January 18-25, 2026
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
To ground our week in prayer, the members of the Christian Unity and Interreligious Relationships (CUIR) committee will share daily devotions rooted in Ephesians 4.
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As the North Carolina Conference innovates in healthy, missional, and effective ministry, Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton announces new Cabinet appointments, effective July 1, 2026. These appointments mark the conclusion of a two-year experiment in missional partnership, pairing district superintendents with local congregations. What we have learned is clear: 1) A pastoral leader rooted in an…
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North Carolina Conference Welcomes New Director of Communications
The North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church is pleased to announce that Ryan Kuecks will serve as the Director of Communications, beginning July 1, 2026. Kuecks brings more than 12 years of communications experience within The United Methodist Church, along with a passion for storytelling and connectional ministry. He has served in communications… Continue Reading→
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NFC June 2026 Newsletter
Rev. Hope Ledbetter Bock, Assitant Director for New Faith Communities and Clergy Life Butterfly Moments For our May Common Learning Day, we partnered with the Center for Leadership Excellence who hosted a visioning workshop led by Dr. Margaret Brunson. During this workshop, she used the journey of a caterpillar becoming a butterfly as an analogy… Continue Reading→
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Join us for Serving Well in Leadership: Alternate Leadership Structure
The Center for Leadership Excellence presents a webinar with Shannon Marie Berry and Dennis Peay, Serving Well in Leadership: Alternate Leadership Structure. Whether your church calls it a One Board, a Church Council, or a Leadership Team, the challenge is the same: how do we lead together with clarity, purpose, and spiritual depth? Join Shannon Marie… Continue Reading→
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Our 2026-2027 Children’s Ministry Cohort Begins in September
This fall, we’re launching our 2026-2027 NextGen Faith Builders Children’s Ministry Cohort — and we’re inviting children’s ministry leaders to join us! This cohort offers both new and seasoned leaders a space to learn, share ideas, and connect with others who understand the joys and challenges of this work. Together, we’ll explore essential topics like… Continue Reading→
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4 in 1: Preparing Meaningful Funeral and Grief Ministries
The Worship Committee, in partnership with the Center for Leadership Excellence, invites you to 4 in 1: Preparing Meaningful Funeral and Grief Ministries. Continue Reading→
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Bear One Another’s Burdens
Bear One Another’s Burdens, a new resource from the Duke Clergy Health Collaborative, helps P/SPRCs (and other congregational leaders) understand the most common sources of stress their pastors face and identify easy ways to lighten their load. Because when clergy are healthy in their vocation, they can become the foundation of healthy communities. If you’re… Continue Reading→
Five Focus Areas
As we strive to make disciples, we focus on these five areas.
