Annual Conference 2025
This June, we’ll celebrate God’s work among us and make Spirit-led decisions that shape the mission and future of the church as United Methodists gather to worship, connect, and engage in holy conferencing—rooted in our call to Love Boldly.
What’s New
💻 Briefing Session
Join us for the AC Briefing Session on May 28 at noon. We’ll share an overview about this year’s gathering and discuss key updates in the Conference Workbook, your guidebook to all things AC.
📓Conference Workbook
View the go-to guide for Annual Conference 2025, packed with the agenda, resolutions, rules, special meals, and everything you need to navigate the week.
📝 Agenda
Pre-conference Learning Labs, featuring Rev. Dr. Lydia Muñoz and Rev. Dr. Michael Adam Beck, will start on Wednesday, June 11, at 3 pm. The business of the Annual Conference will begin on Thursday, June 12, with the Clergy and Laity sessions in the morning and Opening Worship after lunch.
✅ Voting Information
An overview of the official constitutional amendments drafts that will be voted on at our Annual Conference meeting, and information about lanyard colors.
🎤 Speakers
Meet the featured speakers and guests who will lead and inspire us through worship and plenary sessions as we grow in disciple making, leader forming, and peace building.
📢 Resolutions
Resolutions address issues impacting both Conference members and their neighbors, as well as matters relevant to the worldwide United Methodist Church.
⚖️ Proposed Conference Rules
An outline of the procedures, structure, and responsibilities that guide the North Carolina Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church.
✏️ Learning Labs
Designed to equip, inspire, and connect you around the heart of disciple making, leader forming, and peace building. Participation is free and open to the public.
❤️ Special Offerings
Support life-changing ministry through this year’s Special Offerings!
📚 Book Signings
Explore a variety of inspiring books, connect with authors during conference!
Accommodations & Meals
🏢 Housing
Greenville has a variety of hotel options. View our housing page to see a list of hotels, pricing, and also information about ECU housing.
🍽️ Special Meals
Explore a list of meals organized by committees to encourage connection and fellowship during the Conference.
Make a Difference
Join the movement to make a global impact—one kit at a time! Help us reach our goal of 1,000 Menstrual Hygiene Kits to support women and girls around the world. Every kit collected brings care and hope to those in need.
Health & Wellness
Take charge of your well-being while you’re at AC 2025! Enjoy free health screenings from ECU Health, plus exclusive wellness incentives for HealthFlex participants through Blueprint for Wellness. Clergy can also learn about the new Compass retirement plan in an upcoming webinar.
Find Your Way Around Greenville
Greenville Convention Center
Over 91,000 sq. ft. of newly renovated event space on 32 acres.
Restaurants
With 88 restaurants within a 1.5-mile radius of the Greenville Convention Center, there are menus that appeal to every appetite.
Latest Updates
The latest news, articles, and updates.
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Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton calls for a virtual Special Session of the North Carolina Annual Conference on Saturday, October 7, beginning at 10 am. The sole purpose of the called session is to ratify or not ratify the Disaffiliation Agreements of the approximately 20 local churches asking to disaffiliate from The United Methodist Church under… Continue Reading→
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FAYETTEVILLE, NC— Representatives from local United Methodist churches in eastern North Carolina met Saturday, Nov. 19, at Methodist University for a Special Called Annual Conference to receive requests and ratify disaffiliation for 249 churches. Bishop Leonard E. Fairley, the episcopal leader, presided over the conference. A process for disaffiliation was established by the 2019 General… Continue Reading→
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Dear Friends: Grace and peace from Jesus Christ. You are receiving this letter because you are a member of the NC Annual Conference, either lay or clergy. You are therefore invited to attend the Special Called Session of the Conference to be held on Saturday, November 19, 2022, beginning at 10:00 am in Huff Concert… Continue Reading→