The Latest Edition of E-News - July 17
E-News - July 17
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.
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For Sale: Da-lite 88612K Fast-Fold Deluxe Portable Projection Screen. 6'x8' with quick set up aluminum stand. Includes hard shell case with wheels. Used only a few times. Screen and stand are in perfect shape. Excellent screen for multiple sized venues. Sells for $850 but you can buy it from me for $400. Pick up only. Phone or text 704-577-0021 - Catawba Valley District
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.
"A Digest of Wesleyan Grace Theology" came off the press just before annual conference, published by MarketSquareBooks of Knoxville. It has endorsements by Richard Heitzenrater, Lovett Weems, Len Sweet, Bishop Paul Leeland, Bishop Ken Carder, Michael Brown, Nido Qubein, Russell Richey, Peter Graves, Dr. Robert Hopkins of Tulane School of Medicine. The sub title is "Preparing, Pardoning, and Perfecting Grace." Designed for personal or small group study, each chapter has "Reflection Discussion Questions." Don, in 2017, published "Reading the Bible Again and Seeing It for the First Time," (Vol 1) that is a companion to each of the thirty-nine books of the New Testament. Both are available from Cokesbury, Amazon, or Don himself (if you want it autographed!)
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.
Several Lost & Found items from Annual Conference are being held at the Conference Secretary’s office. To claim an item, please contact Marsha Patton, mpatton@wnccumc.org or (704) 535-2260 x122. Items turned in directly to Lake Junaluska may be located through the “Lost & Found Reporting” link athttps://www.lakejunaluska.com/contact/.
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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 |
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Lay Servant Ministries Come and See Session
7/28/2018 10:00am-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 |
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Northern Piedmont - Neighborhood Seminary Come and Discern!
8/2/18 - Laity and Pastors are invited to Come and Discern whether the Neighborhood Seminary is right for you! Duke Divinity School Neighborhood Seminary August 2, 2018 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm Glenwood United Methodist Church 1417 Glenwood Ave. Greensboro, NC...More |
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SpiritUS 2018 - Weekend # 1
8/4-8/6 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 |
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Catawba Valley Lay Servant Training
Catawba Valley Lay Servant Training will be offered on Sunday afternoons: August 5, 12, 19, and 26. 3:00 – 5:30 pm Aldersgate UMC 1207 West Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC 28152 Each course listed below consists of four Sunday afternoon class meetings. ...More |
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Disaster Response Meeting
8/9/18 - The Western NC Conference Committee on Relief invites you to a Disaster Response meeting, Thursday August 9 from 10am – 3pm at Trinity UMC in Statesville. Lunch will be provided. The meeting will include an overview of the Committee’s new structure, ...More |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Catawba Valley District UMW Annual Meeting
8/18/18 - BE BOLD, BE A LEADER, BE MORE THAN A GIRL Catawba Valley District United Methodist Women 2018 Annual Meeting Saturday, August 18, 2018 First United Methodist Church Valdese 217 St. Germain Avenue, Valdese NC 28690 Gathering, Refreshments, Walk for...More |
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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 |
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Retiring Well
9/24/18-9/25/18 Registration starts at 1pm on Monday and concludes 12pm on Tuesday. Price: $75 Single & $95 Couples. Food: Dinner will be provided on Monday. Breakfast will be provided on Tuesday. Lodging: Overnight lodging will be provided at the ...More |
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Resources for Vital Congregations
CHURCH LEADERSHIP
Lewis Center for Church Leadership
Lewis Center for Church Leadership: Books
Lewis Center for Church Leadership: Serve Your Neighbor
GBHEM Leadership Resources
eLEAD
Living Faithfully: Human Sexuality and the United Methodist Church
Englewood Book Review
Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations
Ted Talks: The Golden Circle
Ted Talks: The Power of Vulnerability
Ted Talks: The Price of Invulnerability
Design Thinking
Meditations on the Ministry of All Christians
DISCIPLE FORMATION:
Be A Disciple
A Disciple’s Path; A Guide for United Methodist
Lewis Center for Church Leadership: Adult Christian Studies from the Wesley Ministry Network
Traveling Together: A Guide for Disciple Forming Congregations
WESLEYAN STUDIES:
Living As United Methodist Christians
Methodist Doctrine: The Essentials
Reclaiming our Wesleyan Tradition: John Wesley’s Sermons for Today
John Wesley Sermons: Anthology
REACHING PEOPLE:
Get Their Name
Evangelism & Theology in the Wesleyan Spirit
Canoeing the Mountains
Fresh Expressions
Fresh Expressions: Dinner Church
Lewis Center for Church Leadership: Reach New Disciples
Lewis Center for Church Leadership: 50 Ways to Reach People
Community: The Structure of Belonging
RESOURCES TO CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY:
Institute for Emerging Issues
Congregations 4 Children
GRANTS:
The Royce and Jane Reynolds Ministry Fund Grants
The Duke Endowment