Our vision is to partner in spreading the good news of Jesus Christ. Our mission is to work together in ways that promote healthy congregations and effective leaders in every place, making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
2017 Summit DATE: Saturday, Aug 19, 2017 TIME: 10:00 am-2:00 pm PLACE: Edenton Street United Methodist Church (228 W. Edenton St. Raleigh, NC) The purpose of this summit is to inform, educate and inspire those involved in leading or participating in a C4C church/school partnership. Whether you are already involved in C4C or you are… Continue Reading→
Friends, I’m sharing a little good news this morning because I know you need all the good news you can get. We’ve had a good season of re-establishing Ebenezer’s relationship with Barwell Road Elementary. We provided funds for 32 families to receive computers, we moved from 15 to 30 food backpacks every week, and we… Continue Reading→
Bravo to Sandra & Four Oaks UMC! Over 274 books were collected to donate to Four Oaks Elementary students to take home for keeps. These books will be given to students who may not have their own books at home and hopefully will encourage summer reading. Included were books appropriate for younger and older siblings… Continue Reading→
Daniels Memorial UMC in Goldsboro, NC held a Memorial Day celebration where 18 children from Meadow Lane Elementary School shared their essay responses to, “What Does Memorial Day Mean to You?” It was a huge success, with over 100 people in attendance including students, family, teachers, Principal Wendy Hooks, and Col. Shannon Cooper, a Seymour… Continue Reading→
There are still opportunities to send someone from your church to the Lay Servant Ministries Congregations For Children (C4C) Leadership Course on Aug 27, 2016 from 10 am-4 pm at the Methodist Building in Garner. This course is free and is intended to provide those involved in developing, leading or participating in a church/school partnerships… Continue Reading→
As we begin another school year, many United Methodist Churches in our district are preparing to partner with a local elementary school as part of our Congregations for Children (C4C) initiative — some for the first time, while others are renewing their relationships. Resources are available on this website to help you get started or… Continue Reading→
Sandra Honeycutt, Capital District Congregations for Children Co-Coordinator will be providing an overview of the C4C program at Eureka United Methodist Church 128 N. Church Street Eureka, NC Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 6:30pm. Congregations For Children (C4C) is a state-wide initiative of The United Methodist Church focused on addressing child poverty in North Carolina through the… Continue Reading→
The NC Conference will be holding its 2nd Annual C4C Summit on July 30 to inform, educate and inspire those involved in leading or participating in church/school partnerships. You’ll learn from a variety of speakers/trainers to include: Dr. June Atkinson, Superintendent of NC Public Schools; Eric Hall, CEO of NC’s Communities in Schools; Dr. Mike… Continue Reading→