The Western North Carolina Conference will be closed for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays from Thursday, December 23 until Thursday, December 30. We will reopen for normal hours on Monday, January 3, 2022.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:
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A Serenade for Shepherds
"A Serenade for Shepherds" featuring High Point University choirs and Rev. Dr. Michael Brown will air on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day on ABC affiliate stations in North Carolina and across the nation.
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Second Round of the BOTH/AND Hybrid Worship Cohort Grant Now Open!
Your community is eagerly waiting to experience God during your worship service and you have the tools to foster this encounter BOTH in-person AND online! Explore how your church can build relationships online & in-person during monthly cohorts and individual sessions with hybrid worship expert, Jason Moore, and various "learning lab" hands-on training opportunities! |
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UPCOMING WEBINARS & EVENTS:
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2022 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Service
Januray 15, 2022, 10-11:30 a.m. via Zoom, Facebook Live, and YouTube Live
The theme of the event is: Infinite Hope: Honoring the Legacy-Advancing the Vision -Fulfilling the Vision of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. This year's keynote speaker will be the Rev. Nelson Johnson, Executive Director of the Beloved Community Center in Greensboro, NC. |
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Winter Leadership Training Webinar Series Dates Announced
Like most events during the pandemic, our District Winter Leadership Training Events will look a little different for 2022. Rather than hosting in-person events in each district, we will offer a series of Conference-wide training webinars during the week of January 23-27 to resource and equip all areas of your Church leadership. More details will be announced soon.
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Transformational Generosity: Enhancing Stewardship In Your Church
Join us on Thursday evenings in January and February for a webinar series on trending best practices and proven strategies for cultivating a culture of year-round generosity. This opportunity is co-sponsored by the Conference Office of Equity & Justice Ministries and the United Methodist Foundation of Western North Carolina.
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Certificate In Church Treasury
March 5, 12, April 23, 30, 2022, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The Conference Office of Treasury Services and the United Methodist Foundation of Western North Carolina will offer a certificate training program for United Methodist volunteer treasurers within our conference. Dr. Mark King and Rev. David Snipes will lead the four-session program on March 5,12, April 2 and 9, from 10 am – 3 pm.
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E-News will take a break next week for the Christmas holiday. The next issue of E-News will arrive in your inbox on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.
Until then, we hope you have a merry Christmas and happy New Year!
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