Latest Updates
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Clergy Care: Rest, Renewal, and Respite
As the trends are improving and we are beginning to see our way out of the pandemic, we recognize that it has been and may continue to be an incredibly difficult ministry season. Faith leaders may be feeling the threat of burnout. Many, maybe you, have found this journey through the pandemic to be lonely… Continue Reading→
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COVID-19 Update for May 3, 2022
As of this morning, Tuesday, May 3rd Orange County is the only county in our conference in the medium community level spread and the rest are in low. The COVID-19 community level for individual risk is at medium-level spread for Alamance, Durham, Orange, & Cumberland counties and at low risk for the rest of the conference… Continue Reading→
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From the Bishop: Graciously Moving Forward
Dear Friends, I confess my heart aches and grieves where we find ourselves. Our beloved church holds a diversity of opinions, and I understand that some sisters and brothers feel they must leave our Connection for the sake of their conscience concerning issues of human sexuality. As a believer facing hard realities, I draw strength… Continue Reading→
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Villegas Joins Conference Staff as Director of Youth Ministries
Bishop Leonard E. Fairley announces the appointment of the Rev. Jason Villegas as part-time Director of Youth Ministries, effective July 1, 2022. In this new position, his primary responsibility will be to build strong relationships between the Conference Youth Ministries Chairperson, Conference Council on Youth Ministry (which includes youth and adult members), District Youth Coordinators,… Continue Reading→
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Growing Generosity in Changing Times
The pandemic has reminded us that we are all in this together! The shifts our churches have experienced help us realize that we must rethink stewardship and work collaboratively toward ministry goals when planning. This is especially true when encouraging generosity within the local church. Your North Carolina Conference Financial Discipleship Team is here and… Continue Reading→
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Clergy Financial Wellness Survey Open
All active clergy members of the NC Conference (or their spouses) are invited to participate in the Clergy Financial Wellness survey. After the survey closes on May 31, 2022, five (5) responding households will be selected by random drawing to win a $100 Visa Cash card! Take the survey here. Continue Reading→