Rev. Justin Coleman (University UMC) discusses diversity in the church, mental health, and his story in the new book, “I’m Black. I’m Christian. I’m Methodist.”
For more information on “I’m Black. I’m Christian. I’m Methodist.”, visit https://www.abingdonpress.com/product/9781791017095/.
Mental Health and Care: https://amplifymedia.com/mental-health-and-care/.
This season for Advent, the Board of Church and Society of the North Carolina Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church has prepared recorded Advent evening prayers for each day. Each evening prayer will be led by clergy or laity in our Conference and focuses on the theme of Shalom.
By participating each evening in these brief prayers, you will begin to learn our Methodist Advent prayers, hear the scripture, and listen to a reflection on the text. We invite you, your family, and your churches to pray with your friends in Christ over the Advent season that our Redeemer will bring Shalom to our hearts and to the world.
Watch the daily Advent Evening Prayers at nccumc.org/advent20.
We’re heading back to Louisiana this episode for two more stories. A pastor from the Louisiana Conference shares how she was affected by Hurricane Laura, and a volunteer from North Carolina talks about his experience serving in Louisiana.
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NCCUMC Disaster Ministries
Al Miller (NC Conference Disaster Ministries Director), Rev. Jason DuVall (NC Conference Disaster Response Coordinator), and Rev. Shawn Mitchell (Emergency Response Team member) share some of their experiences working in Louisiana, including partnering with UMCOR to help set up disaster operations following Hurricane Laura.
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NCCUMC Disaster Ministries
Training Opportunities
Chris Gibson, World Renew’s Groups Program Manager, and Ann Huffman, Disaster Ministries Volunteer and Call Center Coordinator, discuss the partnership between World Renew and Disaster Ministries.
If you would like to learn more about volunteer opportunities, call 888-440-9167 or email disaster@nccumc.org.
The Rev. Cliff Harvell and Tommy Gilbert discuss how Disaster Ministries will use updated house plans and 3D models in the work of helping to rebuild homes and communities. The plans and models were developed through a unique project and partnership with Pitt Community College and their Architectural Technology Department.
