At their meeting last week in Lake Junaluska, The Council of Bishops made plans to call a special General Conference in 2026. This meeting will not conflict with the Judicial […]
Announcements
UMC Bishops To Meet, Elect New Officers, Discuss Future
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church will meet November 6-11, 2023, at Lake Junaluska Assembly, North Carolina, in the United States to discuss the […]
Keeping the Faith: A New Resource from Duke Clergy Health Initiative
Bishop Shelton shares a new resource from the Duke Clergy Health Initiative called “Keeping the Faith: Conversations to Strengthen the Bond Between Pastors and Church Leaders” to help Staff/Pastor Parish […]
Clergy Fun Day
Bishop Shelton invites clergy to a day of fun at Rockfish Camp & Retreat Center on October 12 at 10 am. Registration for Clergy Fun Day is extended to October […]
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 […]
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 […]