The North Carolina Conference supports the work of local churches and communities in the ongoing work of making disciples for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
We encourage you to explore the work of our conference committees and to find ways you can engage in our common mission across the connection.
Latest Updates
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A Pilgrimage of Pain and Hope
Duke Memorial UMC shares their journey on a Pilgrimage through Durham, NC, focused on the history of racism in the area. The church received a Peace with Justice grant to […] Continue Reading→
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Safe Sanctuaries: Basics & Best Practices
The NC Conference Safe Sanctuaries Team, in partnership with the Center for Leadership Excellence, will offer a workshop is designed for those who need a refresher on basics and best practices and/or for those who are new to their local church’s Safe Sanctuaries team. Continue Reading→
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What Does the UMC Say? Militarization at the Border
In November 2022, Hope 4 Humanity (H4H) participated in a direct action at the Washington DC headquarters of the Department of Homeland Security/Customs Border Patrol and in legislative advocacy urging our legislators to defund federal support of Operation Lone Star, a program that escalates militarization of the border and is fueled by white supremist rhetoric. Continue Reading→
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Nominations Open – Harry Denman Evangelism Awards
Have you seen your pastor reaching out into the community to form deeper connections with your neighbors? Is there a youth in your church who invites and welcomes new people into youth group? Do […] Continue Reading→
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A Webinar from the Financial Discipleship Committee and the Center for Leadership Excellence
The NCCUMC Financial Discipleship committee, in partnership with the Center for Leadership Excellence, presents a virtual workshop with Bonnie Marden… Our world is experiencing both increasing wealth and increasing financial needs. Imagine […] Continue Reading→
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
My first day of Licensing School for Local Pastors, I walked into the classroom at Duke Divinity School, where I was greeted by the irrepressible Dr. Belton Joyner. With a […] Continue Reading→
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Join Us for a Safe Sanctuaries Workshop
The Safe Sanctuaries Team and the Center for Leadership Excellence present a workshop that will equip you to review, update, and fine-tune your existing Safe Sanctuaries policy. Continue Reading→
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New Church Safety and Security Resources
The Safe Sanctuaries webpage has new resources on the topics of Church Safety and Security. Please click here to access links to a Bible study, risk management checklists, guides to […] Continue Reading→
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What does the UMC Say? Public Education
In the current climate of intense public education scrutiny in North Carolina, church volunteers and other education advocates are working overtime to serve as charitable organizations and vehicles for social justice. Our NC General Assembly refused to comply with the 1997 Leandro decision to fully fund our public schools in a manner that ensures that all children receive a “free, appropriate public education.” Inadequate funding causes our schools to struggle to educate children. Our General Assembly withholds millions of available dollars while increasing the amount earmarked for vouchers that allow public tax dollars to be used for private school tuition. Per pupil expenditure is among the lowest in the country, the teacher shortage is at an all-time high, and educators’ salaries are the lowest in the Southeast. Continue Reading→