Events
April 27, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (Saturday)
ENCA Education Day!! (Free on Zoom); Join us for a day of educating, equipping, and empowering while providing laughter, entertainment, and knowledge. Download flyer
May 3, 5:00 - 7:00 pm (Friday)
Open House at Franklinton Center, with a chance to meet new executive director, Rev. Douglas Wooten (D.Min)
May 5, 11:00 am (Sunday)
Melfield UCC celebrates 28th pastoral anniversary of Rev. Dannie T. Williams (Ed.D.)
May 18 and 19 (Saturday & Sunday)
Providence UCC, Chesapeake, VA celebrating its 170th Anniversary.
Download invitation letter and flyer HERE
June 8 (Saturday)
Church Women of Southern Conference Summer Conference will be hosted by Franklinton Center at Bricks. EVA will be host with President Julia Muse (Ed.D.) - [juliamuse@charter.net]
June 9 (Sunday)
Installation service for Rev. Kelvin Belle
St. - Rock Spring UCC Creedmoor, N.C.
June 21-22
Southern Conference Virtual Annual Meeting
July 23-26
Southern Conference Youth Event at Virginia Beach
August 1-4
Member in Discernment Gathering:
The 2024 Member in Discernment Gathering will take place August 1-4 , 2024 in Cleveland. This is an important opportunity for MID’s to network with one another, meet members of the MESA team and other representatives of the National staff, learn about the formation processes of the UCC, and worship together. Members in Discernment are welcome to attend *one* MID Gathering hosted by the national setting during their discernment time, with tracks of MIDs in three phases of the Journey - Discovery (1-2 years in process), Progressing (2-4 years in process, or middle of the process), and Transforming process (last year or in the process). Registration is expected in mid-spring 2024.
August 3 (Saturday)
Franklinton Center Day
October 14 -16
Retired Servants Retreat at Blowing Rock Conference Center - Rev. Rachel Hackenberg, whom many know as a UCC Still Speaking Writer -- with her entries in the UCC Daily Devotionals -- will offer retreat leadership around a theme of "Lessons from Jonah." Hackenberg currently serves as Publisher for The Pilgrim Press.
October 25-27
UCC Southern Regional Women's Retreat
Camp McDowell in Nauvoo, Alabama
Calling for Submission of James H. Lightbourne, Jr. Scholarship Applications
The JAMES H. LIGHTBOURNE, JR. (D.Min.) SCHOLARSHIP was established to assist needy and deserving high school graduates and college students who are members of the United Church of Christ in the Southern Conference in achieving their educational goals. The deadline date is March 16, 2024.
Each Scholarship applicant must be a member of a financially active church in United Church of Christ, Southern Conference, and enrolled for the up-coming fall semester as an undergraduate in a college/university, community college, or technical school. Also, each applicant must submit the most recent copy of his/her high school or college transcript. Current high school graduates will be considered first, then the college freshmen, and so on. This year, one scholarship in the amount of $500.00 will be awarded in each of our associations.
Download Lightbourne Scholarship applicatiion form and guidelines HERE
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News Updates
Church Women
of Southern Conference
by Gwendolyn Mitchell-Green,
CWSC,President
Happy New Year 🎈 for those I have not seen or spoken to. Hope you’re safe and well. To God Be the Glory for bringing us this far!
These are the following reminders for the first part of this year.
Rev. Tanya Best is our representative for the upcoming UCC Regional Women’s Retreat at Camp McDowell in Naboo, Alabama, October25-27, 2024
CWSC are accepting applications for scholarships. There will be one scholarship given per association. Applications need to be sent in by 1 March 2024. Scholarship committee:
Chair-Sister Mahalia Clark-(cmahalia504@gmail.com)
EVA- Sister Mable Lassiter-(mablerlassiter@cox.net)
ENC-Sister Rev Tanya Best-(tlcbest459@aol.com)
WNC-Sister Brenda James-(jspiritchild@triad.rr.com)
Expanded Board meeting will be 16 March 2024 on zoom. This will be by invitation and include the Association Elected officers. Time will be sent out at a later date. Please get with your associated presidents to find out what committees you’re on. The committees will meet and plan prior to the Annual Business Meeting in June 2024.
Our Summer Conference will be 8 June 2024. EVA will be our host. President, Julia Muse (Ed.D.) - [juliamuse@charter.net]
It will take place at Franklinton Center, Bricks, NC.
Please govern yourselves appropriately.
The committee for the SOC Youth Event is asking the CWSC women to be greeters at the various hotels where our youth will be staying in Virginia Beach, Va. The event is taking place July 23-26, 2024. Your help will be graciously appreciated.
Love ❤️ you ALL!
Nurture Your Flock: Host a Self-Care Conference at Your Church!
by Rev. Willie Mae Hawkins (D.Min.)
Building a Vineyard for Self-Care, LLC
Are you seeking meaningful ways to empower your congregation and strengthen their well-being? Add your congregation on our exciting Self-Care Tour Conference 2024, offering transformative seminars designed to nurture the mind, body, and spirit. We will travel to you!
Building a Vineyard for Self-Care is dedicated to helping churches like yours become vibrant congregations of health and happiness. We believe that prioritizing self-care isn't selfish, but rather an act of love that resonates with our faith and enriches our communities.
Why Host a Self-Care Conference?
Reduce stress and promote positive mental health within your congregation, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment.
Empower individuals to cultivate healthier habits aligned with biblical principles, honoring God's gift of life (Psalm 139:14).
Strengthen pastor-congregation relationships by promoting healthy boundaries and mutual respect. This comes with actively practicing self-care.
Invest in the well-being of your community. Register today!
Visit https://bit.ly/SelfCareTourConference2024 (case sensitive) to learn more and register for these impactful seminars. Let's join hands in creating a vibrant, loving community that reflects God's desire for our prosperity and well-being
Download flyer
April 27, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (Saturday)
ENCA Education Day!! (Free on Zoom); Join us for workshops, games, prizes, and much more.
May 3, 5:00 - 7:00 pm (Friday)
Open House at Franklinton Center, with a chance to meet new executive director, Rev. Douglas Wooten (D.Min)
June 8 (Saturday)
Church Women of Southern Conference Summer Conference will be hosted by Franklinton Center at Bricks. EVA will be host with President Julia Muse (Ed.D.) - [juliamuse@charter.net]
July 23-26
Southern Conference Youth Event at Virginia Beach
August 1-4
Member in Discernment Gathering: The 2024 Member in Discernment Gathering will take place August 1-4 , 2024 in Cleveland. This is an important opportunity for MID’s to network with one another, meet members of the MESA team and other representatives of the National staff, learn about the formation processes of the UCC, and worship together. Members in Discernment are welcome to attend *one* MID Gathering hosted by the national setting during their discernment time, with tracks of MIDs in three phases of the Journey - Discovery (1-2 years in process), Progressing (2-4 years in process, or middle of the process), and Transforming process (last year or in the process). Registration is expected in mid-spring 2024.
August 3 (Saturday)
Franklinton Center Day
October 14 -16
Retired Servants Retreat at Blowing Rock Conference Center - Rev. Rachel Hackenberg, whom many know as a UCC Still Speaking Writer -- with her entries in the UCC Daily Devotionals -- will offer retreat leadership around a theme of "Lessons from Jonah." Hackenberg currently serves as Publisher for The Pilgrim Press.
October 25-27
UCC Southern Regional Women's Retreat
Camp McDowell in Nauvoo, Alabama
Celebrate Women's History Month with Life's Journey UCC
March 26, 10:30 am (Sunday)
Celebrate Women's History Month with Life's Journey UCC
2121 Edgewood Avenue, Burlington, N.C.
The following community leaders will challenge us to consider a present perspective along with future challenges and opportunities.
Susan Watson (Women's Resource Center, Alamance Co.)
Diana Moody (UCC's ENC Association Women's Ministry)
Representatives of Benevolence Farms
Contact Pastor Micah at lifesjourneypastor@gmail.com
WNCA Education Event
March 18, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon (Saturday)
Western N.C. Association Education Event.
Topic: "With Hearts and Hands: Engaging our Communities with the Love of Christ."
Reverend Susan Smith, Associate Pastor of Exodus Outreach UCC in Hickory will be the keynote speaker. This will be a virtual meeting
WNCA Education Event
Western North Carolina Association Association News
March 18, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon (Saturday)
Western N.C. Association Education Event. Topic: "With Hearts and Hands: Engaging our Communities with the Love of Christ." Reverend Susan Smith, Associate Pastor of Exodus Outreach UCC in Hickory will be the keynote speaker. This will be a virtual meet
Installation Service for Eardine Perry
March 12, 4:00 pm
Greater Union Grove UCC, Henderson N.C.
Installation Service for Rev. Eardine Perry
Pastoral Anniversary Celebration at Mt. Zion UCC
ENC Association News
March 12. 3:00 pm ET (Sunday)
Pastor's Anniversary Celebration at Mount Zion United Church of Christ, 911 Morgan Road, Henderson, NC. Pastor Rev. William Clayton II, will be the guest speaker. Download flyer
St. Paul UCC Family & Friends Day
March 5, 1:00 pm: St. Paul United Church of Christ celebrates Family and Friends Day / download flyer
Movie Screening: The Ants and The Grasshopper
Wednesday, March 1, 7:00 pm ET
submitted by Rev. Brooks Berndt (Ph.D.)
UCC Minister for Environmental Justice
Join us online for a free screening of an acclaimed documentary that follows the life of the inspiring Anita Chitaya. After successfully confronting challenge after challenge in her home country of Malawi, Chitaya comes to the United States faced with the most difficult task of her life. In order to save her home from extreme weather, she seeks to persuade people in the United States that climate change is real. Register to join us on March 1st at 7 pm ET/6 pm CT/ 5 pm MT/4 pm PT/2 pm HT.
Internal Controls for Financial Operations
Featuring: Andrea Gauding – Sr. V/P and CFO of Insurance Board...
Ministries in the hybrid environment continue to be financially devastated by internal and external criminal activity. Please join us to learn about financial controls and best practices to protect your ministry.
Black History Celebration
St. Paul United Church of Christ
Franklin, Virginia offers Black History Celebration / download flyer
AYCE Breakfast Dinner
Christian Church Uniting at 6049 Indian River Rd. Virginia Beach is hosting an AYCE Breakfast Dinner on Shrove Tuesday. Carry Out available
$10 for adults / Children under 12 free
Pancakes, quiche, hash browns, sausage, bacon, french toast casserole, scrambled egg casserole, drinks and more! Both pork and turkey meat choices will be available.
All proceeds are going to the CCU building fund for a new roof. We hope you will join us for food and fellowship.
Black History Program
St. Luke United Church of Christ
Sedley, Virginia offers Black History program / download flyer
