Latest Updates
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Last Month in the NC Conference: March 2023
We’d like to keep everyone up-to-date about the happenings all across the NC Conference offices and committees, so we’ll be posting a roundup of all the major news at the end of every month. Here’s an overview of NC Conference events and updates from the month of March. NC Conference Annual Conference Board of Laity… Continue Reading→
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Duke Summer Institute for Reconciliation Registration Open
Every year, we are honored with an excellent slate of ministers, scholars, and other field experts in bringing Christ’s reconciliation to a hurting world; even better, we are blessed to have a community gather to reflect on how the themes of New Creation, Lament, and Hope & Liberation can be exhibited in our unique settings.… Continue Reading→
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Resources for the Welcoming People of God #BeUMC
The #BeUMC campaign reminds us of who we are at our best — the spirit-filled, resilient, connected, missional, faithful, diverse, deeply rooted, committed, disciple-making, Jesus-seeking, generous, justice-seeking, world-changing, grace-filled people of God called The United Methodist Church. We open our hearts, minds, and doors to all people. All belong and will be loved in The UMC. All… Continue Reading→
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GCFA Issues Update, FAQ for BSA Bankruptcy
The Boy Scouts of America’s bankruptcy reorganization plan has survived its first appellate challenge. The General Council on Finance and Administration has provided a brief overview of what that means, and what might be next. So, what’s the background? How did we get here? In February 2020, The Boy Scouts of America (“BSA”) filed for… Continue Reading→
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Upcoming Grant, Scholarship & Loan Opportunities
The NC Conference recommends the following grants, scholarships, and loans available to United Methodist churches and ministry leaders in the North Carolina Conference. These programs are funded by the Conference or our partner organizations. The funding opportunities listed here have application deadlines in the near future. Additional opportunities have deadlines coming up later in the… Continue Reading→
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“Our Faith, Our Children, Our Public Schools” 2023
Why should members of the faith community care about the success of our public schools? Who makes decisions about public school funding in NC, and how do our schools compare with others in the Southeast and across the nation? What are some ways we can support our public school children and educators and begin to… Continue Reading→