Latest Updates
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Wrightsville UMC Raises 92K to Fund Two Tiny Homes for Homeless Individuals in Eden Village
Eden Village of Wilmington is “a 32-unit tiny home community specially designed to provide permanent homes for chronically homeless individuals including patients of the local hospital.” Christina Norvell, Director of Children and Youth Ministries at Wrightsville UMC, heard about the organization and “felt God whispering in [her] ear on many occasions that [the] church could… Continue Reading→
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Conference-Wide Leadership Training
The North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church is hosting virtual trainings on January 9, 2022, for all who serve in their local congregation in any of the following roles: Trustees Finance Committee Lay Leader Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee Help us spread the word. It is helpful when all committee members attend the trainings, but we do… Continue Reading→
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Matching Gift Opportunity for the Deacon Endowment Fund
The NC Conference Deacon Endowment Team has exciting news. Thanks to a very generous gift from the family of the late Rev. Judy Stephens, The Judy Stephens Continuing Education Fund is being established. Judy’s untimely death in 2020 was a shock to us all, but Judy’s legacy will live on in many ways including through this fund.… Continue Reading→
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East Rockingham UMC Distributes 1,700 Thanksgiving Plates to Community
East Rockingham UMC has prepared Thanksgiving meals for several years. The first year, the church served around 80 people, and since then the event has become a staple for the church and community. On November 20, 2021, the church distributed over 1,700 meals throughout the community. Over 100 volunteers of all ages from at least… Continue Reading→
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BSA Called Charge Conference – 5 Steps for Success
Updated 2/14/22: Removed the outdated Congregational Guide link. As your churches gather for your special called Charge Conferences related to the Boy Scouts of America Settlement, we want to make sure that every church is equipped to be successful as we attend to this important process. We know there are a lot of links and… Continue Reading→
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A BSA Video Update As You Prepare for December 5 Charge Conferences
Gray Southern (Assistant to the Bishop, Conference Secretary) and Christine Dodson (Conference Treasurer) give an update on the mediation between the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and The United Methodist Church concerning the BSA bankruptcy and reorganization plan. In this video, you will learn about the recommendation from the denomination’s Ad Hoc Committee which has… Continue Reading→