Community Events & Gatherings
Explore our upcoming town halls, conferences, and community events designed to support and uplift rural and small-town leaders.
Our Upcoming Events
Thu
Aug 21
Aug 21 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
More details soon
Date: Aug 21
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: Free
Venue : Aymer Center, NC United States
Our Past Events
Fri
May 31
May 31 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Strengthen Your Congregation Workshop Series:
"Sacred Spaces, Secure Places: Building a Protected Faith Community"
Join us for a powerful in-person workshop focused on practical strategies for building a stronger, more sustainable faith-based community.
Topics we covered:
- Grant Writing
- Financial Sustainability
- Outreach Within Your Congregation – Part 1
- Location Security
From Our Church Community to You
Our small church rarely gets opportunities like this. The HoodEmpowers event brought us tools, encouragement, and a sense of unity we didn’t even know we were missing. We left feeling uplifted, equipped, and ready to serve our community with new purpose
Pastor Angela M.
New Light Baptist Church
Being in a rural area, we often feel overlooked. But HoodEmpowers made us feel seen. The sessions were relevant, Spirit-led, and deeply empowering. This wasn’t just an event — it was a spiritual recharge
Deacon James W
Grace Chapel Fellowship
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Host a Community Event
Support rural and small-town leaders by hosting an event with The Institute for Rural and Small-Town Ministry & Leaders. Whether you’re interested in a focused Town Hall Meeting or inviting us to your next community gathering, we’re here to uplift and empower!