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Reporting Church Updates for the 2022 Journal Due Soon!
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The Conference Office is collecting information for the 2022 Journal and requests churches share about church and parsonage renovations, new buildings, dedications, etc. that took place over the past conference year. To make this quick and easy, we have created an online form to share these changes. Please submit the online form by August 25.
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#BeUMC Video Series: Rev. Julia Trantham Heckert
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Professional Development Opportunity for Staff in Church Business Administration
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The Academy of Church Business Administration (ACBA) will return to Nashville, TN at the end of August 2022. This multi-day, in-person training event covers a variety of topics such as marketing your church, effective use of social media, Human Resources best practices, successful capital campaigns, and best practices in accounting and finance. WNC Treasurer Dr. Mark King will lead three days of the sessions on Stewardship, Facilities Management, Accounting Practices and Strategic Planning.
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Collections From AC2022 Offering
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Thank you for supporting Stuart Auditorium Renovations and the Both/And grant funding that will be distributed among small, rural, and churches of color in the Western NC Conference that are ready and willing to explore how digital resources can impact their worship, discipleship, hospitality, and leadership.
We are pleased to announce that the following was collected for these ministries at AC2022:
Stuart Auditorium Renovations: $16,352.29
Both/And Grant: $15,600
Total AC2022 Offering: $31,952.29
Thank YOU for your generosity!
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Apply Now for Renfro Trust Fund Grants!
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The Renfro Trust Fund awards annual bricks-and-mortar grants to small rural United Methodist congregations in the Southeastern Jurisdiction. The deadline for submission is September 1, 2020. Completed applications should be returned to Brian Mateer in the office of Missional Engagement by August 25, 2022.
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Featured Stories Relating to Our AC2022 Theme
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Below are the featured stories related to our Annual Conference 2022 Theme: Connect. Imagine. Engage.
We encourage you to connect with one another in ministry, imagine what your future is and could be in the United Methodist Church, and engage in missions and ministries that can better our world.
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Connect with 30 colleagues for an opportunity to do a deep dive of reflection on your recent 8 years of ministry and life; using resources and develop ideas for renewal and reflection on your gifts, challenges, ministry settings, and life stage; with the result of growth and vision for your next 8 years of ministry.
Application due ASAP.
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Hatchathon 2022 Coming Soon
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Are you imagining an entrepreneurial idea for ministry, but don’t know how to get it started (much less fund it)? Is your church ready to move a social enterprise idea down the field that funds other aspects of ministry? Could you use the wisdom of others to test-drive an idea for missional entrepreneurship?
Hatchathon 2022 takes place on September 22-24 in Huntersville.
LEARN MORE ABOUT HATCHATHON
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Assemble Menstrual Hygiene Kits with UMCOR
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The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) and Church World Service (CWS) launched a new joint menstrual hygiene kit initiative to provide essential health and dignity products to vulnerable communities across the U.S. The kits will be purchased and assembled by volunteers and supporters, and you can engage by helping assemble!
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Clergy Debt Reduction Loans
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Improve your financial security and provide your very best ministry to the congregations you serve through the Clergy Debt Reduction Loan Program.
Many of your peers in our Conference are saving an average of $350 per month by refinancing through the program at a low of rate of 1.5 percent. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, Aug. 31.
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Faith and Health Summit 2022
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The Faith and Health Summit is at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Greensboro on September 15 anytime throughout the day or all day from 8:30am to 3pm. There will be opportunities to take moments to rest, breathe and center themselves in multiple designated locations across the campus of Holy Trinity.
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Housing First with Fifth Street Ministries
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Rev. Dan Pezet, Metro District Superintendent, and Brian Mateer, Associate Director of Missional Engagement, along with others, met with Congressman Patrick McHenry to discuss Housing First Strategy and its importance at Fifth Street Ministries in Statesville.
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Phone: 704.535.2260
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