The NC Conference Deacon Endowment is now accepting applications for all eligible clergy serving under deacon’s orders, or certified candidates pursuing ordination on the deacon track. Applicants must actively serve or intend to serve the NC Conference.
The two categories of benefit include the 1) Judy Stephen’s
Continuing Education Scholarships, and 2) Good Samaritan needs.
In 2026, awards up to $2000 are available.
Applications are accepted through March 1, 2026. All deacons and
certified deacon candidates will receive the application through
email in the coming days. For more information, contact Rev. Joyce
Day at jday@nccumc.org.
Anyone is welcome to give to The Deacon Endowment. Donations
can be made electronically at umfnc.org/give or by check to:
The United Methodist Foundation
(memo line– NCC Deacon Endowment)
700 Waterfield Ridge Place
Garner, NC 27529