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Deadline Approaching October 14th! Health Ministry Mini-Grants Available

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Health Ministry mini-grants are designed to facilitate and encourage United Methodist congregations of the NC Conference in health ministry. These Health Ministry mini-grants are provided to help the church engage in health ministry that is transformative for the world and the church. Please read over the guidelines before submitting your application. A budget sheet is… Continue Reading→

Cancer Companions has online training

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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→

Latest Missionary Update from Mary Zigbuo

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“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→

Bringing Hope to the Cancer Journey

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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→

Exciting Opportunities in Congregational Health Ministries

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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→

Shining a Light on Theology & Creation

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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→

Returning to Rotifunk: Join the Mission of Hope

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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→

Come to the Table Conference May 28th: Register NOW

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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→