Continue Reading→
Get Your Sweet Potatoes While They Last! Through the partnership of the Society of St. Andrew (SOSA), a warehouse in Snow Hill, and MERCI, there will be a distribution of sweet potatoes on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 10:00 AM. There will be 38 bins of sweet potatoes available, each containing about 1100 lbs. Churches… Continue Reading→
Our Conference has supported vulnerable persons in Armenia for over 25 years. Although our Mission Team has been engaged in many programs that are teaching self-improvement and sustainability, there are times in which we are called upon to help with humanitarian relief. After the most recent military conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Project Agape was… Continue Reading→
Covid-19 vaccines are low risk with high benefits. Love your neighbor, your family, your friends, and yourself. Stay well and healthy! Get your vaccine when it’s your turn! *If you have severe allergies, if you are pregnant, or have any other major health concerns, consult with your doctor before taking the vaccine. Vaccines are only… Continue Reading→
Nara Melkonyan, Executive Director of Project AGAPE, shared this video message to update us on the current state of Project AGAPE in the immediate aftermath of the war between Armenia and Azerbaijan. As you can see from the story and the pictures, many of the buildings used by Project AGAPE have been severely damaged and… Continue Reading→
From one of our ministry partners! 2020 NC Pandemic Reimbursement Funding We are excited to announce reimbursement funding for COVID-related food relief. Livingstone College will disburse these funds, which are made available through the NC Pandemic Recovery Office, and in partnership with the NC Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health and The… Continue Reading→
Is your congregation interested in building relationships with farmers in your community and purchasing fresh, healthy food? Join RAFI-USA/Come to the Table to learn about their newest initiative, the Farm-to-Church Project! Read more and learn how to register here.