Latest Updates
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Bishop Shelton Calls Virtual Special Session of the Annual Conference
Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton calls for a virtual Special Session of the North Carolina Annual Conference on Saturday, October 7, beginning at 10 am. The sole purpose of the called session is to ratify or not ratify the Disaffiliation Agreements of the approximately 20 local churches asking to disaffiliate from The United Methodist Church under… Continue Reading→
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Mini-Grants for C4C After-School Programs
As Congregations for Children (C4C) enters its second decade of laity-led ministry to support our public school children and educators, we are redoubling our commitment to enhance Kindergarten-Grade 3 literacy. We are pleased to announce the availability of mini-grants to help local churches fund initiatives intended to provide after-school-hours literacy and tutorial programming for elementary… Continue Reading→
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Hawaii Wildfire Disaster Relief
On August 8, several wildfires impacted homes, businesses, and communities in Hawaii. Rev. Edgar DeJesus, pastor in the NC Conference, said, “My family and I were in Hawaii last week attending the NAFAUM 17th Convocation when we got the news about the wildfire disaster in Maui. We have close ties in Hawaii, being home to… Continue Reading→
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Convocation on the Rural Church: “Gathering With Hope”
Clergy from the North Carolina and Western North Carolina Conferences recently attended the Convocation on the Rural Church, sponsored by Duke Divinity School, Thriving Rural Communities, and The Duke Endowment. The event provided an opportunity for pastors serving in rural contexts to come together and discuss the issues impacting the rural church and how those… Continue Reading→
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2023 Key Taylor Award
The 2023 Key Taylor award was presented to Oriental UMC on Sunday, August 13. The award is to recognize a rural church that has been effective in connecting with and serving their community. Rev. Dr. Anne Sims accepted the award on behalf of the congregation. Rev. Jaye White preached both services that morning using the… Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement For August
Romans 8:14-15, NRSV For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. 15 For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received a spirit of adoption. Continue Reading→