Latest Updates
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COVID-19 Update for March 8, 2022
Our Conference leadership and our Health Team continue to meet regularly with Dr. Wes Wallace as we seek to provide the best information to churches and church leaders. As regulations continue to change and new announcements are delivered seemingly all the time, we are grateful for this continued work in discerning the data and offering… Continue Reading→
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Resources for the Faithful People of God #BeUMC
As we enter the season of Lent, our focus this month is on our faithfulness. We are devoted to an ongoing, meaningful journey of discipleship. We explore what it means to both have faith and be faithful. We consider how spiritual practices strengthen our faith. We celebrate the faithful women of Methodism in observance of… Continue Reading→
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Retirement Assets and the Ukraine/Russia Conflict
Wespath has issued a special message discussing the financial markets’ reaction to the Ukraine/Russia crisis, key tips for managing retirement savings during this time, and key information around cyber security risks. The cyber security information is particularly relevant. Read the full message from Wespath by clicking here. Continue Reading→
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Harry Denman Evangelism Awards Return!
The past two years of hybrid and online worship meant new avenues for evangelism. As pastors, church leaders, and youth honed their skills in Facebook live, streaming, and recording worship, our UMCs have been able to reach out to new worshippers both in North Carolina and outside our local geographic reach. It is the time… Continue Reading→
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From the Bishop: Response to General Conference Announcement
My first response is one of deep vulnerability. I have been at a place of lament for quite some time as my spirit tries to navigate and process all that is before us, including this recent announcement around General Conference. Continue Reading→
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General Conference further postponed to 2024
As the pandemic continues and the wait time for visas stretches to over two years in some countries, the Commission on the General Conference announced today that the 2020 General Conference cannot be held in 2022 due to COVID-related and governmental policies/constraints. Read the full release at UMC.org→Read a message from the Council of Bishops… Continue Reading→