Latest Updates
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The Whole World In His Hands
“He’s got the whole world, in his hands,” we used to sing when I was a kid. On my jog this morning, I was reflecting on that. It’s a beautiful […] Continue Reading→
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Bishop Shelton Announces New Cabinet Appointments
Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton announces new Cabinet appointments for the North Carolina Conference, effective July 1, 2023. Rev. David Blackman, current Beacon District Superintendent, moves to the Gateway District following […] Continue Reading→
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SBC21 and GCORR Issue Joint Statement on Tennessee Legislature
On Good Friday, April 7, 2023, the United Methodist Strengthening the Black Church in the 21st Century (SBC21) and the General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR) issued a joint […] Continue Reading→
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Health Team Update – April 2023
Our Conference Health Team continues to provide us with timely and helpful updates for the well-being of our churches and communities. This month: Medicaid expansion, telehealth news, and COVID-19 updates. […] Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement for April
As my kids push fully into their teenage years, I’m getting (*painful*) daily lessons in learning how to let go. Growing into independence, they no longer want my daily inquiries into their lives, my hugs, my wisdom advice, or even my presence on many days. Knowing that their days living in our home are numbered,… Continue Reading→
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10 Ways NCC UMVIM Can Assist You!
10 Ways NCC UMVIM Can Assist YOU! 1. Train you to be an UMVIM Team Leader As an UMVIM trained Team Leader, you will be equipped with the best resources and […] Continue Reading→
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What Does the UMC Say? Militarization at the Border
In November 2022, Hope 4 Humanity (H4H) participated in a direct action at the Washington DC headquarters of the Department of Homeland Security/Customs Border Patrol and in legislative advocacy urging our legislators to defund federal support of Operation Lone Star, a program that escalates militarization of the border and is fueled by white supremist rhetoric. Continue Reading→
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Inspire: Redeeming Creation 2023
“…then the Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.” Genesis 2:7 […] Continue Reading→
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Bishop Shelton – Easter Video After Party
Bishop Shelton and the confirmation class from St. Luke UMC in Sanford have put together a special Easter message for us. We celebrate confirmands all over our NC Conference connection! Continue Reading→