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Join us for a virtual gathering on ZOOM,Thurs., Sept. 30th from 1 – 2:20 PM EST Church World Service (CWS) is hosting a call for clergy and judicatory/regional/conference leaders to hear how faith communities can partner with CWS to welcome our Afghan allies and friends. This call will provide a programmatic update on our Afghan… Continue Reading→
“Golden Cross” is a ministry that reaches out in love to the laity in our Annual Conference who are experiencing financial difficulty due to excessive medical expenses. Through Golden Cross, United Methodists care for members of our local churches in time of emotional stress and financial need. We have served scores of families across our districts…. Continue Reading→
It’s Yam Jam time again! The Society of St. Andrew invites you and your congregation to participate in Yam Jam. Every Saturday in October and the first Saturday in November we will host large sweet potato gleanings across Eastern North Carolina. Most events will be in the Johnston/Harnett/Wake County area, but we will have at… Continue Reading→
What’s going on??? The Project AGAPE ministry in Artsakh and Armenia has gone through a lot of changes over the past year. Here are some answers to some FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions). Q. Is MERCI receiving Christmas boxes this year? A. No. Should any boxes be sent to MERCI, they will be sent first to… Continue Reading→
The recent earthquake in Haiti has weighed heavily on our hearts, first for the tragic loss of life and the devastating impact on a country that has suffered so much. But we also remember the horrific Haiti earthquake of 2010 when we lost one of our own beloved clergy members, the Rev. Dr. Sam Dixon…. Continue Reading→
Afghan Refugees Need Your Help! “I was hungry and you gave me food to eat. I was thirsty and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” – Matthew 25:35 Afghan refugees will be arriving in the Triangle area soon. We encourage you to support our ministry partners who are busy… Continue Reading→
Watermelons from down east farmers will be available at MERCI on Thursday, August 19, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. These are supplied by the Society of St. Andrew and the NC Conference Mission Team. There are about 44,000 lbs. of melons and they will be in bins. There is no limit and reservations… Continue Reading→
Mission Seed Funds for 2022 are now available! Mission Seed Fund Applications are now available! Remember that all three required documents, application, cover letter, and budget will be submitted at one time after the application form is filled out. Pay close attention to the form where your application information is submitted. The cover letter and… Continue Reading→
Please join us August 9! Learn more about the Vietnam Mission Initiative. Registration is required.
Rev. Patrick Jones nominated Ebenezer UMC (Apex) for the 2021 Key Taylor Award with these words, “This small rural church on Jordan Lake in Chatham County with a membership of 97 has been deeply committed to feeding local families. About twelve years ago, when this church thought it was near closing, it chose to tithe ten… Continue Reading→