If you want up to date information about what coming at General Conference, we have made this informational page to spark debate and explain some of the concepts and discussions that are coming in April/May.
One Body: Nourishing NC
A mission initiative during the United Methodist General Conference
In April, United Methodists from around the world will be in Charlotte, North Carolina, for General Conference.
We encourage you to make plans to nourish your neighbors during the two weeks of the General Conference (April 23-May 2) as a part of our mission initiative, One Body: Nourishing North Carolina.
As the world’s eyes are focused on disaffiliation and schism, One Body: Nourishing North Carolina will combat food insecurity in North Carolina, providing an alternative narrative of hope and healing. This initiative will positively impact our communities, highlight ongoing and new ministries, and be an outward representation of our continued commitment to the United Methodist connection.
In April, United Methodists from around the world will be in Charlotte, North Carolina, for General Conference.
We encourage you to make plans to nourish your neighbors during the two weeks of the General Conference (April 23-May 2) as a part of our mission initiative, One Body: Nourishing North Carolina.
As the world’s eyes are focused on disaffiliation and schism, One Body: Nourishing North Carolina will combat food insecurity in North Carolina, providing an alternative narrative of hope and healing. This initiative will positively impact our communities, highlight ongoing and new ministries, and be an outward representation of our continued commitment to the United Methodist connection.
What is Food Insecurity? When people don’t have enough to eat and don’t know where their next meal will come from.
Food insecurity is associated with numerous adverse social and health outcomes and is increasingly considered a critical public health issue.
Food insecurity is associated with numerous adverse social and health outcomes and is increasingly considered a critical public health issue.
There are numerous ways you and Fair View can participate in this mission initiative during the General Conference in Charlotte from April 23-May 3:
- Host a community meal.
- Start a dinner church.
- Explore the needs of the schools or universities in your community to address food insecurity issues.
- Help with our Coddle Creek Food Backpack Ministry (Look on our Missions Page for current needs)
- Partner with organizations in your area prioritizing healthy and fresh food distribution to food-insecure neighbors.
- Start a food pantry or build a mini-pantry at your church-prioritize recipient choice for items they select.
- Start a community garden to help supply a food pantry with fresh, locally-sourced options
- Participate in or organize a food drive.
- Fair View is doing a can food drive. Our hope is to fill the bin to donate to our local food bank partners at FEED NC.
- Fair View's Make a Difference Service day on April 22nd with our Ministry Partners at Feed NC. Sign up HERE!
- Contribute financially to organizations addressing food insecurity in your community.