Raleigh District UMC

Dear Friends,

Back in January of 2000 a fledgling congregation launched with worship services in a No Raleigh middle school auditorium. After meeting for only two Sundays the Blizzard of 2000 struck. And so in 2000 BF (before facebook) we joined 90 percent of our early attenders together on a snowy Sunday morning for cyber-worship and it was a pivotal moment in that church’s history. I know. I was there - as cyber-pastor/preacher. What are you planning for this Sunday - Sealy-posturepedic sleeping or something more?? Share your comments below.

In Christ, Jon((the methodist)

Four of the District Workshop videos are now available for viewing and sharing in the Video Library or the links below.

How Do We Handle God’s Money in the Church

Staff-Parish Relations Committee Development

Spiritual Formation: From Cradle to the Grave

Risk Taking Mission Development

Please note that the next “Day of Learning” being offered by The Academy For Leadership Excellence is slated for November 10 @ Edenton Street UMC as Mark Beeson of Granger Community Church in Indiana comes to teach around “leading an influential team.” This is for all size churches in that teams are not always “staff.” We hope you will invest the time and come. Visit their website at www.nccumc.org/academy.

Living As An Effective Servant Leader is being sponsored and hosted each Wednesday evening October 7 through November 18 by North Raleigh UMC under the guidance of Dr. Brian Gentle. Sessions run from 7:00 to 8:30 pm with guest leaders from across the Triangle. The cost of the class is $20 per person or $30 per family/couple. To register online visit www.nrumc.org or contact the church office at 919.847.1536. Upcoming topics include “Crucial Conversations,” “Developing Positive Mentoring Skills,” “Emotional Intelligence,” “Entrepreneurial Leadership,” “But We Have Always Done It That Way,” and “When You’re Running on Empty.”