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Lenten Resources and Studies
Find Lenten resources and studies from across our United Methodist connection.
2022 Missional Collective Journey
WNCC Mission Engagement has opened registration for the 2022 Missional Collective Journey and welcomes applications. The MC Journey is an immersive ...
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Resources for Celebrating Black History Month
It's Black History Month! No matter your heritage, culture, or racial background, Black history is everyone’s story. The UMC General Commission on ...
Laity Celebration in the Metro District
Laity and clergy from across the Metro District gathered Sunday, November 21st, to celebrate the ministry of the laity. This year the district ...
News and Resources
Lay Delegate Elections at AC2023
In order to participate in the upcoming lay elections at the Annual Conference in June, each lay member is expected to bring a device capable of ...
Depression:Out of the Darkness and Into the Light
May is Mental Health Awareness month. On May 7, 2023 Matthews UMC is presenting “Depression: Out of the Darkness and Into the Light” featuring Dr. ...
Blog Posts
Lessons learned from Bo, Ricky, Coyote and Barbara
By: Brian Mateer, Associate Director of Missional Engagement About ten years ago I was working as a youth leader at First UMC in a small town in ...
Uprooted
–Ann Dean, Dayspring Church In the fall before the pandemic hit, I planted a small Leyland cypress tree by the door to the driveway. Evergreen and ...
Laity Training Opportunities
Laity Forum
Register now for the next Laity Forum - May 22, 6:30-7:45pm via Zoom. Topic: Loving People https://wnc-reg.brtapp.com/LaityEngagementTransformationFor...
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Safer Sanctuaries Training Opportunities
Following the release of the new Safer Sanctuaries resource in April, Rev. Dr. Kevin Johnson from Discipleship Ministries will facilitate multiple ...
The MOVE Conference
You're invited to a conference Crossnore is hosting in February, inviting church leaders and members to join us to learn about supporting young adults...