Latest Updates
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Health Team Update – December 2023
In conjunction with Dr. Wes Wallace from University UMC, the Conference Health Team has some important information as December gets underway. Protect Yourself from Respiratory Infections According to information released by the NC Department of Health and Human Services on November 29, emergency department visits for respiratory viruses have seen an uptick as the weather… Continue Reading→
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2024 Active Insurance Election Wrap-Up
The Annual Election period for active insurance plan enrollees to make their 2024 elections has ended. Participants can find their final Benefits Election Summaries at BenefitsAccess.org. Here’s what to expect as we wrap up 2023 and head into 2024. December January New Care Coordination Service Launches Soon Your new BCBS insurance card will feature a… Continue Reading→
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Looking Towards the Future: Resources for Church Planning
We are approaching a new year, and The United Methodist Church is leaning toward a future with hope. This season offers a great opportunity to consider what the future could look like at your church. The NC Conference Media Center offers many books and resources to assist your church in discernment, assessment, and planning for… Continue Reading→
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December Monthly Resource Flyer
Each month, we publish this flyer to share timely Conference resources available to clergy and laity in local churches in the North Carolina Conference. The flyer includes upcoming events, grant deadlines, our quarterly #BeUMC theme, and more. The monthly theme for December is Christmas! The flyer includes related resources that can be borrowed from the… Continue Reading→
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Winter Weather Preparedness
Winter Weather Preparedness Week is December 3-9, 2023. Here are some ways you can prepare your home and church for the winter season: For more information on winter weather preparedness, visit the American Red Cross, Ready.gov, National Weather Service, and Ready NC website. Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and should… Continue Reading→
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Our Public Schools Deserve Our Support
The United Methodist Church is unequivocal in its support of public education, and our own NC Conference has demonstrated its commitment to our public school children and educators for over a decade through Congregations for Children (C4C) and United Methodist Advocates for Public Schools (UMAPS). We are at a critical moment in our state’s history,… Continue Reading→