Latest Updates
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Financial Reports
The financial reports were presented as a group from Conference Council on Finance & Administration, Insurance Committee, Board of Pension, Commission on Equitable Compensation, Joint Committee on Clergy Medical Leave, […] Continue Reading→
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First Four Resolutions Presented Friday Afternoon
Each year, the annual conference solicits resolutions from conference and district boards and committees, local churches, and local church members. These resolutions bring attention to issues both international and local […] Continue Reading→
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Peace Building Plenary Session
Friday afternoon began with our session on Peace Building. Bishop Shelton stated that “peace building is an expression of our discipleship.” It includes creating wholeness and righting wrongs. Teachings on […] Continue Reading→
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Recognizing Retirees
Always a bittersweet time at Annual Conference, Friday’s retiree recognition was no exception. During the afternoon session, fellow clergy, laity, leadership, and families had the opportunity to acknowledge and thank […] Continue Reading→
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Memorial Service
The annual Memorial Service is always a meaningful time for the NC Conference to gather, pause, remember, and reflect on the lives of service of clergy members and clergy spouses […] Continue Reading→
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Leader Forming Plenary Session
Following the conference theme of Leader Forming, Friday’s morning plenary included a number of presentations celebrating the work of the denomination and within the conference – especially in the area […] Continue Reading→
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Office of Clergy Life
Friday morning, Rev. Beth Hood, Assistant to the Bishop for the Office of Clergy Life, shared with the body that, “Clergy life is like no other life,” and noted that […] Continue Reading→
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Celebrating 100 Years of The Duke Endowment
The Duke Endowment is celebrating 100 years of impacting healthcare, higher education, rural United Methodist churches, and children and families through their four focus areas. Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton invited […] Continue Reading→
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Convocation and Pastors’ School at Duke University
Seyun Hwang invited the body to Convocation and Pastors’ School at Duke University planned for October 14-15, 2024. This year’s theme is “Pulpits in Many Places: Embodying Christ in the […] Continue Reading→