Annual Conference 2026
Annual Conference is June 18-20. Watch plenary sessions live, view resources, and updates throughout the event.
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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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Latest Updates
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Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Video
The Bishop’s Gun Violence Prevention Task Force seeks to create safer, more peaceful communities throughout the North Carolina Annual Conference. Part of our work is advocating for responsible gun ownership to help decrease gun violence in our communities. The video showcases a recent advocacy event where we worked with partner non-profits to urge North Carolina… Continue Reading→
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Clergy Moving Forms Available
The policy and forms needed to assist the clergy in moving well are available. Please follow this link to find the itinerant checklist and the moving expense requisition that must be completed during and after your move. Please submit your moving expense requisition within four months of your move. Requests submitted after this deadline cannot be reimbursed. Continue Reading→
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Upcoming Grant, Scholarship & Loan Opportunities
The NC Conference recommends the following grants, scholarships, and loans available to United Methodist churches and ministry leaders in the North Carolina Conference. These programs are funded by the Conference or our partner organizations. The funding opportunities listed here have application deadlines in the near future. Additional funding opportunities will be available later this year.… Continue Reading→
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Annual Conference Online Store Reopens!
Back by popular demand and for a limited time! The Annual Conference 2026 Store has reopened! If you missed getting your new NC Conference t-shirts or hoodies, the AC 26 Merchandise Mart is open again until July 8. Honor the legacy of John Wesley with our “Do No Harm…” collection or highlight our mission to… Continue Reading→
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NC Conference Pledges $223,184 for Miracle Sunday
Editor’s Note: The totals received were updated on July 6, 2026. The NC Conference joined in the Miracle Sunday Offering on May 17, 2026, for The Endowment for Theological Education. Together, United Methodists around the world are raising up new generations of clergy leaders through this one-time worldwide offering. The NC Conference raised a total of… Continue Reading→
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Communications Director Search Update
At the 2026 Annual Conference, we shared that Ryan Kuecks, who had accepted the position of Director of Communications for the North Carolina Conference, experienced an unexpected change in family circumstances that prevented him from accepting the position at this time. We remain grateful to Ryan for his interest in serving the conference and continue… Continue Reading→
Five Focus Areas
As we strive to make disciples, we focus on these five areas.
