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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→
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→
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→
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→
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→
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→