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Apply Now for Global Ministries EarthKeepers Training
8/7/2023
Clergy
Creation Care
Faith and Theology
Laity
Laity – Training Opportunities
Leadership Development
Leading In Community
Ways To Engage Your Congregation
Over 180 Laity and Clergy have been trained as Global Ministries EarthKeepers across the USA. You are welcome to apply for the next training, October 5-8, 2023, to learn how to plan and carry out a grassroots project in your church, community, or beyond by combining your Christian faith with an ecological need in our world today. The only cost to you is transportation to and from the training site.
Season of Creation in North Carolina
8/7/2023
News
September is the Season of Creation. The North Carolina Conference has been participating in this global, month-long focus on God’s creation in our ministries since 2020.
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The Latest Edition of E-News - RSVP for Nomination Team Training, Register for a Social Media Workshop, & more!
8/3/2023
News
Read this edition of the WNCC E-News published on August 2, 2023.
Attend the Critical Race Theory Didactic at Hood Theological Seminary
8/3/2023
News
The title of the didactic is "Critical Race Theory and the Church: Unpacking Race and Racism in Religious Spaces." This didactic will take place September 11, 2023 - November 13, 2023, via Zoom - each session will be one hour. In this six-week online course, we will delve into the fundamentals of Critical Race Theory (CRT) and explore its relevance and application within the context of religious institutions, with a specific focus on the church. By examining historical perspectives, contemporary issues, and theological implications, we seek to foster a deeper understanding of how race and racism intersect with faith and spirituality. Through open and respectful dialogue, we aim to create a space for meaningful discussions that promote empathy, critical thinking, and transformative change within our religious communities. For more information go here: https://www.hoodseminary.edu/news/attend-the-critical-race-theory-didactic-at-hts. More information will be forthcoming.
Cross and Key Prison Ministries Sunday, August 27
8/3/2023
News
Did you know that almost 2 million persons are incarcerated in America? Did you know that 29,000 men and women are incarcerated in NC’s state prisons alone? Jesus said, “I was in prison and you ...
Rev. Dr. Clifford Barnett, Sr. To Speak at Hood Seminary’s Virtual Opening Convocation
8/3/2023The Fall 2023 Virtual Opening Convocation will be on Friday, September 15, 2023, 6:00 - 7:15 pm. The Speaker will be Rev. Dr. Clifford Barnett, Sr., ’80, Pastor, Warner Temple A.M.E. Zion Church, Member, Wilmington, N.C. City Council. More information will be forthcoming. Go to Hood’s website for upcoming information: https://www.hoodseminary.edu/news/fall-2023-opening-convocation.
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A Time and Space for Grace- Deacon Day Apart
8/1/2023
News
Spiritual Care
Rev. Dr. Anne Conover has invited Deacons to come to her studio, Space for Grace, for a time to recharge and renew through art. No talent or skills needed! Anne, Artist in Residence, has a gift for helping people explore and express themselves through art. Come and immerse yourself in art, being with others who share your passion for ministry, and having fun.
August 31, 10 am – 4 pm
at College Place UMC
509 Tate Street, Greensboro, NC 27403
Dress Casual
Cost is $100 for all supplies, but bring money to go out to eat
Acconover@mac.com
www.anneconoverart.com
336-601-4029
Means Of Grace: Cultivating Life Together
8/1/2023
Leadership Development
Means of Grace
News
Personal Reflections
In this Means Of Grace episode, podcast guest Dr. Luke Bretherton, Robert E. Cushman, Distinguished Professor of Moral and Political Theology at Duke Divinity School, talks with Jesse Enniss and Kim Ingram, imagining how humans and creation journey with God through the seasons of life, the year, and the church.
WNCC Care Ministry Seminar
8/1/2023
Christian Education
Clergy
Connect and Fellowship
Laity
Lay Ministry Professionals
News
You are invited to join us for the Caring Congregation Conference
August 28 & 29, 2023
St. Luke's United Methodist Church
Hickory, NC
We are sending this special invitation to you as a Local Pastor or Certified Lay Minister to join us and bring someone from your church.
Jesus was a healer and connected and cared for others through His teachings and stories. His example calls us to provide meaningful care and support through the peaks and valleys of our lives. This is why we believe care ministry is the heart of the church and essential for the evolving Christian Community.
Our care ministry training is based on a scalable model of care developed and implemented at the Church of the Resurrection by Rev. Karen Lampe. The UMC Lay Servant Ministries recognize it as a qualification for a Specialization in Congregational Care for Certified Lay Ministers .
Leaders and speakers for the day are:
Rev Monica Childers, Deacon and Associate Pastor of St. Luke's UMC, Hickory
Beth Osbahr, Certified Lay Minister and Care Ministry Coordinator of St. Luke's UMC, Hickory
All materials, books, snacks, and lunch are provided. The only cost you will need to cover is the travel.
You and your ministry partners will be led through establishing a care ministry and developing the practical methods of care within a care team.
Register HERE!