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Church Reno or Remodel? Sold your Parsonage? Let us know!
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The Conference Office is collecting information for the 2023 Journal, and we want to hear from you! As in years past, we're requesting churches report renovations, remodeling, new buildings, dedications, etc. that took place over the past conference year. You can view the 2022 journal online for examples, and if in doubt about whether to include something, please do! Pastors, church admins, or trustees are invited to share about through an online survey.
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We want WNCC clergy and ministry leaders to flourish in ministry! Sometimes that requires taking a step back to consider what has effective leadership looked like in the past and how can you look forward to the next 8 years for what flourishing ministry can be.
The next cohort starts September 5. The experience encourages time away from your ministry context and funds to take renewal and/or to discover what "next" looks like.
Click on the link below to learn more, hear a testimony from a recent participant, and register. Cohort is limited to 25 participants.
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For East Charlotte Church and its Neighbors, Meals are a Common Language
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A timely partnership has helped Central UMC become a vital presence in its community – while giving members of the congregation a way to share God’s love with neighbors in need.
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Wespath Benefits and Investments Notice Regarding Contribution Remittance
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Action Needed: We’re transitioning away from paper bills!
Contribution Management allows plan sponsors to remit retirement plan contributions online and pay via ACH from the organization’s bank account. Enrolled plan sponsors receive e-mailed notifications that monthly bills are ready for review. Sending payment through your bank’s online bill pay or through the postal service can cause delays in posting of contributions due to the need for manual processing of these payments and postal delays.
READ THE FULL NOTICE FROM WESPATH
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Social Media Workshop for Church Professionals
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Our WNCC chapter of PAUMCS (Professional Administrators or the UM Connectional Structure) is sponsoring a learning opportunity for church secretaries, administrators, clergy, and anyone who wants to learn more about using Social Media to promote your church. Aimee Yeager, the WNCC Director of Communication, will be leading us in an informative workshop.
The workshop will be held on Thursday, August 24th, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Williamson’s Chapel United Methodist Church ~ Fellowship Hall 575 Brawley School Road, Mooresville, NC 28117. Cost is $15 and includes lunch.
REGISTER FOR WORKSHOP
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Save the date for the Youth Ministry Training being held on August 19th from 1-4pm at First UMC Hendersonville! This is a FREE training led by Charlie Condor about healthy habits for longevity in ministry and the value of relational ministry. Refreshments will be provided. Options to gather for lunch before or hang out after the training will be available. Feel free to bring your volunteers!
REGISTER FOR YOUTH MINISTRY TRAINING
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Season of Creation Workshop July 29th
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Rev. Jarrod Davis, Creation Ministries Coordinator for the WNC and NC Conferences, will host a training workshop on July 29th related to the Season of Creation 2023 which is celebrated throughout the month of September. With both in-person and online options available, this workshop is open to anyone in the state. Register now to attend!
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Intersection of A.I. and Ministry
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If you use a smartphone, then artificial intelligence is already a part of your life. How has AI made its way into our churches, ministries, and lives of faith?
The Office of Church Development of the WNCC is hosting a series of 4 webinars, beginning July 24th, that will consider the Reality, Impact, Theology, and Ethics that are already occurring as artificial intelligence intersects with the faith ministries we participate in every day. Facilitated by Jason Moore, each webinar will consider how A.I. is currently being utilized in ministry settings, interact with practitioners, hear from theologians, and create a forum for us to talk together about how this might impact ministry right now and what we need to consider as we move into the future.
The second Webinar will be Monday, August 28th, at 7 pm. Register today!
REGISTER FOR WEBINARS
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Duke Divinity Pastors' School and Convocation
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Duke Divinity School's annual Convocation and Pastors' School will take place October 15, 2023 - October 17, 2023. The theme this year is "Grow Where You are Planted." The event will begin Sunday, October 15, at 6:00 pm when Kate Bowler, Ph.D. interviews Rev. Dr. Sam Wells for her popular "Everything Happens" podcast. On Monday, we will hear from Erin and Ben Napier of HGTV's "Home Town". As always, we will share in meaningful worship, alumni gatherings, and informative break-out sessions.
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