The North Carolina Conference supports the work of our conference Christian Formation committees, which resource our local churches. Explore these links 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? 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… 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→