Latest Updates
News and updates about Annual Conference.
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Bishop’s Letter to the Editor on Immigration
In accordance with Resolution IV from Annual Conference 2025, the Bishop, in consultation with the Conference Secretary and Director of Connectional Ministries, wrote the following letter naming the North Carolina Conferenceās commitment to take a more public stand in support of immigrants and refugees. We submitted the letter to the News & Observer on August…
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New Partnership with The Duke Endowment and NC Department of Adult Correction Builds Bridges Between Churches and Correctional Facilities
At Annual Conference 2025, Rev. Robb Webb, Director of the Rural Church Division of The Duke Endowment, announced an exciting new partnership between The Duke Endowment, the North Carolina Conference, the Western North Carolina Conference, and the NC Department of Adult Correction. This initiative aims to strengthen connections between local churches and correctional facilities across…
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AC 2025: Final Wrap-Up
The North Carolina Annual Conference convened in Greenville, NC, from June 12 to 14, 2025. 1,010 persons attended the conference, which focused on the theme of Love Boldly, part of the new vision statement for The United Methodist Church. Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton presided over the NC Annual Conference as the episcopal leader. On Wednesday,…
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Ordering of Ministry Service
After the fixing of appointments and the conclusion of business, 41 persons publicly proclaimed their call to ministry during the Ordering of Ministry Service on Saturday, June 14, in the Greenville Convention Center. Paul Saik and the Annual Conference Choir sang āYou Are Holyā to gather and prepare the people, followed by the tradition of…
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Annual Conference 2026 Scheduled
The next session of the Annual Conference will be held in Greenville, North Carolina, at the Greenville Convention Center from June 18 to June 20, 2026. Early bird registration is scheduled for June 17.
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Closing Plenary and Fixing of Appointments
Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton opened the Saturday morning session with prayer, inviting the Holy Spirit to guide the remaining business of this yearās annual conference and encouraging conference members to be committed to loving boldly, serving joyfully, and leading courageously. The Statisticianās report, presented by Rev. Dennis Peay and adopted by the conference body, provides…