Means of Grace
By Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church
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Means of Grace, a podcast from the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church, equips church leaders through expertise and examples. Twice a month, we feature local experts on a variety of topics from leadership to innovation and share examples of churches in our conference reaching their communities in news ways through mission engagement, Fresh Expressions and much more.
John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement, defined Means of Grace as the outward signs, words or actions that are the ordinary channels conveying God's grace to the souls of people. So when we're talking about leadership or discipleship or an outreach initiative, it's about more than doing a program well, it's a means of God's grace to the world.
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Re-Air: Healing and Hope in Anxious Times
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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Ashes and Roadmaps with Rev. Dr. In-Yong Lee
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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Disarming Hatred, Again and Still
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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God and the Machine with Rev. Nathan Webb
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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What We Carry, What We Release
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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2025 Means of Grace Year in Review
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Preparing Room: Mercy, Immigration, and the Quiet Defiance That Saves Lives
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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The Heart of Ministry: Embracing Appreciation with Rev. Sally Queen
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Missional Sanctification
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Stepping Into Superintendency: A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Mark Conforti
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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The Time is Now: News Around the Western North Carolina Conference
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Sacred Disobedience: Faithful Resistance and the Call of Conscience
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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A Holy 8 and the Holy Spirit: Reflections on Annual Conference 2025 with Bishop Ken Carter & Rev. Kim Ingram
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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The Journey to Annual Conference
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Easter: Living as Resurrection People with Rev. Dan Pezet
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May 20, 2025 |
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Showing Up: Advocating for the Poor and Marginalized with Rev. Joel Simpson (Encore)
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May 06, 2025 |
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Peace Conference 2025
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Season of Lent and the Gospel of Mark: Bishop Ken Carter Interviews Dr. Clifton Black
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Quietly Revolutionary - Examining the Meaning of Lent
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Fresh Expressions 2025
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Sanctuary: The Lawsuit Fighting for Safe Spaces
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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Examining Mystery in Modern Faith with Rev. Rob Hutchinson
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Exploring the Meaning of Baptism: How a Viking Baptism Brought the Word Mercy to America
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Managing and Preventing Burnout
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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Youth in Ministry with Shannon LeMaster-Smith
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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Epic Fails with Charles DiRico
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Election Day Prayer
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Hurricane Helene: A Call to Action Understanding UMC's Mission
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Environmental Stewardship: A Faith Perspective
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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The Quest for Historical John Wesley
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Sports Theodicy: God's Role in the Game
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Sep 06, 2024 |
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Interfaith Dialogues with Special Guest Christopher Harris
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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Suspending the Rules: When and Why?
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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Conference Season Recap
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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The Tapestry
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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2024 Annual Conference Update from Lake Junaluska
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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WNCC Annual Conference Preview with Bishop Ken Carter
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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General Conference Recap, A Brief History of the United Methodist Church, and a Look Into the Future of the UMC
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May 16, 2024 |
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Spiritual Direction: Deepening a Relationship with God Through the Instruction of the Holy Spirit
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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General Conference 2024: What You Need to Know
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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A Framework for Racial Healing
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Doing Justice Together
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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An Advent Conversation with Bishop Carter
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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A.I.'s Role in the Modern Church
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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From Healing, to Hope, to Thriving - Zoe Empowers Rwanda
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Dec 01, 2023 |
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30 Years of Project AGAPE
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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Bonus Episode: Armenia Pilgrimage Reflections with Savannah
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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Bonus Episode: Armenia Pilgrimage Reflections with Britt
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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Bonus Episode: Armenia Pilgrimage Reflections with Noah
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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What Does it Mean to be a Vital, Healthy United Methodist Church in 2023?
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Sep 29, 2023 |
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Season of Creation
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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Vitality Through Storytelling
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Aug 30, 2023 |
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Is There Hope After Tragedy?: Guest Episode from The Curious Living Podcast produced by Williamson's Chapel UMC, Mooresville
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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Cultivating Life Together
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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Meditation with Rev. Jill Schneider Smith
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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Looking Beyond and Reclaiming an Inclusive, Evangelical Church
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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UMC 2023 Juneteenth Celebration in Waynesville, NC
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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Is There a Place for Me in the UMC? (ENCORE)
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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New Mindset Leads to Changed Hearts and Improved Relationships
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May 16, 2023 |
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Lighthouse Congregations: Creating Space for Healing and Hope
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May 01, 2023 |
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Earth Day 2023
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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A Holy Week Meditation from Bishop Carter
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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Bonus Episode Title - Our Life in Community: A Mid-Lenten Reflection with Bishop Carter
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Mar 27, 2023 |
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Church is Changing, Part 1
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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A Conversation with Bishop Carter: Where We Are & Where We're Going
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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Black History Month, Do We Still Need It?
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Feb 22, 2023 |
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Lessons from LEAD Conference 2023
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Feb 08, 2023 |
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How Do We Create the Beloved Community? We Listen.
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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The Power of Storytelling
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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Bonus Episode: Advent Reflection from Bishop Carter
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Dec 22, 2022 |
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Christmas Traditions Around the Conference
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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Bonus Episode: Advent Reflection from Bishop Carter
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Dec 09, 2022 |
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Reflections on Armenian Culture, Politics, Ancient Christian History and the Work of Project AGAPE with Rev. Peter Constantian
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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Healing and Hope in Anxious Times
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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Offering Gratitude for Our Cloud of Witnesses
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Oct 28, 2022 |
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Doing Church in Reverse with Rev. Rob Parsons
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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Connecting with Others - Changing the Community
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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Re-membering the Body of Christ: the Church and Justice
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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The Heart of Our Calling with Rev. Dr. Samuel Wells (Re-Air)
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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Showing Up: Advocating for the Poor and Marginalized
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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Stories Along the Journey
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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Will There Be a Place for Me in the UMC? A Panel Discussion from the 2022 Annual Conference
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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Bishop Carter - Life in Thirds
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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Outposts of Grace: Ministry with Young Adults
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May 24, 2022 |
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Just Compensation Task Force Update
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May 10, 2022 |
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No Cure for Being Human with Kate Bowler
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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A Future with Hope: A Conversation with the WNC Delegation
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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Tempered Resilience with Tod Bolsinger
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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UMC Reflection
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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Hope for the Future: UM Seminary Students
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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An Update from Hispanic/Latino Congregations of the WNC Conference - Una Actualización de las Congregaciones Hispanas/Latinas de la Conferencia Oeste de Carolina del Norte
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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Pathways to the Post-Covid Church
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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Justice and Love: A Conversation with The Rev. Dr. T. Anthony Spearman
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Jan 18, 2022 |
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Examen in the Wesleyan Tradition
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Jan 04, 2022 |
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Being Still When We Can't Sit Still
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Dec 21, 2021 |
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Young Clergy Hope for the Future
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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Rejoice, Pray, Give Thanks: A Reflection from John Wesley
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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Afresh: Recovery Ministry and FX
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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Digital Doorways to Church
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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Q&A with Bishop Ken Carter
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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Yadkin Valley District - Fulfilling the Mission
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Sep 21, 2021 |
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Catawba Valley District: Celebrating Partnerships
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Sep 07, 2021 |
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Back to School Guided Prayers
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Aug 17, 2021 |
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Northern Piedmont Thriving Together as a Team
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Aug 10, 2021 |
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Cooperative Parish in the Blue Ridge District
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Jul 27, 2021 |
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Project AGAPE Update
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Jul 13, 2021 |
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Equity and Justice with Rev. Dr. Bill White, Jr.
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Jun 29, 2021 |
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Celebrating Juneteenth in Western North Carolina
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Jun 15, 2021 |
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Smoky Mountain District: Pursuing Community and Racial Justice
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Jun 01, 2021 |
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Square Breathing Practice
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May 18, 2021 |
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Vaccinating Our Neighbors
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May 11, 2021 |
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Green Spaces in Ministry Part 3
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May 04, 2021 |
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Green Spaces in Ministry Part 2
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Apr 27, 2021 |
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Green Spaces in Ministry Part 1
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Apr 20, 2021 |
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Greg Jarrell of QC Family Tree and author of "Riff of Love: Notes on Community and Belonging"
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Apr 13, 2021 |
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A Meditation for Holy Week with Dr. Melanie Dobson
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Mar 30, 2021 |
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Reimagining Connectionalism
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Mar 23, 2021 |
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Wisdom for the Journey with Mary Ana Smith
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Mar 16, 2021 |
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Mental Health Conversations with Jay Cobb the Executive Director of Sanctuary Counseling Group
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Mar 09, 2021 |
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Journey to Wholeness
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Mar 02, 2021 |
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Building the Church for Generations to Come with the United Methodist Foundation of WNC
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Feb 23, 2021 |
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Online Worship is Here to Stay
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Feb 16, 2021 |
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Developing a Ministry of Reconciliation in Your Context
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Feb 09, 2021 |
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Missional Collective
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Feb 02, 2021 |
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The Church and Rural Food Systems
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Jan 26, 2021 |
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Partnerships, Vitality, and Mission: The Uwharrie District
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Jan 19, 2021 |
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Creating Space and Connection with Rev. Brandon Lazarus
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Jan 12, 2021 |
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The Heart of Our Calling with Rev. Dr. Samuel Wells
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Jan 05, 2021 |
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Year in Review
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Dec 15, 2020 |
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The Methodist Home for Children's Bruce Stanley
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Dec 08, 2020 |
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Youth Perspectives on Faith, Technology and Community During a Pandemic
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Dec 01, 2020 |
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Meet the Howells
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Nov 24, 2020 |
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Creating Diverse, Just and Equitable Spaces of Faith
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Nov 17, 2020 |
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Starting a House Church Network
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Nov 10, 2020 |
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Leading the Church in Politically Divided Times
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Nov 03, 2020 |
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Remembering the Saints
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Oct 27, 2020 |
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Meet Our Church Planters
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Oct 20, 2020 |
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Park & Praise: A Reset on Worship, Community and Church During a Pandemic
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Oct 13, 2020 |
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Building Effective, Sustainable Partnerships between Schools and Churches
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Oct 06, 2020 |
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Leadership, Technology, and Relationships
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Sep 15, 2020 |
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WNCC Lay Leader John Crane
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Sep 01, 2020 |
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Campus Ministry and COVID-19
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Aug 18, 2020 |
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Renegade Ministry
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Aug 04, 2020 |
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Moving Worship Outdoors
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Jul 21, 2020 |
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Mental and Spiritual Health: Body, Mind, Soul
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Jul 07, 2020 |
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Moving Stories
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Jun 23, 2020 |
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Rethinking Summer Missions
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Jun 09, 2020 |
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Race. Racism. The Church's Clarion Call.
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Jun 03, 2020 |
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Building Bridges with Susan Suarez Webster
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May 26, 2020 |
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Innovation in Western North Carolina
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May 12, 2020 |
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Being the "Rural" Church in a Pandemic: The Vital Role the Church Plays in a Rural Community
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Apr 28, 2020 |
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Good Stewards of God's Creation
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Apr 14, 2020 |
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Passions of Jesus - Session 6: Embodying Jesus' Passion for Others with Rev. Ben Carson and Rev. Karen Doucette
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Apr 05, 2020 |
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Welcoming Prayer Guided Meditation
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Mar 31, 2020 |
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Heart Math Stress Reduction Guided Meditation
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Mar 31, 2020 |
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Prayer of the Heart Guided Meditation
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Mar 31, 2020 |
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Lectio Divina Guided Meditation
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Mar 31, 2020 |
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Ignatian Examen Guided Meditation
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Mar 31, 2020 |
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Guided Prayers for Children
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Mar 31, 2020 |
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Passions of Jesus - Session 5: Jesus' Passion for Others with Rev. Susan Heafner-Heun and Rev. Joel Simpson
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Mar 29, 2020 |
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Passions of Jesus - Session 4: Sharing Your Passion for Jesus with Rev. Ben Gatton, Dr. Stephanie Moore Hand and Rev. Josh Kurtz
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Mar 22, 2020 |
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Dinner Church
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Mar 17, 2020 |
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Passions of Jesus - Session 3: Our Passion for Jesus with Rev. Susan Heafner-Heun, Rev. Chris Hughes and Rev. Susan Suarez-Webster
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Mar 15, 2020 |
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Passion of Jesus - Session 2: Receiving Jesus' Passion for Us with Rev. Michael Carr, Rev. Stacey Lundy and Rev. Sally Queen
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Mar 08, 2020 |
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Q&A with Rev. Amy Coles, WNCC Episcopal Nominee
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Mar 03, 2020 |
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Passions of Jesus - Session 1: Jesus' Passion for Us with Dr. Samuel Moore and Rev. Kyle Sigmon
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Mar 01, 2020 |
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Growing in Racial Awareness
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Feb 18, 2020 |
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Spiritual Renewal: Part II
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Feb 04, 2020 |
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Spiritual Renewal: Part I
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Jan 28, 2020 |
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A Conversation on Clergy Health
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Jan 15, 2020 |
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Launching a New Worship Service
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Dec 20, 2019 |
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Grief at Christmas
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Dec 10, 2019 |
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Seasonal Outreach
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Nov 26, 2019 |
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Smoky Mountain Fresh Expressions
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Nov 05, 2019 |
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Adaptive Leadership
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Oct 15, 2019 |
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Border Pilgrimage
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Oct 01, 2019 |