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Hope to see you NEXT year – September 25th – 27th, 2019 To All Retired Pastors and Spouses, You are invited to the Annual Retired Pastor’s Beach Retreat. As last year, it will be held at the Fort Caswell Beach Conference Center in Oak Island. This year’s dates are September 26 – 28, 2018. The… Continue Reading→
Pastors: Know your role and responsibilities in the Conference Disaster Plan and make sure to be familiar with the updated grid. The role of parish pastors can be found on pgs. 5-7. There will be a need for funding. Give online at nccumc.org/disaster. 100% of your donation goes to response/relief efforts. Checks may be given to local churches marked… Continue Reading→
Date Change – Due to the impending arrival of Hurricane Florence This will now be held on the following date Mission of Hope: Rotifunk, Sierra Leone invites you to their Hope-Filled Social on October 14th. The time and location will be updated as soon as possible. During this time together, you will be able to… Continue Reading→
Why does The United Methodist Church do things the way it does? And what does any of this have to do with trying to be a place and a people that embody the Kingdom of God? This course will help you understand the answers to these questions. Lay Servant Ministries Advanced Course – “United… Continue Reading→
The District Office and IT Office have been working together to gear up for the September 1st opening of the 2018 Charge Conference season. The 2018 Charge Conference reports for the church and pastor can be found on the Conference’s Online Data Collection System (OLDCS). The following tools are available to assist you: 22018 Charge Conference Planning Checklist 2018 Detailed Preparation… Continue Reading→
As part of its continued response efforts to the victims of Hurricane Matthew, Harbor District has selected a home to repair in Whiteville that sustained significant damage due to the hurricane. The home owner, Pearlie Shipman (pictured below) has not been able to safely live in her home for nearly two years due to the… Continue Reading→
Harbor District pastors and their Lay Leaders gathered for the 2018 District Set Up meeting at Lake Wacamaw United Methodist Church this past Saturday (Aug 18) for worship, fellowship, instructions and lunch. The annual district set up meeting is a time where pastors and laity can meet, worship and fellowship with one another as well… Continue Reading→
Beginning this fall, Lake Junaluska will offer three-day marriage enrichment retreats. The faith-based retreats will teach couples how to forge stronger relationships through meaningful conversation. Ned Martin, an expert in marriage counseling, will lead the retreats. “There is real value in taking time, going on retreat, having no distractions and being able to focus solely… Continue Reading→
If your calling is helping folks during and after a disaster – this course is for you! Basic Early Response Team training will be held on August 11, from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm at Grace UMC, 800 Smith St., Clinton NC 28328. Cost for the class is $30 / person. Lunch & snacks will be provided. Register… Continue Reading→