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The Great 50 Days: Testimonies of Hope & Resurrection from WNC United Methodists
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Each day between Easter and Pentecost, the time known as "The Great 50 Days", we will be sharing testimonies of hope and resurrection from United Methodist churches, laity, and partner ministries. We hope you will watch for these testimonies, share them, encourage one another, and praise God for them.
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Information on the May 6th Special Session
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Get all the information you need about the May 6th Special Session. The webpage will frequently be updated with more information as the date approaches.
For Lay Participants: Get your Lay Participation Information HERE.
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The Latest AC2023 News and Updates
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Delegate Voting: At the 2023 Western North Carolina Annual Conference meeting in June, there will be lay delegate elections for the General Conference and Jurisdictional Conference meetings scheduled in 2024. Laity will elect 2 or 3 lay delegates, as well as 3 reserve delegates, to fill openings that occurred because of lay member resignations since 2019 when the original elections took place.
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AC Displays: Applications for Annual Conference Resource Fair displays are live! You must apply by May 1, 2023 to have a display at the 2023 Western NC Annual Conference, June 15-18. Please take note of the new addition this year – sales! Groups may sell products to support their ministry/mission efforts.
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AC Special Events: Lake Junaluska is now accepting requests for booking special events at Annual Conference!
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Means Of Grace: Earth Day 2023
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Brian Mateer, Director of Missional Engagement, interviews, Creation Care Team Leaders Rev. Jonathan Brake and Kim Richmond. As Earth Day approaches, they reflect on the theology of Creation Care and give practical examples of how local churches can implement eco-focused ministries in their communities.
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Native American Ministries Sunday
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United Methodists Observe Native American Ministries Sunday on April 23, 2023 specifically to support leadership development, ministries by and with, and education of Native Americans in our denomination. Since 1989, United Methodist congregations have observed the third Sunday after Easter as Native American Ministries Sunday. The purpose is to elevate and support the contributions and voices of Native/Indigenous people in our church.
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Did you miss the last edition of E-News?
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Is The UMC Really...? Series
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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 10: Re-Voting, Seminaries, Same-Sex Weddings, and Critical Race Theory
This is the tenth of a series of articles offering factual responses to questions we are receiving. This article addresses whether a re-vote on disaffiliation is allowed, whether United Methodist seminaries teach doctrines contrary to those of The United Methodist Church, whether local churches will be compelled to host same-sex weddings, and whether The United Methodist Church endorses critical race theory.
Questions answered in this article:
Is The UMC Really....?
1. Allowing congregations to re-vote if their church conference vote to request disaffiliation failed to reach the mandatory two-thirds majority?
2. Teaching things in its seminaries that are contrary to the doctrinal standards of The United Methodist Church?
3. Going to require local churches to host same-sex weddings? What if their appointed clergy are allowed to and willing to do so?
4. Endorsing critical race theory or about to endorse it?
PART 10
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SEJ BMCR Youth Harambee 2023
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Harambee is a Youth Conference planned by the Harambee Planning Committee under the guidance of the Executive Board of the Southeastern Jurisdiction Black Methodists for Church Renewal, Inc. (SEJ BMCR). The conference is held to help youth develop their spiritual, leadership and interpersonal skills. In doing so, you will begin to develop relationships, connect with each other, and learn to bridge the gap from generation to generation. The conference will also help youth, as well as adults, explore what it really means to pull together and work together in Christian love. Come to work, play, sing, and build meaningful relationships with God and each other.
Let's be intentional and encourage our youth to experience this exciting time!
Youth 12-18 years of age interested in attending should contact the Western NC BMCR Youth Chairperson, Mrs.Tina McLendon at 704-363-1222 (tinajmclendon@aol.com). Participants attending from Western NC should send their application with all pertinent documents to Tina McLendon by April 20, 2023.
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Depression: Out of the Darkness and Into the Light
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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. Daniel Hale, psychologist at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Hale will share personal and professional insights on the intersection of the faith community and mental health. Dr. Hale and his colleagues have developed a program called the Congregational Depression Awareness Program for utilization by faith communities. Dr. Hale will speak at the 8:15, 9:30, 11:00 AM services followed by a free lunch (registration required) and another presentation by Dr. Hale.
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HOOD THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
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Stronger Churches Conference
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The Stronger Churches Conference by Hood Theological Seminary's Congregation Faith & Learning Center will take place on June 9 & 10, 2023.
Are you ready to revolutionize the future of your church? Join us at the Stronger Churches Conference - get inspired and discover best practices to take your leaders, clergy, and laity to the next level. With powerful speakers and resources, this event offers a unique opportunity to network with other churches and grow your ministry. Jump into exciting worship, experience the power of God, participate in a critical conversation for pastors, receive meaningful training, rediscover Jesus' heart for the local church, and learn how FaithLearnThrive can provide ongoing support you need to revive your church!
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An Update on Project AGAPE
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WNCC and Project AGAPE will NOT have a Spring 2023 collection of donations usually collected during the month of April. International shipping issues created by the pandemic are still plaguing the industry resulting in shipping backlogs. Due to these backlogs, 3 to 4 containers of donations are still being stored at the Mission Response Center in Terrell.
We ask that individuals and churches hold on to your donations until September 2023, when we hope to reinstate donations in conjunction with the 30th anniversary of our ministry with Project AGAPE. Thank you for your understanding and please keep our Christian brothers and sisters in Armenia in your prayers.
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