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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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? The Board of Church and Society
The North Carolina Conference Board of Church and Society is a group of committed clergy and laity who seek to relate the gospel of Jesus Christ to the ministry and […] Continue Reading→
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Relational and Ecumenical Ministry…Seeking Authentic Connection
Sometimes it takes a little nudge to reach out to a neighbor and start to build a relationship. The NC Conference CUIR committee and Center for Leadership Excellence seek to encourage church leaders to develop intentional ecumenical partnerships and Pan Methodist connections. Continue Reading→
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Peace with Justice Grants
Does your work and ministry strive for deep societal and policy-oriented change? If your United Methodist church, or nonprofit with a connection to a UMC is committed to justice and equity, take note of this opportunity to apply for a Peace with Justice grant. Continue Reading→
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The ABCs of Diversity: Helping Kids (and Ourselves!) Engage Our Differences
In partnership with the NC Conference Evangelism and Discipleship committee, the Center for Leadership Excellence invites you to a virtual workshop designed for children’s ministers, youth ministers, parents, and those who […] Continue Reading→
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Announcing the 2022 Denman Award Recipients
The NC Conference Discipleship and Evangelism Committee was pleased to announce the 2022 Denman Award recipients at Annual Conference. These three individuals–one clergy, one youth, and one laity–all model what […] Continue Reading→
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Growing Generosity in Changing Times
The pandemic has reminded us that we are all in this together! The shifts our churches have experienced help us realize that we must rethink stewardship and work collaboratively toward […] Continue Reading→