Latest Updates
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Retirements and Episcopal Staff Changes
Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton announces upcoming retirements and changes in the Episcopal Office, effective July 1, 2023. Rev. Dr. Kenneth W. Locklear will enter retirement under Book of Discipline ¶ 357.2. Locklear has graciously served the United Methodist Church since 1989. After becoming an Ordained Elder in 1991, he served various appointments, including as Executive… Continue Reading→
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Conference Committee on Youth Ministries Update
In a meeting with representatives from the Conference Committee on Youth Ministries (CCYM), Jason Villegas, the Conference Director of Youth Ministries led a devotion from John 3 and asked some questions. After the devotion, the conversation was about values. The questions were, “What are the values of youth ministry here?” and “Where might those values… Continue Reading→
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Living Into God’s Future at Jarvis Memorial UMC: A Documentary
As we continue to navigate this particular season in our North Carolina Conference, we want to share this story of one church’s journey through the disaffiliation process. If you are wondering about disaffiliation; if your church is discerning next steps in regard to disaffiliation; if your church has a church conference vote coming up soon;… Continue Reading→
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Small Group Opportunities for Certified Lay Speakers
The NC Conference Lay Servant Ministries is offering small group opportunities for certified lay speakers. With a two-fold goal of building relationships and strengthening skills, these facilitated small groups will meet for six sessions on Zoom. After an introductory session where lay speakers share their own call stories, groups will spend four weeks reading scripture… Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement for March
Upon my departure from Mississippi, a lovely friend/clergy sister/colleague, Rev. Barbara (isn’t it interesting how one person can play many roles in our lives!) gave me a gift bag with a coffee mug displaying Rosie the Riveter. Rosie’s arm is bent with muscle flexed, declaring, “We Can Do It!” Continue Reading→
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Christian Resources by Multicultural Women
During Women’s History Month, we are highlighting resources in our collection authored by women from diverse cultural backgrounds. This list includes books written by women from Black, Indigenous, Latina, and Asian cultures. We have listed below small-group studies, books for spiritual growth, and books for church leadership. We also have many other books written by… Continue Reading→