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2012 Convocation on the Rural Church
Join us for the August 13-15 event featuring Rev. Dr. Elaine Heath and the FolkPsalm Trio.
Friday, April 27, 2012
The Garden of Reconciliation
In the small farming town of Cedar Grove, N.C., an unsolved murder helped whites and blacks imagine a better future.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Rural Ministry Colloquia: Evangelism for the Rural Church
Rev. Tim Reaves discusses practical, faithful, and fruitful ways for small churches to share Christ with their communities. Download audio via iTunes U.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
A Theology of Food
Research professor Norman Wirzba addressed questions about the connection of theology to food and food production on an episode of Duke’s “Office Hours.”
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Rural Ministry Colloquia: Faith and Bodies
Thriving Rural Communities joins the Divinity Women’s Center for a panel discussion.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Rural Ministry Colloquia: Ministry in the Lonely Valley
Download an audio recording of Jeremy Troxler’s discussion of the loneliness of rural ministry via iTunes U.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Rural Convocation
United Methodist clergy from across North Carolina gathered to discuss the state of the rural church.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Finding Friendship Through Community Service
Through targeted outreach, Hayesville First UMC strengthens its rural, mountain community.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Alumni Profile
The Duke Endowment highlights Rev. Duncan Martin, a 2009 graduate of the Thriving Rural Communities program.
Friday, July 23, 2010
The Simple Salve
In a reflection for the Clergy Health Initiative, Thriving Rural Communities director Jeremy Troxler reminds us that sometimes the salves for our sicknesses are surprisingly simple.
Friday, July 23, 2010