Latest Updates
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Peay Appointed Conference Statistician Effective October 1
Bishop Connie Shelton is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev. Dennis Peay as Conference Statistician, effective October 1, 2023. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Rev. George Speake for […] Continue Reading→
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Bishop’s Decision of Law
At the 2023 Session of Annual Conference, Rev. Paul Stallsworth requested a decision of law on questions related to the closure of Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church in Wilmington. Bishop […] Continue Reading→
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Bishop Shelton Calls Virtual Special Session of the Annual Conference
Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton calls for a virtual Special Session of the North Carolina Annual Conference on Saturday, October 7, beginning at 10 am. The sole purpose of the called […] Continue Reading→
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Bishop Shelton Responds to Fifth Avenue Lawsuit
Dear Clergy and Laity of the NC Conference, With sadness, The North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church is informing you that the Conference has been sued by the […] Continue Reading→
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Making Disciples – What Are the Ingredients?
Bishop Shelton shares the “recipe” for discipleship and the ingredients we can use in our mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Let’s open […] Continue Reading→
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North Carolina and Western NC Conferences Receive a Five-Year Duke Endowment Grant Exceeding $10 Million
Garner and Huntersville, NC – The North Carolina and Western North Carolina Conferences of The United Methodist Church (UMC) are thrilled to announce that they have each received a generous […] Continue Reading→
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UMC bishops meet, request for 2026 General Conference among other decisions
The bishops of The United Methodist Church completed their Spring 2023 meeting on Friday in a gathering that was awash in the spirit of collegiality and search for the betterment […] Continue Reading→
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Thank You for Praying During Appointment Season
View a special message from Bishop Shelton sharing thanks for your prayers during the appointment-making season and encouraging everyone across our connection to continue praying as new pastors join congregations. Continue Reading→
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Bishop to Hold District Clergy Gatherings
Bishop Shelton values relationships and continues to seek connection with the clergy of the North Carolina Conference. During the month of May, she will be traveling across our connection to […] Continue Reading→