Latest Updates
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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→
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Transitions
As we look ahead to a time of transition across our connection, Bishop Shelton prays for God’s comfort, peace, joy, and hope to be upon you and your church. Continue Reading→
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Retirements and Episcopal Staff Changes
Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton announces upcoming retirements and changes in the Episcopal Office, effective July 1, 2023. Rev. Dr. Kenneth W. Locklear will enter retirement under Book of Discipline ¶ […] Continue Reading→
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Praying for the Appointment Season
As we enter into the upcoming appointment season, I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to engage with this process through prayer and support for your Cabinet. […] Continue Reading→
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Come Meet Bishop Shelton
There is still time for you to meet and have conversation with Bishop Shelton at a district gathering. Gatherings are scheduled in the Fairway, Gateway, and Capital districts. “A lot of our […] Continue Reading→
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Four Exciting Opportunities for You
Congregations and Clergy, It is a wonderful time to be a United Methodist! Here are four exciting opportunities for you: 1. Our Guest Teacher for the 2023 Session of the […] Continue Reading→
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How to Watch Bishop Shelton’s Assignment Service
We are looking forward to the service celebrating the assignment of Bishop Shelton to the Raleigh Episcopal Area. We hope that you will participate virtually on Sunday, February 5, at […] Continue Reading→