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  • Hope and Action: Understanding Immigration Today and Equipping a Faithful Response

    Hope and Action: Understanding Immigration Today and Equipping a Faithful Response

    Angelica Acosta Garnett, an educator, and Doug Thie, an immigration lawyer with 14 years of experience, drew on their experience in community education, advocacy, and immigrant support to provide biblical frameworks and context on current immigration realities affecting our neighbors and communities.  Angelica started by inviting attendees to reflect on a question: ā€œwhere do your…

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  • Engaging and Welcoming New People: Why are People Not Coming or Staying at Our Church?

    Engaging and Welcoming New People: Why are People Not Coming or Staying at Our Church?

    Rev. Dr. Tim Catlett, Executive Director of New Faith Communities, and Rev. Hope Ledbetter-Bock, Associate Director of New Faith Communities and Clergy Life, led the learning lab on ā€œEngaging and Welcoming New People.ā€ It was grounded in Matthew 25, ā€œI was a stranger and you welcomed me,ā€ and Hebrews 13, ā€œDo not neglect to show…

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  • AC 2026: Three Days and Counting

    AC 2026: Three Days and Counting

    Workbook & Agenda View the digital Annual Conference workbook, your go-to guide for the week, including the agenda, resolutions, rules, special meals, and other key information to help you navigate Annual Conference. As part of our commitment to faithful stewardship of resources, this year’s workbook will be available only in a digital format and will not be printed. We…

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  • AC 2026 is One Week Away!

    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…

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  • AC 2026: Briefing Session Recording Now Available

    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,…

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  • AC 2026: Briefing Session Today

    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.Ā These books can be purchased from Cokesbury and borrowed from the…

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