Latest Updates
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Bishop Shelton Announces New Cabinet Appointments Beginning July 2026
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 Continue Reading→
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Good News in the Night
Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton shares a Christmas message encouraging compassion and gratitude, reminding everyone of God’s presence in all circumstances, and inviting love and understanding during this season. Continue Reading→
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Won’t we join in God’s miracle?
Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton and Rev. Bill Gattis invite churches to save the date for a special Miracle Sunday Offering on May 17, 2026, for The Endowment for Theological Education. Continue Reading→
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Advent Whisper
Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton offers an Advent reflection grounded in Romans 13, calling us to “wake up” to God’s nearness. She invites us to step beyond comfort and build genuine Continue Reading→
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Thanksgiving Reflections: Joy, Gratitude, and Acknowledgment
Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton shares a Thanksgiving reflection centered on Psalm 100, highlighting joy, gratitude, and the presence of God. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing historical truths about Thanksgiving, Continue Reading→
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A Faithful Call to Stand with Our Immigrant Neighbors
Versión en Español→ Friends, Over the past several days, through both local and national reports—and through close partnership with trusted community leaders—we have learned of increased federal immigration enforcement activity Continue Reading→
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UMC Bishops finish Canvassing of Amendments; All Four are Ratified
The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church has completed canvassing the votes of annual conferences on the four constitutional amendments that were approved by the 2024 General Conference. With Continue Reading→
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Bishops to Canvass Constitutional Amendments, Elect New Officers
Council of BishopsFor Immediate ReleaseFriday, October 31, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church will meet Nov. 3-7, 2025, to canvass constitutional amendments passed Continue Reading→
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Faith in Action: Serving Joyfully Together to Restore Hope
Bishop Shelton invites us to join her and the Cabinet for Faith in Action on September 13, September 20, October 18, and October 25 to bring hope to families recovering Continue Reading→