Latest Updates
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Ocracoke UMC Holds First Service in Sanctuary After Hurricane Dorian
In 2019, Hurricane Dorian caused severe flooding on the island of Ocracoke that measured much higher than previous storms, like Hurricane Matthew in 2016. Ocracoke UMC suffered damage in several areas of its building and in the church parsonage. On November 21, 2021, Ocracoke UMC held their first worship service in the sanctuary, 26 months… Continue Reading→
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Deep Understanding with Rev. Jason Villegas
In this episode of Deep Reckonings, Rev. Jason Villegas discusses navigating identity, power, and authority, by tracing his own journey of understanding and discovery. Jason Villegas is the current pastor of Murfreesboro United Methodist Church in Hertford County and served full-time in two other rural churches before then. Jason serves on the Hispanic/Latinx Committee of… Continue Reading→
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Urgent Message Regarding BSA Disclosure Packets
By now, if you submitted a proof of claim in the Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy Settlement, your church should have been contacted by the District Office. We have learned that it is possible that some churches that filed a proof of claim did not receive the disclosure statement packet from the case administrators, or… Continue Reading→
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Important Deadlines for the Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy Settlement
UPDATE: Voting deadlines have been extended. See this post for the most recent information. Gray Southern (Assistant to the Bishop, Conference Secretary) and Christine Dodson (Conference Treasurer) have released a video with more detailed information as the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy settlement and the Conference’s response progresses. In this video, you will learn about… Continue Reading→
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Would you like to receive a monthly email supporting women in ministry?
In June 2019, the NCCUMC Commission on the Status and Role of Women partnered with the Center for Leadership Excellence to begin sending monthly emails of encouragement to women in ministry in the NC Conference. Written by women in ministry for women in ministry, these emails highlight voices from around the Conference and offer specific… Continue Reading→
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CLERGY AND LAY: Student Loan Forgiveness Program Expanded
Effective July 1, 2021, eligibility rules for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program have been changed. This change creates a new opportunity for clergy members and other employees of not-for-profit organizations engaged in faith-based work to potentially have certain student loans forgiven under the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program is administered by the U.S. Department… Continue Reading→