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Claire-ifying Things: Going Through
The only way through something is THROUGH. Not around, under, over. Not by denying or wishing. It’s just through. The lectionary texts for April speak to this in Jesus’s life. […] Continue Reading→
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Claire-ifying Things: Home
Is there any season of the church year more loved by pastors than Lent? (Possibly Advent!) Lent is the season of laying bare the human condition and our need for […] Continue Reading→
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Soul Revival: Rest and Renewal for Women Leaders
Women leaders (clergy & laity), Are you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by the demands on you and your time in the midst of a decaying institution? Have you tried every […] Continue Reading→
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April 2025 – Corridor Youth Spring Service Day
All Corridor District Youth and Youth leaders are invited to join us for Spring Service Day on Sunday, April 27, from 3-7 pm. We will spend the evening at Camp […] Continue Reading→
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Claire-ifying Things
The lectionary texts for February show how Jesus’ words invite controversy very quickly. His first sermon results in people chasing him out of town. His invitation to the fishermen to […] Continue Reading→
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Claire-ifying Things: Being a Good Host and a Good Guest
The season of Epiphany welcomes us as we begin the new calendar year. 2025 is year C in the Lectionary; look for Luke’s signature call to ministry with the least, the […] Continue Reading→
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Mt. Sylvan UMC Youth Host a Districtwide Youth-to-Youth Creation Care Program
Youth Creation Care Leaders, sponsored by Interfaith Creation Care of the Triangle, has been gaining momentum since its inception in 2023 as evidenced by the 50 youth from three congregations […] Continue Reading→
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Empowered Youth, Small Grant and Great Outcomes
Jennifer Shingleton of Duke Memorial UMC shares how the youth group used a small grant from the NC Conference Creation Care Committee not just to create a pollinator habitat but […] Continue Reading→
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Claire-ifying Things: Advent
The season of Advent is here! This year, I am particularly drawn to the song of Mary in Luke 1:46-55: I’m bursting with God-news;I’m dancing the song of my Savior […] Continue Reading→