Latest Updates
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New BSA Affiliation Agreement and Facility Use Agreement
United Methodist leaders and the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) have reached an agreement about new Affiliation and Facility Use Agreements between congregations, scouting units, and the BSA. Over the last year, leaders of The United Methodist Church engaged in the Boy Scouts of America reorganization because of sexual abuse in scouting programs over the… Continue Reading→
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Congregations for Children Committee
I am delighted to introduce our new Conference C4C Committee, effective July 1, 2022. This committee is composed of one representative from each of the eight districts in our conference. Members will serve as the primary C4C resource person and main point of contact for churches in each district. It is our goal to equip… Continue Reading→
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The United Methodist Church Releases 2021 State of the Church Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 5, 2022 Nashville, Tenn.: The United Methodist Church has released the 2021 State of the Church Report, which centers around the theme of claiming our identity. Beginning with Jesus’ question to Peter in Matthew 16, “Who do you say that I am?” the question is posed to the UMC, “Who do we… Continue Reading→
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A Prayer for the Deeply Rooted People of God
Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them. Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to… Continue Reading→
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Last Month in the NC Conference: June 2022
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 The Conference website has a… Continue Reading→
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Timing of July Benefit Bills
The July Insurance and Pension benefit bills to local churches are being prepared by your Benefits Team. Some bills may be arriving later than usual due to the high volume of system changes at this time of year. We appreciate your patience and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Contact us… Continue Reading→