On August 21, MERCI will have produce boxes available. These boxes can then be taken back to local churches and food pantries for distribution. To reserve a pallet (50 boxes) or more, please call Bill Haddock at 910.262.3831 or email him at revbillh@nccumc.org
Renfro Trust Fund Applications Available
The Renfro Trust Fund awards annual bricks-and-mortar grants to small rural United Methodist congregations in the Southeastern Jurisdiction. Renfro Trust Funds are available for award with a deadline for application of August 15, 2020 for the NC Conference. Please note: Applications will only be accepted when submitted through the Conference Secretary for Global Ministries (CSGM) […]
Deadline Approaching for Key Taylor Award Nominations
So far, 2020 has been a year like none other. And still churches are serving our neighbors! Communities have come together in new and exciting ways! Rural congregations have had particular challenges and have heard God calling them into ministries despite the global pandemic, despite limited internet access, as they have been inspired to build […]
POSTPONED! Bishop’s Forum on Creation Care
Look for information about a webinar on Creation Care and a new date to meet with the bishop! The focus of the Bishop’s Forum on Creation Care will be how to introduce a ministry of creation care to a local congregation. We will provide a PowerPoint that participants can use to present to their congregations. […]
Time to Start Packing Again!
Seems like we just finished talking about Project Agape Christmas boxes and getting them ready for shipping! But a project this special takes a lot of time and preparation. Some churches like to start on their boxes in the spring and the packing lists are ready! Please notice that there is a packing list for […]
Project Agape Christmas Boxes… Finishing Strong!
In this season when we give thanks, it is appropriate to give thanks for every volunteer who has come to MERCI this year or who has helped us in your local Church by putting together kits and checking Agape boxes. We are getting near the finish line for checking those Agape Christmas boxes. As these boxes are […]
Calling for Volunteers at MERCI
We are in the midst of getting a shipment ready to send to Armenia. In particular, items that we are working on now will be sent to families in Artsakh (also known as Nagorno-Karabakh). This area of the world in the Caucasus Mountains has become a refuge for persons who have been forced to leave […]
Reminder for Mission Seed Funds!
Mission Seed Funds for 2020 are now available! You will notice some differences this year in how the application, budget, and cover letter are submitted. All three required documents will be submitted at one time after the application form is filled out. Pay close attention to the form where your application information is submitted. The […]
Calling MERCI Volunteers
AGAPE Christmas boxes are coming in! We are trying our best to have as many opportunities to work at MERCI as we can in October as we are assiduously working on the boxes which we have already received. Right now, these are the dates that MERCI will be open; from about 9 am to about 2 […]
Notes from MERCI
MERCI will be open on the following days this month for sure: Tuesday, Sept 24, and Saturday, Sept 28. We can use as many volunteers who can show up for any of those days. There are a few damaged cleaning buckets which need to be examined and re-packed. And there are literally hundreds of AGAPE […]