Latest Updates
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Judicial Council Rules on GC 2024 Delegation Election
In a ruling published on December 12, the Judicial Council, the United Methodist Church’s highest court, has ruled that no new delegate elections are needed for the upcoming General Conference in 2024. The quadrennial gathering will be held in Charlotte, NC, beginning in late April 2024. Other information from the ruling: You can read the… Continue Reading→
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How the Church Can Bring Together a Divided Culture
We are all aware of the divisions among people in our churches, in our communities, and in our country. Christians are called to be peacemakers and repairers of the breach (Matthew 5:9, Isaiah 58:12). The resources listed here provide tools and instruction for bridging divides and bringing together people who disagree. It is not only… Continue Reading→
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Service of Lament and Hope – December 15
We understand that Christmas time will be tough for a lot of youth. We would like to offer a Service of Lament and Hope this Thursday, December 15, at 5:00 pm. We offer this as a way of connecting with youth around the conference who are struggling with the schism taking place in our denomination… Continue Reading→
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Early Prescription Refills for Moore County
Due to the massive power outage and the declared state of emergency in Moore County, North Carolina, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) is allowing early prescription refills to ensure that customers have access to the prescription drugs they need. This applies to Moore County. The early refill request must… Continue Reading→
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Prayers for the People in Moore County
We are deeply saddened and horrified that a reportedly intentional act of vandalism on Saturday, Dec. 2, has cut electric power to approximately 45,000 households in Moore County within the Fairway District of the North Carolina Conference. This is an especially heinous act, leaving people without heat amid low to freezing December temperatures. Our hearts… Continue Reading→
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MERCI Work Days to Pack Christmas Boxes
Join us Tuesday, December 6, Saturday, December 10, and/or Tuesday, December 13, to help pack Project Agape Christmas boxes. Work days are from 9 am to 1 pm. MERCI is located at 676 Community Dr, Goldsboro, NC 27530Any and all help is appreciated both here and in Armenia! For more information contact Rev. Bill Haddock revbillh@nccumc.org Continue Reading→