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UMsConnected Conversations Launches Tomorrow!
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This monthly live Zoom gathering affords United Methodists the opportunity to interact about a variety of interests. Each month a featured guest will be on the program to focus on a particular topic.
The first meeting is Thursday, September 15th from 7-8pm. The theme is “A Future Filled with Hope” (Jeremiah 29:11). UMsConnected leaders will interact with participants regarding ways God is at work in the New Awakening, and in the emerging UMC. We will also explore the role UMsConnected can play in the emergence, seeking your input about ways we might do that.
ZOOM LINK & MORE INFO
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Is The United Methodist Church Really...? (Part 4)
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With some congregations considering leaving The United Methodist Church or just wondering about its future, Ask The UMC offers a series of questions and answers to help clear up some common misperceptions or misinformation around disaffiliation. This is Part 4 focusing on questions surrounding disaffiliation.
READ THE ARTICLE
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#BeUMC Video Series: Rev. Charles DiRico
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Our #BeUMC video series is back! This week we are featuring Rev. Charles DiRico, Associate Pastor at Assurance UMC in Huntersville. Watch the video below as he shares his #BeUMC story.
WATCH VIDEO
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New Means of Grace Podcast Episode
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Re-membering the Body of Christ: The Church and Justice
In this conversation with Susan Heafner-Heun, she talks with Jesse and Kim about the opportunity for a church to connect with the needs of the world through ministries of justice. They discuss the difference between service and justice and Susan offers insight about the role of the church to make the Body of Christ whole.
LISTEN TO EPISODE
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As the Both/And movement continues to remain relevant in our churches, now more than ever, the office of Church Development is offering another opportunity to continue to build on the hybrid worship foundation in the WNCC. The Both/And Learning Lab on October 22 will explore the progression and next iterations of hybrid ministry.
LEARN MORE & REGISTER
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Invitation to a Virtual Retreat with the Global Mission Fellows Program
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Global Ministries is excited to invite you to join us for a very special episode of #StillInMission, a Virtual Retreat with the Global Mission Fellows Program. This event on September 22 will be an opportunity to learn about the tools our Fellows use on their spiritual journeys in mission and support them while expanding your own toolbox of spiritual practices. Explore spiritual practices, prayer in movement, sacred moments, and lamentations with Global Mission Fellow Alumni.
LEARN MORE & REGISTER
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Did you miss last week's edition of E-News?
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Job Posting at The WNC Conference Office: Controller
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The Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church is seeking candidates for the position of Controller. This position reports directly to the Conference Treasurer and would be located in the Conference Office in Huntersville, North Carolina. This is full-time, exempt position.
LEARN MORE & APPLY
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Apply for the Transformation Journey Today!
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Transformation Journey is a 3-year process of discovery for local churches that are ready and willing to prayerfully engage with scripture, their community, themselves, and an outside guide in order to identify specific ways to pursue God’s vision for their church. This revitalization grant is being offered for local churches within the Western NC Conference.
LEARN MORE & APPLY
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Connect with your fellow WNC clergy and lay for this multi-session conference on "Understanding and Practicing Grassroot Evangelism". Re-Evangelism pursues to become a collaborative movement of lay and clergy by renewing our hearts for our neighbors with the Good News. It is not only a movement that should encourage church growth but a spiritual renewal among United Methodists.
LEARN MORE & REGISTER
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The Welcoming Prayer Weekend Retreat & Workshop
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Connect with other ministry professionals at this weekend retreat led by Mary Dwyer offered by Nexus Journey. A one-day workshop option is also available! These opportunities could be funded by a Spiritual Renewal Grant for WNC Clergy and Ministry Professionals.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE RETREAT/WORKSHOP
APPLY FOR THE GRANT
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Western North Carolina Conference
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PO Box 2757
Huntersville, NC 28070
Phone: 704.535.2260
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