Latest Updates
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2025 IRS Standard Mileage Rates
On December 19, 2024, theĀ Internal Revenue Service issued the 2024 standard mileage ratesĀ used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical, or moving purposes. Beginning […] Continue Readingā
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Gathering with the Spirit
The Center for Leadership Excellence presentsĀ Gathering with the Spirit, aĀ webinar with Daniel Castelo. This webinar will explore the different characteristics and aspects surrounding the Holy Spirit in Scripture, including noting significant passages and trends both in the Old and New Testaments. Continue Readingā
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Conference Youth Event Dates for 2025
The schedule for 2025 Conference youth events is now available! Registration for the 2025 events and volunteer staff applications will open in early January. Stay tuned for more information! We […] Continue Readingā
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Join us for a Day of Learning…The Spiritual Practice of Social Transformation
In a world of so much hurt, how can we create communities of care and healing? While much of contemporary Christianity careens toward a spirituality of individual salvation and the afterlife, the call of Jesus to create communities that enact justice and bring peace on earth is often tragically ignored. This day of Looking Inward,… Continue Readingā
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Embracing Mary’s Spirit: A Christmas Reflection
Bishop Connie Shelton offers a Christmas reflection on Mary’s Magnificat and its significance for us today. Continue Readingā
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Leadership and Church Administration: Looking Back, Moving Forward
In this workshop, we will examine the importance and process of annual assessments and evaluations in strengthening pastoral ministry. We will also consider the significance of looking forward and goal-setting for the year ahead. Chris Brady and Carl Frazier will lead our conversation from both the district superintendentsā and pastorsā points of view. Continue Readingā
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An Encouragement for December
There have been times in my life when I have stood before a board table full of men to plead my case or that of another. Nine times out of ten, I knew more about the topic and had more firsthand experience than they did, yet just standing in front of men who all looked… Continue Readingā
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Close-out period for 2024 apportionments
In order to receive credit for 2024, apportionment and advance special payments must be received in the Conference Treasurerās Office by Wednesday, January 15, 2025.Ā Click here for more details and […] Continue Readingā
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Bishop Shelton to serve on the Design Team for the 2026 Leadership Gathering
Bishop Tracy S. Malone, president of The Council of Bishops (COB) of The United Methodist Church, has named the Design Team to plan the COB Leadership Gathering that will take […] Continue Readingā