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Rainbow Covenant & Advance<\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Becoming a Rainbow Covenant Church<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After your church has gone the first mile by paying World Service & Connectional Ministries; Episcopal Fund; Interdenominational Cooperation, Black Colleges, Africa University Fund; and Past Service Liability in full, then select one Advance Special from each lane:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lane 1: Persons in Mission
Lane 2: NC Conference Advance Specials
Lane 3: National Missions
Lane 4: World Missions
Lane 5: United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)<\/p>\n\n\n\n


View the Mission & Service Commitments Book\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Search for General Church Advance Projects\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022-2026 Conference Advance Application\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Contributions & Deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In order to be recognized as a Rainbow Covenant church, churches must pay 100% of all apportionments and give a contribution in each of the five lanes. The six Special Sunday offerings are not included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contributions should be sent to the NC Conference Treasurer’s Office and be received no later than January 14<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order for your congregation to receive the Rainbow Covenant Certificate and Rainbow Covenant recognition, please complete the Rainbow Covenant Report Form by January 31<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Complete the Rainbow Covenant Report\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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