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News and updates about Annual Conference.
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Annual Conference Online Store is Live!
The Annual Conference 2026 Store is now open and ready for orders! Whether you’re looking for something to wear at this year’s Annual Conference or simply want to represent your faith year-round, there’s something for everyone in our new online store. Shop our United Methodist t-shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies featuring the denomination’s new vision statement:…
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2026 LEP Nominations Open
Lay members play a key role in linking the mission and vision of the local congregation with the mission and vision of the Annual Conference. One of the many ways that the laity can actively participate in the life and work of our conference is through attending our annual conference meeting June 18-20, 2026, at…
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Your Voice Matters – Nominations Open March 2.
Annual Conference Lay Member Nominations: March 2- 28 Our Annual Conference happens June 18-20, 2026, at the Greenville Convention Center, and we want YOU there. This is where local church mission connects with our conference-wide vision – a space for inspiring worship and holy conferencing as we shape our future together. What is the Lay…
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Annual Conference 2026 Website is Now Live
The countdown to Annual Conference 2026 begins now! We are excited to share that the Annual Conference 2026 website is officially live as we prepare to gather around our theme, Serve Joyfully. Mark your calendar for June 18ā20, 2026, when we will come together at the Greenville Convention Center for worship, learning, and holy conferencing. Learning Labs…
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Many Voices, One Church: Lay Participation in Annual Conference 2026
Lay members play a crucial role in connecting the local congregation’s mission and vision with those of the Annual Conference. One of the many ways laity can actively participate in the life and work of our conference is by attending our annual conference meeting, scheduled for June 18-20, 2026, at the Greenville Convention Center. Here…
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Lay Equalization Plan for Our Annual Conference
In 2021, our Annual Conference adopted a Lay Equalization Plan (LEP) that helps guide the nomination and selection process for at-large lay members to our Annual Conference. The purpose of this plan is to ensure an equal number of clergy (active & retired) and lay members participate in our NC Annual Conference. This plan calls…