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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Celebrate Those Sharing Christ’s Love – Nominate for the Evangelism Awards!
Jesus calls us to share the good news and make disciples. Every day, people in our churches live out this call—building relationships, extending invitations, and sharing Christ’s love in ways that transform lives… Continue Reading→
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Curriculum Survey — Win a $100 Cokesbury Gift Card
How does your church choose curriculum for Sunday School, small groups, or Bible studies? The Evangelism & Discipleship Committee is gathering insight from across the conference about how churches select and use curriculum – especially resources rooted in Wesleyan/Methodist theology. Continue Reading→
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Day 8
Shawn Blackwelder, Day 8: As we celebrate Holy Communion, the clearest expression of Christian unity we have this side of Heaven, we pray these words: “Make us one with Christ, one with each other, and one in ministry to all the world….” When we approach the Table of Grace, we gather with others like us… Continue Reading→
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Day 7
Elizabeth Polk, Day 7: On a trip to Colonial Williamsburg years ago, my sons and I wandered into one of the homes. There we found a weaver sitting at her loom. We watched as she gracefully intertwined the strips of fabric one into another and into another. Before our eyes an intricate pattern began emerging,… Continue Reading→
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Day 6
Seyun Hwang, Day 6: There are days when this verse feels familiar, almost too familiar. And there are days when it feels unsettling, especially this word. All… It is a short word, but not a simple one. I often see how all has been used to overlook the complexity of real lives and even to justify inequality… Continue Reading→
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Day 5
Miles Baker Hunt, Day 5: Take any quick glance around the world today and one will find an endless supply of divisions. It is within such a divided world that the Church has no option but to bear witness to a different reality, one of unity. And yet, the Church finds itself just as divided,… Continue Reading→
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Day 4
Rob Licht, Day 4: The British sitcom, Derry Girls, follows the misadventures of Erin, Orla, Clare, Michelle, and Michelle’s British cousin, James, as they navigate their teenage years during the Time of Troubles in Northern Ireland. While riotously funny, the show often invites reflection on topics of deeper relevance. Continue Reading→
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Day 3
Miles Baker Hunt, Day 3: Last year, I attended the World Council of Churches’ Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order. During our time together, a small group of participants gathered to draft a message for the wider Conference. As the work unfolded and our text developed, we continued to share our diverse perspectives and… Continue Reading→
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Day 2
Pattie Porter, Day 2: From mid-November to the madness in March, I get caught up in the fun of college and professional sports. The television is on and I’m enjoying bowl games, playoffs, and the start of basketball season. The competition between teams, friendly rivalries, bragging rights, and ribbing are all in good fun… Continue Reading→