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.
La Estrella has an exciting opportunity happening next week – Camp Chestnut Ridge is sending counselors and staff to lead a traveling day camp for the children of La Estrella for a 5 day long summer day camp. In the spring, Camp Chestnut Ridge received a grant for 25 campers to be paid in full… Continue Reading→
Due to the July 4th weekend and the forecast of extreme heat, there will be no MERCI work day this weekend. However, we will be open the Third Thursday of the month: July 19. If you are wondering what to bring besides yourself, we are primarily making health kits, birthing kits, and school kits – most of which… Continue Reading→
“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it” Hebrews 12:2 This call to show hospitality and welcome strangers is echoed throughout the biblical narrative. How do we do that?? There are many ways to show hospitality to immigrants and make them part of your… Continue Reading→
The General Board of Church and Society’s called seminar for 2018 will focus on issues of hunger in the United States. On December 15, 2017, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and inequality, Philip Alston, released his report on the United States. This report stated that despite the great wealth in the U.S., there also… Continue Reading→
A Ministry WITH the poor experiential training event Haywood Street Congregation, Asheville NC August 29 – 31, 2018 At the altar table and around the dinner table, in the meeting room and beside the picnic table, this highly diverse congregation is thriving in part because of its emphasis on authentic relationship and mutual service. This… Continue Reading→
If you haven’t had the opportunity to experience being the hands and feet of God, here is your chance! The schedule has changed a bit for later this month, MERCI will be open Saturday, June 23rd beginning at 9:00 am. The Center will close as soon as supplies run out (which is usually around lunch… Continue Reading→
To find out more about Don Lee Camp and Retreat Center – follow this link: https://donleecenter.org/summer-camps/
2018 Annual Meeting Southeastern Jurisdiction Historical Society of the United Methodist Church “Religious Liberty in the Historic Advance of Virginia Methodism” July 17-20, 2018 Williamsburg UMC, 500 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185 Phone: (757) 229-1771 Sponsored by The Virginia Conference Historical Society If you prefer to pay by check and mail-in registration, please click here for a pdf form Need… Continue Reading→
Brothers and sisters across the North Carolina Annual Conference I write to you today seeking your help for our Mission Monday project at ACS (Annual Conference Session for Youth) this coming July. ACS is held every July at Methodist University for High School Students. To begin our time together on Monday night, we gather within our growth… Continue Reading→