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From the Bishop
Embracing Mary’s Spirit: A Christmas Reflection
Bishop Connie Shelton offers a Christmas reflection on Mary’s Magnificat and its significance for us today.
Disaster Ministries
Hurricane Helene Disaster Response
Our hearts and prayers are with the people of Western North Carolina and across the Southeast in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s devastating flooding and severe weather. Learn how you can help support disaster relief efforts.
Prayers for Unity
In this season, we’re reminded of our call to unity. We offer these videos each day this week where clergy from our conference share brief prayers for peace, understanding, and guidance.
NC Conference events and updates from the past month.
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Commit to a faithful, intentional prayer life this year, using Pray As You Go as a daily framework.
Local churches equipped to be hospitable places for anyone whose church has closed or disaffiliated.
Upcoming Events
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Pastor Lookup
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Online Data Collection
Compensation, Audit, Charge Conference, and Statistical Tables.
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Latest Updates
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Join us for The Art of Neighboring workshop!
What if Jesus really meant for us to love our actual neighbors? The Evangelism & Discipleship Committee, in partnership with the Center for Leadership Excellence, invites you to explore this […] Continue Reading→
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2025 IRS Standard Mileage Rates
On December 19, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service issued the 2024 standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical, or moving purposes. Beginning […] Continue Reading→
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Gathering with the Spirit
The Center for Leadership Excellence presents Gathering with the Spirit, a webinar with Daniel Castelo. This webinar will explore the different characteristics and aspects surrounding the Holy Spirit in Scripture, including noting significant passages and trends both in the Old and New Testaments. Continue Reading→
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Conference Youth Event Dates for 2025
The schedule for 2025 Conference youth events is now available! Registration for the 2025 events and volunteer staff applications will open in early January. Stay tuned for more information! We […] Continue Reading→
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Join us for a Day of Learning…The Spiritual Practice of Social Transformation
In a world of so much hurt, how can we create communities of care and healing? While much of contemporary Christianity careens toward a spirituality of individual salvation and the afterlife, the call of Jesus to create communities that enact justice and bring peace on earth is often tragically ignored. This day of Looking Inward,… Continue Reading→
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Embracing Mary’s Spirit: A Christmas Reflection
Bishop Connie Shelton offers a Christmas reflection on Mary’s Magnificat and its significance for us today. Continue Reading→
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Leadership and Church Administration: Looking Back, Moving Foward
In this workshop, we will examine the importance and process of annual assessments and evaluations in strengthening pastoral ministry. We will also consider the significance of looking forward and goal-setting for the year ahead. Chris Brady and Carl Frazier will lead our conversation from both the district superintendents’ and pastors’ points of view. Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement for December
There have been times in my life when I have stood before a board table full of men to plead my case or that of another. Nine times out of ten, I knew more about the topic and had more firsthand experience than they did, yet just standing in front of men who all looked… Continue Reading→
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Close-out period for 2024 apportionments
In order to receive credit for 2024, apportionment and advance special payments must be received in the Conference Treasurer’s Office by Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Click here for more details and […] Continue Reading→
Five Focus Areas
As we strive to make disciples, we focus on these five areas.
#BeUMC
Christ-Centered People of God
Let’s remind ourselves of who we are at our best — the spirit-filled, resilient, connected, missional, faithful, diverse, deeply rooted, committed, disciple-making, Jesus-seeking, generous, justice-seeking, world-changing people of God called The United Methodist Church.
