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News and updates about Annual Conference.
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Annual Conference Online Store Reopens!
Back by popular demand and for a limited time! The Annual Conference 2026 Store has reopened! If you missed getting your new NC Conference t-shirts or hoodies, the AC 26 Merchandise Mart is open again until July 8. Honor the legacy of John Wesley with our “Do No Harmā¦” collection or highlight our mission to…
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AC 2026: Final Wrap-Up
The North Carolina Annual Conference convened in Greenville, NC, from June 18 to 20, 2026. 1,013 people attended the conference, which focused on the theme “Serve Joyfully,” part of the vision statement for The United Methodist Church. Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton presided over the NC Annual Conference as the episcopal leader. On Wednesday, June 17,…
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Ordering of Ministry Service
The 2026 Service for the Ordering of Ministry began with a prelude called āTotal Praiseā offered by Mr. Paul Saik, the Annual Conference Choir, and several instrumentalists. This was followed by a hymn, āLift High the Cross,ā where clergy from around the Annual Conference processed into the worship space. Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton called the…
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Annual Conference 2027 Scheduled
Annual Conference 2027 will take place in Greenville, NC, at the Greenville Convention Center in June of 2027. Rev. Gray Southern, Conference Secretary, proposed the dates of June 16-19, 2026, asking attendees to plan for a four-day event. This will provide flexibility as the Secretaryās Office works to determine a final schedule. Article written by…
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Closing Plenary and Full Communion Conversation
On Saturday morning, the Annual Conference gathered for a joy-filled, meaningful final plenary session. Celebration of the Lumbee Nation continued as Rev. Jim Jones, a member of the Lumbee tribe, offered highlights of connections between the Lumbee and the NC Conference. This relationship goes back to 1888, and through the years, this partnership has spread…
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Remaining Resolutions Presented Friday Afternoon
On Friday afternoon, the NC Annual Conference body continued its work addressing the 11 resolutions submitted for this session. Rev. William Sabiston, chair of the Resolutions Committee, reminded attendees that resolutions are an opportunity to articulate the conferenceās stances on a variety of topics. To begin this portion of the plenary session, Sabiston recommended the…