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A Summons To Witness, Protest, & Promise
We, United Methodists in The Western North Carolina Conference, join our voices with The North Carolina Conference in witness, protest and promise in these times of violence against our Black brothers and sisters.
In case you missed it, read Bishop Leeland's Pentecost Call to Action in the wake of the killing of George Floyd and the more than 100,000 COVID-19 deaths in America.
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United Methodists Stand Against Racism
Find resources regarding the systemic injustice of racism for ongoing learning, action, and prayer.
Read statements condemning racism and systemic injustice from the Council of Bishops and the Bishops of the Southeastern Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church.
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Means of Grace: Race, Racism, The Church's Clarion Call
We invite you to listen to this special episode of the Means of Grace Podcast featuring the Metro District of The United Methodist Church's Sights & Sounds Podcast. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Moore Hand and Rev. David Hockett speak with Dr. Elaine Heath and Dr. Fatimah Salleh about race, racism in America, and the United Methodist Church's responsibility to speak up, act, and make change for the Kingdom of God.
This episode is part one of series. Listen and subscribe to Metro District's Sights & Sounds Podcast to hear the full series of conversations. |
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Mission Engagement Blog
Check out the Mission Engagement Blog page for a new blog by Caroline Wood. This month's topic is Mission During Covid-19 - 2020: Back to the Basics. |
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Means of Grace: Rethinking Summer Missions
In this episode of the Means of Grace Podcast, Brian Mateer, Associate Director of Missional Engagement, leads a conversation with Rev. Kris Mares and Rev. Laura Byrch on how churches should evaluate summer missions during COVID-19. |
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Cloth Face Masks Available
The Committee on Relief has secured a donation of cloth face masks through FEMA. These masks are available to staff and volunteers of non-profit organizations and will be available to distribute in the next week(s). For additional information contact Ben Rogers (brogers@wnccumc.org). |
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Shelby Systems Offers Special Pricing For Online Giving
One of the Western NC Conference’s Ministry partners, Shelby Systems, has agreed to partner with churches in the conference by providing a comprehensive online giving program that will include text-to-give, custom website form, and mobile app at a discounted rate. |
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| Resuming Care-Filled Worship and Sacramental Life During a Pandemic
An extensive resource from Candler School of Theology featuring in-depth guidance and advice from an ecumenical group of theologians, scientists, physicians, pastors, bishops, and practitioners. This guide includes theological foundations, benchmarks, best practices, planning checklist, and practical solutions.
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