Latest Updates
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Report of the Task Force on Racial Bias
By Sybil Davidson (North Georgia Conference) LAKE JUNALUSKA, NC—In the Wednesday afternoon session, delegates to the Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference received the report of the Racial Bias Task Force and began important conversations. Presiding Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson, of the Virginia Conference, called the session to order. To begin, Jennifer Davis, of the Western North Carolina Conference… Continue Reading→
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Episcopal Areas Set for 2024-2028
By Jessica Brodie (South Carolina Conference) LAKE JUNALUSKA, NC—The 2024 Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference kicked off Wednesday morning with delegates approving a new structural plan for episcopal leadership. The plan reduces the number of episcopal areas to 10 from 13, including sharing a bishop with another jurisdiction. Presiding Bishop L. Jonathan Holston of the South Carolina… Continue Reading→
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NextGen Faith Builders: A Cohort for Children’s Ministry Leaders
NextGen Faith Builders Children’s Ministry Cohort is back! After two successful cohorts gathered earlier this year, we are opening up another opportunity for you to gather with other dedicated children’s ministry leaders (volunteer and paid) to delve into the essentials of building a strong children’s program, whether you have five kids or 50. Continue Reading→
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Southeastern Jurisdiction to Share a Bishop with Northeastern Jurisdiction
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 3, 2024FROM THE INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMMITTEE ON EPISCOPACYTHE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH During General Conference 2024, the Interjurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy recommended 32 total bishops in the jurisdictions and the allocations of bishops of 6 in the NCJ, 6 in the NEJ, 6 in the SCJ, 9 in the SEJ, and 5… Continue Reading→
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Extreme Heat Resources
North Carolina’s heat season occurs from May through September. As we enter the summer months, here are some ways to prepare your home and church for extreme heat: Make a Plan Create a communications plan and discuss it with your family. Identify places in your community where you can stay cool, such as libraries, shopping… Continue Reading→
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Last Month in the NC Conference: June 2024
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 end of every month. Here’s an overview of NC Conference events and updates from the month of June. NC Conference Center for Leadership Excellence Christian… Continue Reading→