Latest Updates
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Ware’s Chapel Celebrates Being a Lighthouse Congregation
Ware’s Chapel UMC (Beacon District) recently celebrated being a Lighthouse Congregation by receiving 31 new members into their fellowship. Hear how this congregation and the new members have been transformed into a “new creation.” To learn more about Lighthouse Congregations, visit nccumc.org/lighthouse. Continue Reading→
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Upcoming Grant, Scholarship & Loan Opportunities
The NC Conference recommends the following grants, scholarships, and loans available to United Methodist churches and ministry leaders in the North Carolina Conference. These programs are funded by the Conference or our partner organizations. The funding opportunities listed here have application deadlines in the near future. Additional opportunities have deadlines coming up later in the… Continue Reading→
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Medicaid expansion moving in NC House
A bill to expand Medicaid in North Carolina, providing hundreds of thousands of the state’s working poor with insurance moved forward Tuesday at the General Assembly. Crucial negotiations remain ahead in the Senate. House lawmakers moved House Bill 76 through two committees Tuesday, February 14th with no debate and no public criticism beyond a handful of audible… Continue Reading→
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Come Meet Bishop Shelton
There is still time for you to meet and have conversation with Bishop Shelton at a district gathering. Gatherings are scheduled in the Fairway, Gateway, and Capital districts. “A lot of our churches practice spiritual obesity. We come to the table over and over and over, but we never go out into the world and exercise it… Continue Reading→
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Sabbath Life 2023 Invitation
Sabbath Life is an ecumenical invitation to clergy and ministry professionals to practice the rhythms of Sabbath, stepping away from our daily lives to delight in God, creation, and each other. Our unique format offers a holistic approach to good health and clergy renewal, which in turn leads to flourishing congregations and communities. Sabbath Life cohorts meet on a local farm, 9 am –… Continue Reading→
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Pilgrimage 2022 Recap
Pilgrimage 2022 — a worship-filled weekend event with amazing speakers, great youth leadership, and inspirational spiritual gifts – took place during the second weekend in November 2022. While most of the 1,910 attendees joined in person at the Rocky Mount Event Center, several groups opted to join virtually. Sessions were held on Friday night, Saturday… Continue Reading→