Latest Updates
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Ministry Spotlight: Certified Lay Minister, Senior Christian Ministry
Dr. Richard G. Morrison became a Certified Lay Minister (CLM) in 2024, following many years as a “non-denominational” Christian Lay Speaker. Richard’s CLM Project was to organize a team to start leading Worship Services to seniors in the Wilmington Community. His team, now called Senior Christian Ministry (SCM), of 12 folk, is now leading these… Continue Reading→
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Deacon Endowment Applications Now Open
The NC Conference Deacon Endowment is now accepting applications for all eligible clergy serving under deacon’s orders, or certified candidates pursuing ordination on the deacon track. Applicants must actively serve or intend to serve the NC Conference. The two categories of benefit include the 1) Judy Stephen’sContinuing Education Scholarships, and 2) Good Samaritan needs.In 2026,… Continue Reading→
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NC Supreme Court Allows Petition for Discretionary Review
On January 30, 2026, the North Carolina Supreme Court allowed the Petition for Discretionary Review by the North Carolina Conference and other defendants seeking review of the decision of the North Carolina Court of Appeals in the lawsuit involving the former Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church. The Court of Appeals had previously reversed a lower… Continue Reading→
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New Compass Webinar for Clergy
Wespath is hosting a live, 60-minute Compass webinar on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST. This interactive webinar is designed to help you understand how Compass works today, what’s changed, and how annual conferences, local churches, and Wespath work together to support your retirement benefits. Continue Reading→
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United Methodist Church Bishops Condemn Violence in Minnesota
As your bishop, called to guard the faith, order, and witness of the Church, I offer this word to the North Carolina Conference and to all who look to The United Methodist Church for moral clarity and spiritual courage in troubled times. When the cries of our neighbors grow louder and the wounds of our… Continue Reading→
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Celebrating Lumbee Tribe Federal Recognition
On December 18, 2025, the Lumbee Tribe received full federal recognition as the Lumbee Fairness Act was signed into law. This law grants long-overdue federal benefits to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina that every other federally recognized tribe receives. The Lumbee are the 575th Federally Recognized Tribe. Rev. Mattheue B. Locklear, pastor of First… Continue Reading→