Annual Conference 2026
Serve Joyfully
Celebrating God’s work among us and making Spirit-led decisions that shape the mission and future of the church as United Methodists gather to worship, connect, and engage in holy conferencing.
What’s New
📓 Conference Workbook
Download your digital guidebook to all things Annual Conference before you arrive in Greenville!
💻 Briefing Session Recording
Missed the Briefing Session or want to review the information? Watch the recording for important information to help you prepare for Conference.
SCHEDULE & EVENTS
Agenda
June 18-20
An overview of pre-conference events, worship, business sessions, and key events throughout Annual Conference.
Learning Labs
June 17 @ 2 & 3:30 pm
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.
Briefing Session
May 27 @ 12 pm
Get ready for AC 2026 by watching the briefing session, featuring important updates.
Resources
📓 Conference Workbook
Your digital guidebook for AC, packed with the agenda, resolutions, rules, special meals, and everything you need to navigate the week.
📌 Displays
Showcase your ministry or organization by reserving a display table during Annual Conference.
🤝 Opportunities to Serve
Help make this gathering welcoming and meaningful by serving in one of our many support roles.
⚖️ Conference Rules
An outline of the procedures, structure, and responsibilities that guide the North Carolina Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church.
📝 Resolutions
Resolutions that address issues impacting Conference members, their neighbors, and the worldwide United Methodist Church.
🎤 Speakers
Featured speakers who will lead and inspire us to Serve Joyfully through worship and plenary sessions.
✅ Voting Information
Featured speakers who will lead and inspire us to Serve Joyfully through worship and plenary sessions.
👟 5K Run/Walk
Join fellow Conference members for movement, fellowship, and fresh air at our 5K Run/Walk on June 19.
Ministry in Action
Outreach Project
Help ensure students have the essential supplies they need to learn, stay organized, and succeed in school by bringing individual school supplies or completed kits to AC.
Health Opportunities
Blueprint for Wellness screening appointments are available for Conference HealthFlex plan participants on June 19.
Special Offering
This year’s offering supports The Endowment Fund for Theological Education. Your gift helps build sustainable support by endowing Wesleyan theological education in Africa, Europe, and the Philippines.
Plan Your Visit
AC Kids
Childcare is available for AC attendees with children aged 3 through rising 5th graders. Spaces are limited.
Housing
Greenville has a variety of hotel options. View our housing page to see a list of hotels, pricing, and information about ECU housing.
Special Meals
Explore a list of meals organized to encourage connection & fellowship during the Conference.
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.
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LATEST UPDATES
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Annual Conference Online Store Reopens!
Back by popular demand and for a limited time! The Annual Conference 2026 Store has reopened! If you missed getting your new NC Conference t-shirts or hoodies, the AC 26 Merchandise Mart is open again until July 8. Honor the legacy of John Wesley with our “Do No Harm…” collection or highlight our mission to… Continue Reading→
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AC 2026: Final Wrap-Up
The North Carolina Annual Conference convened in Greenville, NC, from June 18 to 20, 2026. 1,013 people attended the conference, which focused on the theme “Serve Joyfully,” part of the vision statement for The United Methodist Church. Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton presided over the NC Annual Conference as the episcopal leader. On Wednesday, June 17,… Continue Reading→
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Ordering of Ministry Service
The 2026 Service for the Ordering of Ministry began with a prelude called “Total Praise” offered by Mr. Paul Saik, the Annual Conference Choir, and several instrumentalists. This was followed by a hymn, “Lift High the Cross,” where clergy from around the Annual Conference processed into the worship space. Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton called the… Continue Reading→
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Annual Conference 2027 Scheduled
Annual Conference 2027 will take place in Greenville, NC, at the Greenville Convention Center in June of 2027. Rev. Gray Southern, Conference Secretary, proposed the dates of June 16-19, 2026, asking attendees to plan for a four-day event. This will provide flexibility as the Secretary’s Office works to determine a final schedule. Article written by… Continue Reading→
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Closing Plenary and Full Communion Conversation
On Saturday morning, the Annual Conference gathered for a joy-filled, meaningful final plenary session. Celebration of the Lumbee Nation continued as Rev. Jim Jones, a member of the Lumbee tribe, offered highlights of connections between the Lumbee and the NC Conference. This relationship goes back to 1888, and through the years, this partnership has spread… Continue Reading→
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Remaining Resolutions Presented Friday Afternoon
On Friday afternoon, the NC Annual Conference body continued its work addressing the 11 resolutions submitted for this session. Rev. William Sabiston, chair of the Resolutions Committee, reminded attendees that resolutions are an opportunity to articulate the conference’s stances on a variety of topics. To begin this portion of the plenary session, Sabiston recommended the… Continue Reading→