Annual Conference 2026
Serve Joyfully
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.
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.
Briefing Session
May 27 @ 12 pm
Get ready for AC 2026 by watching the briefing session, featuring important updates.
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.
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.
⚖️ Proposed 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.
AC STORE
Get ready for AC 2026 with exclusive United Methodist t-shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies! Order by May 6 to guarantee your size and style. Choose to have your items shipped to your home or pick them up when you check in at Annual Conference. On-site merchandise will be limited, so ordering ahead is the best way to make sure you don’t miss out!
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.
View Restaurants in the Area→
View Discounts for AC Attendees→
LATEST UPDATES
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AC 2026 is One Week Away!
Workbook Now Available As part of our commitment to faithful stewardship of resources, this year’s Annual Conference Workbook will be available in a digital format. We encourage all attendees to download the workbook to their laptop, tablet, or mobile device and review it before arriving at Annual Conference. Having the workbook readily available on your… Continue Reading→
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AC 2026: Briefing Session Recording Now Available
Missed the Briefing Session or want to review the information? Watch the recording for important Annual Conference updates and information to help you prepare for your time in Greenville. Restaurant Discounts Check out exclusive restaurant discounts and special offers available for AC attendees. Learn More→ Download the NC Conference App Everything you need for AC,… Continue Reading→
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AC 2026: Briefing Session Today
Join us today, May 27, at noon for the Annual Conference Briefing Session and receive the latest updates, important reminders, and key information to help you prepare for conference. Books at AC Check out several books Bishop Shelton has recommended for this year’s Annual Conference. These books can be purchased from Cokesbury and borrowed from the… Continue Reading→
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AC 2026: Proposed Rules Now Available
Annual Conference 2026 is one month away! The Proposed Conference Rules are now available online. These guidelines help shape how we gather, worship, and make decisions together at Annual Conference. Review them in advance to be informed and ready for the work ahead. Important Info As we prepare, take a moment to view important information… Continue Reading→
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Bishop’s Book Recommendations & Free Books at Annual Conference
Cokesbury has invited Bishop Shelton to share her book recommendations online, and once again, there will be a table of free books at the Greenville Convention Center for attendees to Annual Conference. Bishop’s Book Recommendations Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton chose several books to recommend for this year’s Annual Conference. These books can be purchased from… Continue Reading→
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Meet Our AC 2026 Speakers
We can’t wait for you to hear from this year’s Annual Conference speakers! Through worship, storytelling, and meaningful messages, we’ll be encouraged and inspired to Love Boldly, Serve Joyfully, and Lead Courageously. Learning Labs Before the business of Annual Conference begins, join us for Learning Labs on June 17 at 2 and 3:30 pm. Come ready… Continue Reading→