Latest Updates
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Important Deadlines for the Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy Settlement
UPDATE: Voting deadlines have been extended. See this post for the most recent information. Gray Southern (Assistant to the Bishop, Conference Secretary) and Christine Dodson (Conference Treasurer) have released a video with more detailed information as the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy settlement and the Conference’s response progresses. In this video, you will learn about… Continue Reading→
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Would you like to receive a monthly email supporting women in ministry?
In June 2019, the NCCUMC Commission on the Status and Role of Women partnered with the Center for Leadership Excellence to begin sending monthly emails of encouragement to women in ministry in the NC Conference. Written by women in ministry for women in ministry, these emails highlight voices from around the Conference and offer specific… Continue Reading→
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CLERGY AND LAY: Student Loan Forgiveness Program Expanded
Effective July 1, 2021, eligibility rules for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program have been changed. This change creates a new opportunity for clergy members and other employees of not-for-profit organizations engaged in faith-based work to potentially have certain student loans forgiven under the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program is administered by the U.S. Department… Continue Reading→
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Take a Happy Break!
Let’s add a little playfulness to our day. Join Rev. Courtney Ellis, author of Happy Now: Let Playfulness Lift Your Load and Renew Your Spirit, for a seminar designed to help lift your load and renew your spirit through one of the most life-giving spiritual practices of all: the power of playfulness! Together we’ll laugh,… Continue Reading→
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MARCHA 2021 – November 19-20
MARCHA 2021 Online Event MARCHA’s 50th Annual Meeting will be held as a virtual meeting November 19-20, 2021 under the theme ¡Más de Míl Voces/More Than a Thousand Voices! will lead us to a communal reflection and strategic work on ways to leverage the extraordinary power of God as Hispanic/Latinos. Acknowledging our weakness and vulnerabilities… Continue Reading→
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Disaster Preparation for Older Adults
Here are a few steps you or caregivers can take to help older adults prepare for natural disasters: Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Please contact your insurance company for more information. Emergency Contact Information Create a list of… Continue Reading→