This story originally appeared on the NC Rural Center website on Dec. 4.
When leaders from the three United Methodist churches comprising the Sanford Circuit Charge gathered to discuss how they could serve their community, the needs were overwhelming.
But one particular conversation helped to reveal how — and who — they could best support in the moment. Members from the charge’s community leadership team were each tasked with asking local individuals, from firefighters to educators, social workers and others, what kept them up at night. They repeatedly heard two concerns…