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The Latest Edition of E-News - Lawsuit Resolution Update, Certified Lay Minister Interest Meeting, and more!
8/31/2023
News
Read this edition of the WNCC E-News published on August 30, 2023.
Installation of a North Carolina State Sign Remembering The Allen School, a Methodist Church Supported School for Girls in Asheville
8/30/2023
Antiracism
Christian Education
The Allen School provided a high-quality college preparatory education for African American girls, during segregation, until 1974. It was a boarding school supported by the Women's Division of Christian Service of the United Methodist Church. Many high school girls from Western North Carolina and other regions of the United States attended that school when it was impossible to receive a quality education in their own hometowns.
Means Of Grace: Vitality Through Storytelling
8/30/2023
Means of Grace
News
Personal Reflections
In this episode of the Means of Grace podcast, Rev. Dr. Nicole Jones talks with Kim and Jesse about her Vitality through Storytelling initiative that is developing connections and amplifying the stories of rural churches and communities.
Certified Lay Minister Interest Meeting
8/28/2023
Laity
Laity – News & Resources
Laity – Training Opportunities
News
There will be a Zoom gathering on September 7, 2023, 6:30 - 7:30 pm for laity interested in the Certified Lay Minister program. Please share this information with those you know who are interested. ...
Charge Conference Technical Updates for 2023
8/28/2023
Administration
Church and Conference Administration
Clergy
Financial and Administrative Resources
Lay Leaders
Lay Ministry Professionals
News
It's Charge Conference season again. We've added a Creation Care form, but other than that, the paperwork remains the same. We've made it easy for you, and here are some key points to help. Remember to submit compensation, local church leaders, and the fund balance report through the respective module in Brick River, and charge conference forms through "Submittable Forms" in the Church Dashboard. Contact IT Services at (704) 464-0994 or it@wnccumc.org if you encounter technical issues. For questions about the forms, get in touch with your district.
Rev. Dr. Reggie Blount to be Guest Lecturer at the Virtual Ruben L. Speaks Lecture Series
8/25/2023
News
Hood Theological Seminary will hold its annual Ruben L. Speaks Endowed Memorial Lecture Series on Friday and Saturday, October 6 and 7, 2023. This year’s featured presenter is Rev. Dr. Reggie Blount. The lectures, which are free of charge and open to the public, will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 6 and 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 7. This year the lecture series will be virtual through Zoom. Go here for further information: https://www.hoodseminary.edu/news/attend-the-2023-virtual-speaks-lecture-series.
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School for Food Justice, Faith, and Storytelling
8/25/2023
News
Come to the Table's School for Food Justice, Faith, and Storytelling is set to begin in September, bringing together a national group of faith leaders to investigate root causes of hunger, uncover and challenge the dominant narratives around hunger, and equip leaders to transform these conversations in their community.
Lawsuit Resolution Update from the WNCC Board of Trustees
8/24/2023
News
To the clergy and laity of the Western North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church...
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The Latest Edition of E-News - Pray for the California-Pacific Conference, Register for the Retiring Well In Person Webinar, and more!
8/23/2023
News
Read this edition of the WNCC E-News published on August 23, 2023.
Laity Forum
8/23/2023
Laity
Laity – Training Opportunities
News
Register now for the next Laity Forum entitled Building Community - Monday, September 18, 6:30-7:45pm via zoom. This is the third of 4 forums in 2023 highlighting four stages that can move people ...