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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Claire-ifying Things: The Four Behaviors of Flourishing Clergy
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” – John 10:10 Recently, the Cabinet received an update from […]
Community-wide Dinner and Info Workshop
Sunday, September 22 @ 5:30 pm we invite you to learn about our immigrant and refugee families and neighbors in the Triangle and how we can come alongside them. Read […]
Claire-ifying Things: Worshipful Work
September! There are so many things to love about this time of year- the worst of the heat is likely over, but it’s still lovely at the beach. The first cool […]
Duke Memorial UMC Supportive Church Initiative (SCI) Scholarship
The purpose of the Supportive Church Initiative (SCI) is to empower, encourage, financially support, and celebrate LGBTQ seminarians who are called to church ministry. More information and to apply for […]