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(submitted by Rev. Brad Treece, SDMN leader) The South Davidson Mission Network (SDMN) has been blessed to be able to help our schools, local families, and local youth as we show love to our community through partnerships. We have been blessed to be able to provide clothing, personal hygiene products, school supplies, food, and many other necessities for those in need through our local school partnerships.  It starts with prayer. We meet and pray for how we can help the local children and youth...

Summer is a time that many people rest, take some time off, and enjoy a slower pace. Many church schedules slow down and clergy time time to plan and prepare for the upcoming fall (and even for Advent). This summer, the Uwharrie District is hosting some opportunities for clergy to gather for a time of fellowship, play, and rest. On Friday, June 24, clergy will meet at City Lake Park in Albemarle for paddle boarding/kayaking and a picnic. Bring a paddleboard or kayak if you have one, but we will...

Participants in this class will be able to articulate an overview of the life and ministry of John Wesley and will gain an awareness of the place of doctrine in the missional movement known as Methodism. Participants will begin to see the history of Methodism by beginning a Methodist family tree. Dates: May 10 (Tues), 19 (Thur), 24 (Tues), 31 (Tues) Time: 7-9pm on Zoom Materials needed: Living Our Beliefs: The United Methodist Way Instructor: Rev. Fred Jordan This class will count as an ...

Have you seen the news! You can keep up with Uwharrie District information on Instagram! In order to celebrate and gain followers, we're giving away three $10 Amazon gift cards. To enter, follow @uwharriedistrictwncc on Instagram and on the giveaway post, tag 2 clergy, laity, or church accounts who are a part of the Uwharrie District. Once we reach 100 followers, we will draw our winners!  (This giveaway is in no way associated with Amazon or Instagram. Only personal accounts of those who are ...

The conference has negotiated a partnership with the United Publishing House (UMPH) to offer their online platform, Amplify Media, at a deeply discounted rate for all churches/charges in our conference.  If you aren't familiar with Amplify Media, it is home to thousands of study, worship, training, and devotional videos for all ages. This is trusted content from publishers like Cokesbury, Abingdon, and Sparkhouse that has been vetted through a Wesleyan lens by the UMPH. Depending on the type of...

A new episode of Afresh is now out and it's a great one! In this episode, Rev. Katie Lineberger talks to Rev. Caitlin McAlhany & Laina Davis-Harvey about recovery ministry and Fresh Expressions. The conversation is rich with compassion and vulnerability. You will be glad you took the time to listen. You can find Afresh on Apple Podcasts or the Uwharrie District website. This episode and all the previous episodes are available.

Calling all clergy! You are invited to join the monthly Uwharrie District Clergy Hike. This time with colleagues in nature is intended to restore and refresh your soul. You are welcome to join the hike every month, just one time, or as you can make it. Hikes will always be on a Friday morning at 10am at varying locations. The current schedule is listed below. Email Rev. Katie Lineberger if interested or to ask questions. November 19, 2021 December 10, 2021 January 29, 2022 February 25, 2022 ...

The Uwharrie District Fresh Expressions Team has launched a podcast! "Afresh: New Ways of Being Church" will share stories and inspiration regarding Fresh Expressions. Afresh is hosted by Rev. Katie Lineberger (Uwharrie Vitality Associate), Rev. Caitlyn McAlhaney, Rev. Kelly Shrader, and Rev. Patrick Ledford. Each month one of the hosts will share interviews and stories on different aspects of Fresh Expressions in hopes that listeners might be inspired to explore new ways local churches might ...

Great news! The virtual choir at Milford Hills UMC in Salisbury has created a playlist of the hymns and songs they have made for worship and have agreed to make them available for other churches in the Uwharrie District. Songs may be found on this page: www.milfordhillsumc.org/virtualchoir   To include these songs in your virtual worship, click on the video you want to use and then use a YouTube Downloader (this one is good: https://y2mate.guru/en9/) to download the video to your computer. The ...