In this week’s OT lectionary reading, the story of Joseph reaches its climax. In this episode, Joseph reveals himself to his brothers. Rather than seeking revenge, Joseph offers mercy. Rather […]
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2021 Annual Audit Report
Information from the NCCUMC Treasurer’s Office – as of 02.01.2022 The Annual Audit Report is now ready for uploading your data for the calendar year 2021, which is due from all churches […]
Reminder of and Directions for the Clergy Ethics Training
Every person under episcopal appointment or assignment in the North Carolina Conference will be required to take this course online beginning Feb. 1 and should complete the course by Feb. […]
Moments with Mike: Call of Discipleship
Reflections on Luke 5:1-11 Matthew, Mark and Luke all offer an account of Jesus’ calling his first disciples. While there are differences in the details, each of the three stories […]
District Lay Servant Ministry Team Offers Classes
The Corridor District Lay Servant Ministry Team will hold the following classes Introduction to Lay Ministry (Basic Class), Life Together in the United Methodist Connection (Polity), & Devotional Life in […]
Moments with Mike: Deep Renovation
My wife, Patty, loves to watch HGTV. One category of shows on this network is flipping houses. As I have watched these programs with her, I have noticed that there […]
Moments with Mike: Do Not Fear
Given that this coming Sunday is listed as the Baptism of the Lord on liturgical calendars, the lectionary passage from Luke 3 is a pretty easy choice. However, the reading […]
First UMC Graham Presents – Elusive Epiphany: Finding Light in the Darkness
A Weekend of Healing The longer we live through the lingering pandemic, the more exposure we have to difficult events and complex emotional responses to the upheaval we’ve experienced. As […]
Moments with Mike: Hope
I recently had the opportunity to be around some young children. There’s nothing like a child to catch a glimpse of the meaning of Christmas. Why? Because children believe in […]