The One Can Food Ministry at Sharon UMC in Supply is alive and well. On average, our dedicated volunteers serve 50 households each month by providing bags of food items that have been donated by individuals or organizations or through its fund established in 2018 using Mission Seed Grant monies as well as other donations. During […]
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Don’t Forget! 2021 Mission Seed Fund Applications are Up!
The deadline is approaching! How is the Holy Spirit leading you to be in ministry with your community? Seed Funds help plant new ministries that take the church beyond the walls, build new relationships and serve our neighbors. Please note that all three required documents (application, budget form, cover letter) must be submitted at one […]
Red Oak UMC Receives Key Taylor Award
While most of the congregation worshiped online through Zoom on Sunday, September 6, 2020, Rev. David Joyner preached about patterning our lives after the example of Jesus through times of conflict and stress. And while it is tempting to dismiss or shun those who disagree or oppose us, Jesus would have us love and include […]
Food Boxes Available!
Produce Boxes at MERCI On Wednesday, September 16, 2020 MERCI will receive another shipment of the Farmers to Families produce boxes. These boxes contain about 22 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables which have been purchased from farmers by USDA. These boxes will arrive on a refrigerated truck with 27 pallets. Each pallet contains 50 […]
Produce Boxes Available
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
C4C Community Connectivity Grant
The NC Conference Congregations for Children (C4C) Committee is pleased to announce a Community Connectivity Mini-Grant Opportunity. As distance learning requirements have increased dramatically for our public school children/youth, our conference C4C Committee seeks to support creative and innovative minds in local churches looking for ways to provide enhanced internet access for local public school […]
Faith, Action, and Climate Change Book Study
ZOOM Webinar: August 30 and September 14, 7:00 – 8:30 pm Join local author and former environmental engineer Dr. Stephen Jurovics to discuss his book, Hospitable Planet: Faith, Action and Climate Change. Our earth: Both science and Scripture offer compelling perspectives on the crisis of climate change. –How should we balance our inalienable human rights and solemn […]
WiFi Opportunities
During this time of increased online learning, some community organizations have offered services and grants to help congregations respond to the needs of our neighbors. Below you will find a couple of these opportunities. These organizations are not directly affiliated with the conference but are offered as options to improve WiFi access. The Institute for […]
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 […]