Latest Updates
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2023 IRS Standard Mileage Rates
On December 29, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service issued the 2023 standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2023, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups, or panel trucks) will be: These… Continue Reading→
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Lenten Devotions Begin Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday is Feb. 22. As you look forward to the Lenten season, the conference will offer a series of Lenten devotions celebrating the theme of Graceful Hospitality present in our congregations and at the communion table. 2023 marks the 70th anniversary of the formation of the Ten Dollar Club, also known as the New Room… Continue Reading→
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#BeUMC in 2023
The #BeUMC campaign reminds us of who we are at our best. As people of God called The United Methodist Church, we’re faithful followers of Jesus seeking to make the world a better place. In 2022, we focused on monthly themes related to being United Methodist. We continue to #BeUMC in 2023 with four quarterly… Continue Reading→
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Graceful Hospitality
As we focus this year on Graceful Hospitality, Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton shares her hopes and dreams for the NC Conference and The United Methodist Church, which include fervent prayer, rebuilding trust, and keeping our eyes on the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Don’t forget: you can… Continue Reading→
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Resources for the Grace-filled People of God #BeUMC
The #BeUMC campaign reminds us of who we are at our best — the spirit-filled, resilient, connected, missional, faithful, diverse, deeply rooted, committed, disciple-making, Jesus-seeking, generous, justice-seeking, world-changing, grace-filled people of God called The United Methodist Church. We are transformed, forgiven people journeying toward holiness. We embrace a Church where we experience our triune God in personal… Continue Reading→
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Clergy Care Retreats – Registrations Open!
The Center for Leadership Excellence, in partnership with the Clergy Care Team, invites you to consider time away with clergy colleagues. Check out these two retreat opportunities. Claim your spot today! A Time Away: A Retreat for NCCUMC Clergy, April 24-26, 2023, St. Francis Springs Prayer Center (Stoneville, NC), $125 This 2-night retreat, facilitated by Winston B.… Continue Reading→