In the wake of Hurricane Florence, Bishop Ward challenged the youth gathered at Pilgrimage 2018 to raise $500,000 for NC Storm Relief. During the Saturday evening session of Pilgrimage, youth will collect a special offering that will go directly towards NC Storm Relief. The NCCUMC has pledged to match every dollar raised by youth for […]
Local Outreach
DREAM ON!
The NCCUMC Refugee and Immigration Committee would like to invite you to help us support the low-cost legal aid clinic, Apex Immigration Services! Update: This event is sold out, but donations are still being accepted! A DACA Fundraiser Come join us for an evening of music, refreshments, and community in support of local DACA recipients […]
Celebrating With Hamlet 1st
The sanctuary was packed with worshipers on Sunday, September 9, 2018. It had been many months since congregants were able to give thanks and praise in the historic building of 1st UMC Hamlet. Back in March, an arson fire ruined the sanctuary, and last Sunday was the first time they were able to enjoy the […]
Partners in Ministry Gospel Fest
Come join us as we celebrate and worship through Gospel Music on September 9th and raise support for God’s ministry at PIM! All are welcome – tickets are ON SALE NOW! $15 at our main office, Laurinburg Chamber of Commerce, and the Gospel Music Store on Main Street. Vendors and food will be available! If […]
Bishop’s Forum on Creation Care!
Save the date! Tuesday, October 3, 2017, 1 pm – 3 pm The United Methodist Building in the Dixon Chapel 700 Waterfield Ridge Place, Garner, NC 27529 Join the newly formed Creation Care Ministry Team to hear about EarthKeepers Ministry and what we can do together to care for God’s Good Earth. Rev. Pat Watkins […]
Ocracoke/Hatteras Emergency
We give thanks for the restoration of power to our neighbors on Ocracoke and Hatteras Islands. Some of you have sent food and water, which is greatly appreciated! (Please do NOT send clothing!) Many residents of the islands lost income during the time that tourists were evacuated. Rev. Richard Bryant, pastor of Ocracoke UMC has […]
2017 C4C Summit
~ It’s not too late to register! The purpose of this summit is to inform, educate and inspire those involved in leading or participating in a C4C church/school partnership. Whether you are already involved in C4C or you are in the process of considering it for your church, you will find this event helpful. The […]
Asbury UMC Key Taylor Recipient
A choir member was overheard in the hallway saying, “Is there something special going on today that I don’t know about?” Rev. Jim Reed is proud of the Asbury UMC congregation in Washington, NC. Unbeknowst to them, he submitted an application for the Key Taylor Rural Church Award. Rev. Jim wrote, “When asked what we […]
Are You Interested in Caring for God’s Creation?
We are looking for folks interested in serving on a Creation Care Ministry Team. Anyone with the time and inclination to lead us, educate us, and turn our attention toward God’s “Good” creation is invited to contact Rev. Jaye White. Email: jayewhite@nccumc.org or call: 919-779-6115 ext. […]
Addressing Food Insecurity in NC
Matthew 25: 37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink?” One in five adults and one in four children, face food insecurity in the United States every day. The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North […]