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News and updates about Annual Conference.
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Love Boldly: Connectional Ministries
Camp and Retreat Ministries After several musical selections played by Paul Saik, Director of Music Ministries from Centenary UMC in New Bern, Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton called the body to order on Friday morning. Shelton reminded the body that Christians are called to love boldly, serve joyfully, and live courageously by the power of the…
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Ice Cream Social & Book Signing
On Thursday evening, conference attendees enjoyed an ice cream social in the East Wing of the Greenville Convention Center. This year, we had four ice cream scoopers, which helped shorten the line. After getting a scoop of the flavor of their choice, adults, youth, and kids gathered in the Emerald Room to fellowship and connect…
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Thursday Afternoon Reports
New Faith Communities On Thursday, Rev. Dr. Tim Catlett, Executive Director of the Office of New Faith Communities, celebrated the many congregations across our Conference who are co-creating new places for new people to gather in communion with Jesus Christ. Catlett highlighted churches like Hope Recovery UMC in Wilmington and Storied Church in Mebane, which…
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Voting on Constitutional Amendments
In 2025, lay and clergy members of the NC Annual Conference are voting on whether to ratify four amendments to The United Methodist Church’s Constitution recommended by General Conference in 2024. Members of all annual conferences throughout the world are voting on these four recommended amendments at their annual conference sessions. Ratification requires two-thirds of…
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Thursday Plenary Session Begins
The Annual Conference 2025 business session began Thursday afternoon with Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton inviting the members to join in prayer for Capital District Superintendent Chris Brady, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. At Brady’s request, members are encouraged to wear blue on Friday in recognition of men’s health, both physical and emotional. Jon Strother…
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Laity Begin Conference with Executive Session Featuring Michael Adam Beck
The Laity Executive Session on Thursday morning began with inspiring music led by Jay Locklear, including the singing of two songs, “Covenant Prayer” and “New Wine.” Youth leaders shared scripture, a devotion, and a prayer centered on the Annual Conference theme: Love Boldly, reminding laity to cast out all fear. The youth offering a devotion…