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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:
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Litany of Lament for One Year of COVID-19
After one year of the COVID-19 pandemic in America, we find ourselves in a spiritual place where we need spaces and words of lament. Rev. Stacey Lundy, associate pastor for adult discipleship and pastoral care at First United Methodist Church - Salisbury, NC, offers us this grace-filled gift. |
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WNCC Second Sunday of Easter Service
On the Sunday after Easter, the Western NC Conference will offer a conference-wide virtual worship led by our District Superintendents, with music and liturgy from pastors and churches around our conference, and a homily from Bishop Leeland. Clergy and worship leaders, take a much-needed break after the Lenten season and worship with friends around the conference. |
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Youth Ministry Survey
Please take a moment to complete a very brief survey to let the Conference Council on Youth Ministry (CCYM) know what you'd like to see from them in the coming year. |
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Means of Grace: Wisdom for the Journey with Mary Ana Smith
In this episode, Melissa talks with Mary Ana Smith about her podcast for young women called Wisdom for the Journey. Mary Ana addresses topics like body image, perfectionism, social media, mental health and much more in an authentic, accessible way for teen girls. You’ll hear clips from several of her episodes and you may recognize some familiar voices – several WNCC clergy women have been guests on Wisdom for the Journey including Mary Ana’s mom Rev. Toni Ruth Smith, Rev. Sally Queen, Rev. Sarah Watkins Davis, Rev. Carrie Wright and Rev. Susan Heafner-Heun. |
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UPCOMING WEBINARS & EVENTS:
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WNCC Christians Engaged in Faith Formation (CEF)
Thursday, March 25, 10 a.m.- 12p.m.
We are excited to begin our work on intentionally connecting people who are leaders in faith formation, especially during our current times. Be on the lookout for more information that is forthcoming.
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United Methodist Seminary Fair
Thursday, March 25, 3 p.m.
Are you a United Methodist who is applying to seminary? Are you interested in vocational ministry or further study in theology or religion? Register for this (FREE) virtual seminary fair with each of the 13 United Methodist theological schools. The event will take place via Zoom.
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ReConnect NC Faith Gatherings
Tuesdays (10 a.m.) and Thursdays (12 p.m.) in March and April
Join the Institute for Emerging Issues' ReConnect Faith Gatherings every Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoon in March/April. We're so excited to continue the themes from our ReConnect for the Future Forum that faith leaders asked for, including "Digital Inclusion: IEI's BAND NC program and opportunities for faith communities" (March 30), and "Facilitating across lines of difference" (April 6).
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Hood Theological Seminary Center for Chaplaincy March 2021 Didactic
Tuesday, March 30, 10-11:30 a.m.
The Center For Chaplaincy at Hood Theological Seminary, Salisbury, North Carolina, presents via online gatherings: “Keeping It Real: Mental Health In the Church and Community During the Season of Pandemic and Beyond.” 2 CEUs will be offered for the session. This didactic will be titled Sacred Reciprocity: How Chaplains and Clergy Care for Themselves and Others During a Pandemic and Beyond.
The event is being hosted online via Zoom. There is no registration fee; however, registration is required. The deadline to register is March 29, 2021.
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LSM Training: "Transformational Prayer"
Sundays, April 11 through May 2, 2-4:30 p.m.
The Catawba Valley District will offer a 4-week Lay Servant Training course, "Transformational Prayer", held via Zoom. This course is open Conference-wide and will be based in part on the book Transforming Prayer by Daniel Henderson.
This course qualifies as an Advanced Lay Servant course. Attendance on all four Sundays is required to complete the hours needed for certification. No exceptions can be made. Note: Completion of the Basic Lay Servant Course is a prerequisite for this course. Deadline for Registration is April 8, 2021. |
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Racial Healing and the Gospel of Reconciliation
Saturday, April 24, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
ONE SESSION REMAINS! Please note, the final session will be held on a Saturday to accommodate those who cannot participate during the week. Registration is required and spaces are limited.
Rooted in 2 Corinthians 5:16-20, this workshop will teach reconciliation as spirituality, highlighting biblical examples of reconciliation and our call to be ministers of reconciliation as followers of Christ. With this theological foundation, participants will learn practical strategies for the Church to live out our role in the reconciliation process.
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