Latest Updates
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Embracing Community During Advent and Christmas
Bishop Shelton encourages local churches to join in the District Christmas Offering. This year, we’re inviting you to give in your local communities. We want to hear how you are […] Continue Reading→
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Thanksgiving: A Reflection on History & Community
Bishop Shelton celebrates the work of Native American clergy and the Committee on Native American Ministries in honor of Native American Heritage Month and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the […] Continue Reading→
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Bishop Shelton: Clergy Appreciation Month
Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton celebrates Clergy Appreciation Month by emphasizing the importance of clergy well-being amid the challenges they face in ministry. She encourages clergy to prioritize their mental, physical, […] Continue Reading→
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Bishop Shelton Announces Cabinet Transition Beginning January 2025
As we continue to “right-size” in the North Carolina Conference, Bishop Shelton announces a Cabinet transition, effective January 1, 2025. Rev. Tara Lain, current Harbor District Superintendent, will become the […] Continue Reading→
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Bishop Shelton Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton celebrates Hispanic-Latinx Heritage Month with this video message honoring Hispanic-Latinx leaders in the NC Conference and the continuing work of Hispanic-Latinx Ministries. Continue Reading→
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Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief Efforts
Bishop Shelton encourages churches to respond to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene with love, compassion, and action by assembling UMCOR cleaning kits. Continue Reading→
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Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton Reassigned to the NC Conference
During the Thursday evening session of the 2024 Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference, the SEJ Committee on Episcopacy announced the assignment of Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton to the North Carolina Conference for […] Continue Reading→
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Celebrating 2024 Graduates
Bishop Shelton celebrates graduates and shares an opportunity for a scholarship from the Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry. The Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry is happy […] Continue Reading→
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Bishop Carlton P. Minnick, Jr. Dies at Age 96
Bishop Carlton P. Minnick, Jr. September 8, 1927 – May 4, 2024 With hearts filled with gratitude for a life well-lived, Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton and the North Carolina Conference […] Continue Reading→