Mission Engagement

Mission Opportunities

Young Clergy Pilgrimage to Armenia

Join us for a trip to Armenia to visit with our ministry partners at Project AGAPE. We will explore the rich history of Christianity in Armenia, visiting many monasteries and holy sites. We will also have time to get to know our Project AGAPE Staff, learn about the ministries they provide, and with the opportunity to work alongside them.

This trip will take place from September 23 -October 4, 2025. Depending on flight availability, we will fly in and out of either Charlotte or Raleigh.

The trip will consist of time at the Project AGAPE Center in Vayk for several days where we will explore the surrounding area, visit monasteries, learn about the work of Project AGAPE, and spend time reflecting on the places we visit. We will then travel to the capital of Armenia, Yerevan, where we will spend the remaining days visiting Holy Sites, monasteries, open-air markets, and many other places.

Itinerary: A sample itinerary will be emailed to you after you complete the interest form but must be noted that this will not be our exact itinerary.

COST: The estimated cost of the trip is $3,000, which includes flights, food, housing in Vayk, hotel in Yerevan, transportation, sightseeing, etc.

Questions: Any questions can be sent to Ben Rogers at BRogers@wnccumc.org.

Complete Armenia Interest Form

2025 Rwanda Vision Trip Interest

Join us for a Zoe trip to Rwanda to see how the Zoe model is empowering orphans and vulnerable children to move beyond charity. The Zoe Empowers Rwanda headquarters is located in Huye, a city about two hours from the Capital of Kigali. During the 9-day trip, you will visit with and learn from young people who are engaged in each stage of the Zoe Empowers program. You will have an opportunity to be a guest in their homes. You will see how the relationships they have with fellow group members are providing them with an extended family within their communities. You will witness firsthand how their group projects and businesses are helping them to thrive in the midst of adversity. Those who are Zoe Empowerment Partners will have the chance to meet and spend time with their empowerment group.

Dates: July 9-18, 2025

Cost: $1,290 plus airfare (airfare range is between $1200 - $2200). Scholarships are available.

Click here to download the Sample Itinerary.

Check out the Zoe Empowers website for a lot of great information about our trips.

Check out the Zoe Empowers Trip Preparation Timeline.

If you have questions about this trip, please reach out to Brian Mateer, Director of Missional Engagement at WNCC-UMC.

Complete Rwanda Interest Form

Mission Journey Proposal

Are you interested in leading a team on an international or domestic Mission Journey? If so, please click the button below to complete a proposal. Upon review by the Mission Engagement Team, you will be contacted with more information.

Complete Mission Journey Proposal

Upcoming Events

Zoe Empowers Luncheon at Annual Conference 2024

The Missional Engagement Team is sponsoring a luncheon on Friday, June 21, 2024 from Noon to 1:30. Location is Warren Center at Lake Junaluska (former Methodist Museum building). Come and hear what God is doing with the ministry of Zoe Empowers. A boxed lunch will be served. There is no charge for this event. Registration is required.

Justice & Jazz

An evening of Jazz, Fellowship and Brews at Frog Level Brewing, Green Room, 56 Commerce St, Waynesville beginning at 7 pm on June 21, 2024. See more information in the Annual Conference Programs and Reports publication. Please visit the Collective Renewal Resource website for information on sign up.

Missional Collective

For more information on this years' Missional Collective, please visit the Collective Renewal Resource website.

Youth Leaders' Vision Trip - Puerto Rico

On August 8-12, 2024, Youth Leaders from across the Conference will be invited to participate in a Vision Trip to Puerto. Stay tuned for more information and registration information.