A recovery and reentry program provides community for those struggling with addiction
A ministry in North Carolina supports people recovering from addiction or incarceration with jobs, resources and relationships.
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Advice for Epiphany: ‘Keep your eyes on the baby!’
Watching a 2-year-old reminds a loving grandmother of the way Epiphany grounds us, revealing a baby — the Christ child.
Going beyond just keeping the peace to becoming ambassadors of peace
In the months before the 2024 presidential election, the Purple Church Initiative helped members of hundreds of UMC churches in North Carolina talk with fellow congregants with whom they disagreed.
Don’t miss the significance of congregational toads in your church’s ecosystem
If we pay attention, the presence or absence of certain indicators can help us assess the vitality of our faith communities, writes a director of grants for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.
Is your church ready when things go right?
Congregations and their leaders are often conditioned for problems. A North Carolina pastor suggests that they also prepare for success.
What happens when the church is turned upside down?
Encountering a sculpture in a public square prompts a church innovator to reflect on the changes in our institutions — and how to react to them.
Advent in western North Carolina: Waiting with deep hope
In the mountain area devastated by Hurricane Helene, waiting has become a part of life. And for many, that life also entails the hard work of hope, writes a speaker, author and musician who lives there.
