E-News - July 3

E-News is a bi-weekly newsletter sent out by the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church. It contains important news, stories, and events from around our conference. Articles for the next e-news can be submitted here.

NEWS

Anam Cara: Training in Missional Spiritual Direction
Anam Cara is a two-year missional spiritual direction training program that, along with traditional preparation for one-on-one spiritual direction. moves participants toward a posture of spiritual direction within the wider context of the ...more

Author Carol Howard Merritt to speak at Lake Junaluska’s Summer Worship Series July 8
LAKE JUNALUSKA, N.C. — Award-winning author and renowned public speaker Carol Howard Merritt will preach at Lake Junaluska on Sunday, July 8. The service starts with a prelude at 10:45 a.m. in Stuart Auditorium. The service is part of the Summer ...more

Lay Servant Ministry - Open the Door
Have you noticed a call to ministry in a member of your congregation? Perhaps, you feel God's calling? The WNCCUMC wants you to know there are pathways available to equip laity with the resources they need to serve in Lay Servant Ministries. With ...more

Retirement of Nancy Anderson
On Tuesday, June 26, the Conference Staff recognized Dr. Nancy Andersen as she transitions into retirement. Nancy joined the WNC Conference Staff as Archivist in January of 1999 and has served faithfully in this capacity ever since, ...more

WNC CONFERENCE ARCHIVES ARE MOVING
As the WNC Conference offices move to a new office building in Huntersville, the WNC Conference Archives will move to the G. A. Pfeiffer Library at Pfeiffer University, Misenheimer, NC. The present schedule has the Conference Archives moving at the ...more

Worship Service and Reception will Celebrate Former Lake Junaluska Singers Director Glenn Draper
LAKE JUNALUSKA, N.C. — A free worship service led by the Lake Junaluska Singers and the Lake Junaluska Singers Alumni Association will take place on Saturday, July 7 at 10 a.m. in Memorial Chapel to honor the legacy of former Lake Junaluska Singers ...more

Clergy Debt Reduction Loan Program
Creating good stewards of God’s financial resources Application Deadline August 30, 2018 The Clergy Debt Reduction Loan Team is promoting its first loan offering this year! Loans will be offered at 1.5% interest for a period not to exceed 15 years...more

Justice and Reconciliation Team News
In recent weeks, we have watched with horror at the implementation of policies from the Department of Justice regarding the treatment of people migrating to the United States. Read Statement from ...more

Resource Center Closing Temporarily - Updated Dates
The Resource Center will be closed July 16—August 1 for Annual Conference and the move to our new office in Huntersville. Thank you to everyone who stopped in and helped to rehome our free resources! At this point, all of the freebies have all be ...more

Tornado Disaster Response Update: Work Teams Needed
Tornado Disaster Response Update - July 2, 2018 We are grateful to finally announce Greensboro is ready for work teams to assist with recovery from the tornado that caused so much damage in East Greensboro on April 15th. Below ...more

LOCAL CHURCH NEWS

Check out the latest email to supporters sent out by the United Methodist Campus Ministry at UNC-Charlotte.

Community Yard Sale hosted by Brooks-Howell Retirement Center - proceeds to help jump start Bear Closet at Brooks-Howell. More Information here.

Pastor Michael Kurtz has authored a new book "Mentoring Pew Sitters into Servant Leaders," published by Plowpoint Press (2018). This resource presents and promotes a theology and a practical step-by-step plan for developing a mentoring ministry in local churches.

Come enjoy a weekend of laughter while strengthening your marriage with Mark Gungor the Comedic Relationship & Personality Expert who travels the world to help couples boost their marriage through humor at Matthews United Methodist Church Laugh Your Way To A Better Marriage with Mark Gungor on Friday, September 7, from 7:00-10:00 pm and Saturday, September 8, from 9:00 am- Noon. Watch Mark here. Event is $35 per person. Childcare provided if you reserve by August 20 with Kim Layton. Purchase tickets here.

EVENTS

2018 WNCC United Methodist Women Mission
July 19 - 22, 2018 2018 MISSION U July 19 - 22, 2018 Pfeiffer University Misenheimer, North Carolina Complete information at: https://wnccumw.org/events/mission-u-2018/ 2018 Mission Studies: Embracing Wholeness: An Earth Perspective for ...more

Lay Servant Ministries Come and See Session
7/28/2018 9:30am-11:30am The Western NC Conference of the UMC is committed to equipping and empowering laypersons who have responded to the call of God to serve in mission and ministry. The United Methodist Church has established three categories ...more

SpiritUS 2018 - Weekend # 1
August 4-6 SpiritUS is an annual youth event of the Western North Carolina UMC. Youth groups from all over the NC region come together for music, speakers, faith formation, and joyful fun at the beach!! We will have two great weekends of SPIRITUS ...more

Catawba Valley Lay Servant Training
Sundays, August 5 - 26, 2018 Fall 2018 Lay Servant Training Sundays, August 5 - 26, 2018 3-5 pm More Details to Come -- Please check back!...more

Yadkin Valley District Talent Show
8/7/2018 - 6pm-8pm Showcase your talent at the Yadkin Valley District Talent Show. Click here for more information...more

SpiritUS 2018 - Weekend # 2
August 10-12 SpiritUS is an annual youth event of the Western North Carolina UMC. Youth groups from all over the NC region come together for music, speakers, faith formation, and joyful fun at the beach!! We will have two great weekends of SPIRITUS ...more

Festival of Wisdom and Grace
August 13-16 Lake Junaluska will host the Festival of Wisdom and Grace, a conference for those looking for purpose and renewal in the second half of life, from August 13-16. The conference invites all older adults to attend, from those nearing ...more

WNC PAUMCS Workshop
Thursday, AUGUST 16, 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Do you have questions about charge conference reports and end-of-the year statistical reports? If so, don’t miss the WNC PAUMCS Workshop on Thursday, AUGUST 16, St. Luke’s UMC 52 16th Avenue NW Hickory, ...more

A Welcoming Table - A Ministry WITH Experience
August 29-31, 2018 A Welcoming Table- A Ministry WITH the poor experiential training event Haywood Street Congregation, Asheville, NC More info here...more

A Weekend with Dr. Jerry Wright
September 7-9, 2018 Jungian Psychology and Celtic Spirituality: Resources for a Grounded Mysticism The Retreat will seek to address the deep hunger for a soulful spirituality, one which overcomes the centuries-old splits between matter and spirit, ...more

Effecting and Implementing Change workshop
Effecting and Implementing Change Workshop Thursday and Friday, October 4 and 5, 2018 at the Hickory Conference Center. sponsored by Moxley & Associates More information to follow...more

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