News outlets are reporting that seventeen missionaries (sixteen American and one Canadian), including three children, have been kidnapped in Haiti by one of the gangs operating in the area around Port-au-Prince. The missionaries have been identified as being a part of Christian Aid Ministries out of Ohio and is associated with Mennonite and Amish groups. […]
Outreach
Cross and Key Prison Ministries Special Sunday – October 24, 2021
After 21 years of faithful ministry, God is doing a new thing in the life of Disciple Bible Outreach Ministries. Following a time of prayer and spiritual discernment, DBOM has re-emerged with a new vision, a new mission, a new name and a renewed passion to minister to our prison population. We are thankful to celebrate this […]
Deadline Approaching October 14th! Health Ministry Mini-Grants Available
Health Ministry mini-grants are designed to facilitate and encourage United Methodist congregations of the NC Conference in health ministry. These Health Ministry mini-grants are provided to help the church engage in health ministry that is transformative for the world and the church. Please read over the guidelines before submitting your application. A budget sheet is […]
Faith and Lands Webinar
Join our partners to learn about faithfully using church property! REGISTER NOW for our FREE Virtual Training! FAITH + LANDS 101 When: October 21, 2021Time: 10:00am – 11:30 am Who Should Attend? – Churches (pastors and lay members) How to Register? Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/faith-lands-101-registration-170343311430 Registration Ends: October 15, 2021 Does your church have access to underutilized or unused land? Are you looking […]
Welcoming Afghan Allies and Friends
Join us for a virtual gathering on ZOOM,Thurs., Sept. 30th from 1 – 2:20 PM EST Church World Service (CWS) is hosting a call for clergy and judicatory/regional/conference leaders to hear how faith communities can partner with CWS to welcome our Afghan allies and friends. This call will provide a programmatic update on our Afghan […]
Golden Cross Sunday September 26
“Golden Cross” is a ministry that reaches out in love to the laity in our Annual Conference who are experiencing financial difficulty due to excessive medical expenses. Through Golden Cross, United Methodists care for members of our local churches in time of emotional stress and financial need. We have served scores of families across our districts. […]
Yam Jam Time!
It’s Yam Jam time again! The Society of St. Andrew invites you and your congregation to participate in Yam Jam. Every Saturday in October and the first Saturday in November we will host large sweet potato gleanings across Eastern North Carolina. Most events will be in the Johnston/Harnett/Wake County area, but we will have at […]
Project AGAPE FAQs
What’s going on??? The Project AGAPE ministry in Artsakh and Armenia has gone through a lot of changes over the past year. Here are some answers to some FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions). Q. Is MERCI receiving Christmas boxes this year? A. No. Should any boxes be sent to MERCI, they will be sent first to […]
Donation for Haiti disaster relief honors Sam Dixon
The recent earthquake in Haiti has weighed heavily on our hearts, first for the tragic loss of life and the devastating impact on a country that has suffered so much. But we also remember the horrific Haiti earthquake of 2010 when we lost one of our own beloved clergy members, the Rev. Dr. Sam Dixon. […]
I Was A Stranger And You Welcomed Me
Afghan Refugees Need Your Help! “I was hungry and you gave me food to eat. I was thirsty and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” – Matthew 25:35 Afghan refugees will be arriving in the Triangle area soon. We encourage you to support our ministry partners who are busy […]