Latest Updates
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Council of Bishops Letter: NC Cabinet Edition
Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton and the NC Cabinet encourage all local churches in the NC Conference to read this letter from the Council of Bishops during their worship services on […] Continue Reading→
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Embracing Mary’s Spirit: A Christmas Reflection
Bishop Connie Shelton offers a Christmas reflection on Mary’s Magnificat and its significance for us today. Continue Reading→
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Bishop Shelton to serve on the Design Team for the 2026 Leadership Gathering
Bishop Tracy S. Malone, president of The Council of Bishops (COB) of The United Methodist Church, has named the Design Team to plan the COB Leadership Gathering that will take […] Continue Reading→
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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→