Grace for the Future
Graceful Justice: Rooted in Our Baptism
When
June 15-18, 2022
View the Agenda
Where
Greenville Convention Center
303 Greenville Blvd SW
Greenville, NC 27834
Annual Conference will be livestreamed for the general public and non-voting members. Full participation (including voting) is only possible in person.
For the health and safety of all, masks are encouraged during Annual Conference. If you do not have a mask, please visit the Registration Desk to pick one up.
Quick Links
Some helpful links for AC 2022.
AC 2022: Briefing Session
Watch below or in the NC Conference app.
View Frequently Asked Questions.
Speakers
Bishop Leonard E. Fairley
Bishop, Raleigh Area
Rev. Janet Wolf
Former Director, Children’s Defense Fund
Rev. Dr. Kenneth W. Locklear
Gateway District Superintendent
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