Latest Updates
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Last Month in the NC Conference: April 2023
We’d like to keep everyone up-to-date about the happenings all across the NC Conference offices and committees, so we’ll be posting a roundup of all the major news at the […] Continue Reading→
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Preparing Your Church for the 2023 Hurricane Season
April 30 – May 6, 2023, is National and NC Hurricane Preparedness Week. Here are a few steps you can take to be prepared for the upcoming hurricane season: Disclaimer: […] Continue Reading→
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New Discount for Amplify: Streaming Bible Studies for United Methodists
Amplify is a streaming service with thousands of Bible study, worship, and faith formation videos. One church subscription provides individual access for every person in your congregation. Promo Code for […] Continue Reading→
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Judicial Council Affirms Bishop Fairley’s Ruling at the Annual Conference Special Session
In Decision Number 1480, the UMC Judicial Council affirms the ruling of Bishop Leonard E. Fairley at the Special Called Session of the North Carolina Annual Conference held on November […] Continue Reading→
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Local Churches Doing Their Part
I was thrilled to be able to speak at Ann Street UMC on April 23. They had invited me as a part of their Earth Day celebrations, which went on […] Continue Reading→
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Bishop to Hold District Clergy Gatherings
Bishop Shelton values relationships and continues to seek connection with the clergy of the North Carolina Conference. During the month of May, she will be traveling across our connection to […] Continue Reading→
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Anti-Racism Resources for Your Whole Church
Everyone in your church – leaders to laity, adults to children – can participate in the work of anti-racism. Use these books, DVDs, and online resources to involve everyone in […] Continue Reading→
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Applications Due TODAY! The Gary Wayne Locklear Mission Endowment
The application process for The Gary Wayne Locklear Mission Endowment opens on April 6. Applicants will fill out a pre-application form that supplies basic information about their ministry/mission endeavor. The pre-application […] Continue Reading→
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Empowering the Local Church: Redeeming Creation 2023
In my travels to various churches and events, I have had the joy of meeting several Christians who feel called by God to prioritize caring for Creation. It is life-affirming […] Continue Reading→