Latest Updates
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Bishops Reconsider May 8 Special Session of General Conference
For Immediate Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church met on Monday, March 22, 2021 in an additional meeting to consider pressing matters related to the Council’s work. After much conversation, the bishops reached a decision that in the best interest of the church at this time, they would… Continue Reading→
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connections: Unbind Them
Using the story of Jesus raising Lazarus, Bishop Ward reminds us of the words of Jesus foreshadowing Easter victory, “Roll back the stone. Unbind them. Let them go.” Continue Reading→
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2020 North Carolina Education Primer
The Public School Forum of North Carolina has provided the 2020 North Carolina Education Primer as a fact-based introduction to educational policy in NC. It serves as a primary resource for elected and appointed officials as they tackle education policy issues in the General Assembly, in their local communities, or in their schools. The Primer… Continue Reading→
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Both/And: Maximizing Hybrid Worship for Online and In-Person Audiences
How can we create worship services where both in-person worshippers and those joining online are active and integral to the service? Join us for a workshop with Jason Moore and learn how to create a BOTH/AND worship experience for your congregation… Both/And: Maximizing Hybrid Worship for Online and In-Person AudiencesPresented by the Center for Leadership… Continue Reading→
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Second Chance Month Study Resources
April is Second Chance Month. Reflecting the Easter message of redemption that is available to all through the death and resurrection of Jesus, we hope to remind church members that people who are coming out of incarceration have served their time and deserve a second chance. The NC Conference Restorative Justice and Mercy Ministry Team… Continue Reading→
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Announcing a New Timeline for Leadership Fellows
Envision an opportunity for clergy and laity pairs to be an intentional community engaging in conversation about practical church strategies and understanding the ways that relational leadership skills are critical to a healthy congregational future. The Leadership Fellows Program dedicates itself to this vision. Since 2011, the Leadership Fellows program has welcomed cohorts of clergy… Continue Reading→