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 […]
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Claire-ifying Things: At the Lake
As I write this, I am at Lake Junaluska learning how to be a District Superintendent. Through workshops about personnel, supervisory, and legal matters, small group coaching with other new […]
On Call: Stories and Conversations on Vocation and Calling
This podcast, which began with Rev. Adam Benson (Pastor and podcast host) and Rev. Amie Stewart, soon joined in, features conversations with various guests about how they heard, felt, or […]
Claire-ifying Things
Grace and Peace to you! I’m Claire Clyburn, the new Corridor District Superintendent. I will be itinerating through the district in July to meet with pastors and laity to get […]
District Creation Care Focus: Everywhere
There are signs everywhere these days of United Methodists loving God and neighbor through acts of care for people and the planet, from local churches planting pollinator gardens and installing […]
Eco-Justice for N.C. Churches
Through the new initiative Sacred Land, Air, and Water, your congregation has a unique opportunity to engage deeply with the sacred duty of environmental stewardship. The North Carolina Council of […]
Moments with Mike: A Psalm 136 Appointment
One of my favorite psalms is Psalm 136. This is a psalm praising God for God’s work in creation and in history. It is a song of triumph about God’s […]
Lay Servant Ministries classes
Are you interested in helping your church establish more ministry opportunities with older adults or college students? Would you like a course that deepens your own spiritual practices or personal […]
Moments with Mike: General Conference
I find myself in the strange situation of writing this devotion before the General Conference, though it will not be read until after this worldwide body completes its work. Based […]