Resourcing local pastors and churches in the Gateway District to help make disciples of all nations for the transformation of the world.
The Conference Commission on Evangelism is offering training events on faith-sharing. The purpose of the Connected To Christ events is to offer participants a theological framework and practical tools to help lay and clergy share their faith in ways that invite people to a transforming relationship with Jesus Christ. The training will be held May… Continue Reading→
Face to Face is a program of The Upper Room Ministries in Nashville, TN and is a Walk to Emmaus type experience aimed at older adults. The program is not in the usual Emmaus retreat model. Rather, it is conducted in local churches over multiple short sessions. Rev. Hess “Doc” Hall will be in the… Continue Reading→
Join the United Methodist Foundation for our upcoming stewardship training seminar at the UM Building in Garner. During this event, you will be trained and equipped to lead in stewardship ministries. We aim to deploy newly trained guest leaders to churches seeking to implement a stewardship campaign this year. When: Thursday, May 16, 10:00-1:00 (includes… Continue Reading→
The United Methodist Women of the North Carolina Conference invite everyone to this Racial Justice Event at Gardners UMC in Fayetteville, NC Focusing on Challenging the School to Prison PipelineMarch 16 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Keynote Speaker; Clara Ester, VP National UMW Board of Directors, Member of National UMW Racial Justice Charter Support team. Ms…. Continue Reading→
a Conference-wide middle school retreat is open! Find more information at: https://nccumc.org/youth/events/
Sandy Plains UMC to host Lay Servant Training for Advanced Classes Offered are Called to Preach (from Pew to Pulpit) led by Rev. Linda Harris Leading in Prayer (Let the Whole Church Say Amen) led by Rev. Dan Blair Leading Mission Small Groups (Transforming Community) led by Rev. Jaye White ** (This is an alternate Advanced Course) Check-in will begin… Continue Reading→
3:00 pm to 5:30 pm – Prospect UMC : 3929 Missouri Rd, Maxton, NC 28364 Workshop options this year: S/PPRC Committee: Led by Rev. Dr. Kenneth Locklear and Rev. Kelly Barr Training for members of Pastor/Parish and Staff/Parish Relations Committees (Laity Only) Financial Training for Your Local Congregation: Led Christine Dodson “The difference between a… Continue Reading→
Presidential Lecture Series featuring Linda Greenlaw “Lessons from the Sea” Best-selling author Linda Greenlaw will be on the Methodist University campus to discuss her career as America’s only female swordfishing boat captain. Greenlaw was featured in the book The Perfect Storm, which was based on a true story, and also in the film adaptation of the… Continue Reading→
Lake Junaluska, NC Tired of all the anxiety and fear surrounding us? It seems whichever way we turn, whether toward church or toward our political life, there is conflict, anger, and division. In her latest book, Diana Butler Bass explores how gratitude can heal our hearts and mend our divisions, offering a new vision of grace and… Continue Reading→