Healthy Congregations and Effective Leaders in Every Place Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
“Warm greetings from Liberia where I serve as a Global Ministries missionary assigned as Health Projects Manager. I am thankful for your support that enables my continuity of mission service.” (Mary Randall Zigbuo, Advance #10721Z) Click on Video Greeting to hear a personal message from Mary. Mary’s current health role enables her to work alongside the… Continue Reading→
October 2015 Dear Partners and Friends in Ministry, I bring you heartfelt greetings from the Ganta Hospital family located in Ganta, Liberia, serving a population of more than 450,000. At the end of this update is a link to watch a very short video greeting from me, on behalf of my staff. We are very… Continue Reading→
Imagine churches intentionally reaching out into the lives of families impacted by cancer. Imagine trained volunteers offering companionship and hope in the midst of a person’s cancer journey. Imagine a Christ-centered ministry called Cancer Companions making a difference in how churches reach out and support someone faced with cancer, either personally or in their family. … Continue Reading→
Over 160 people from 30 annual conferences, including six from NCC, attended a recent US Health Forum, sponsored by two UMC general agencies and one seminary. The event launched Healthy Congregations, Healthy Communities, a new congregational health initiative. Attendees were reminded that physical and emotional healing were intrinsic to Jesus’ ministry. John Wesley started medical… Continue Reading→
Several public events highlighting a Christian understanding of environmental justice are planned by NC Interfaith Power& Light (NCIPL) for the week of September 20-26, 2015, coinciding with Pope Francis’ visit to Washington, DC. All the activities are being hosted by Episcopal Church of the Nativity, 8849 Ray Rd., Raleigh, NC, in partnership with NCIPL and… Continue Reading→
With much joy, the Mission of Hope (#S-00281) short term mission teams plan to return to Rotifunk Hospital in Sierra Leone in November 2015. Team member applications are being accepted for two teams: a medical team and a general spiritual/social team focused on building relationships. Teams will be limited to seven persons each. The Mission… Continue Reading→
Thursday, May 21, 2015 is the registration deadline for the May 28, 2015 Piedmont Region Come to the Table Conference at Elon, NC. Learn how local faith communities can help relieve hunger, how Alamance County is helping to feed and house the homeless, how to frame food discussions in faith communities and much, much more,… Continue Reading→
A missions lunch will be held at Annual Conference on Thursday, June 11, at Noon at Trinity UMC on Market Street. During the lunch, which is open to anyone who has an interest in the missional activities of the UMC, a number of missioners will be presenting 5-minute vignettes of their ministry. Missionary speakers will… Continue Reading→
This year, UMCOR marks 75 years of being with those in times of crisis. Messiah UMC in Springfield, VA just completed making 1,000 Health Kits. That Church challenges other Churches to make Relief Kits. Consider having an Assembly Fair at your Church or at the Missions Outreach Center in Goldsboro (located on the campus of… Continue Reading→
In many places around the world, people live in the midst of poverty, natural disaster and war. NC United Methodists – through the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) – repeatedly responds, expressing the compassion of Christ to those in need. Your help continues to be needed. Children are especially vulnerable. Public health and sanitation… Continue Reading→