Latest Updates
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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→
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Bishop Shelton Announces New Cabinet Appointments
Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton announces new Cabinet appointments for the North Carolina Conference, effective July 1, 2023. Rev. David Blackman, current Beacon District Superintendent, moves to the Gateway District following […] Continue Reading→
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Bishop Shelton – Easter Video After Party
Bishop Shelton and the confirmation class from St. Luke UMC in Sanford have put together a special Easter message for us. We celebrate confirmands all over our NC Conference connection! Continue Reading→
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Easter Sunday – Bishop Connie Shelton
“After the Sabbath, as the first light of the new week dawned, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to keep vigil at the tomb. (Matthew 28:1, MSG) “Why do […] Continue Reading→