Latest Updates
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Bishops Agree on Narrative for the Continuing UMC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENOVEMBER 8, 2021 Bishops agree on narrative for the continuing UMC WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Council of Bishops ended its Fall meeting on Friday having spent time in worship, plenary and covenant groups as they seek God’s guidance to lead The United Methodist Church. The worship services were coordinated by Bishops Sharma Lewis… Continue Reading→
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UMVIM Taking Off
The North Carolina Conference United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (NCC UMVIM) Committee is updating and re-launching our mission and ministry to all of the world. We need you to be included! Subscribe to our new mailing list by clicking here to be informed of new and exciting missional opportunities and to be in the loop of mission… Continue Reading→
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Vietnam Virtual Mission Trips
It’s Not Too Late to Register! Vietnam Virtual Mission Trips! Registration Now Open! The Vietnam Mission Initiative is birthing new ministries and sustaining ongoing missions. Come learn how God’s love is being shared in this beautiful country! These virtual mission trips will be conducted through Zoom and each trip will begin at 8 p.m. Eastern… Continue Reading→
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Happiness: Incorporating Playfulness into our Lives and Churches
The Center for Leadership Excellence invites you to a webinar. In the midst of an incredibly difficult ministry season, more faith leaders are feeling the threat of burnout than ever. Our wells have run dry, our creativity has run its course, and we are exhausted beyond belief. What should we do now? Join Rev. Courtney… Continue Reading→
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Conference Connectional Table: Meeting Updates from 10-7-2021
The Conference Connectional Table (CCT) met October 7th by Zoom for the third of its quarterly meetings in 2021. A meeting summary follows. LOVE FEAST / OPENING REMARKS To open the meeting, CCT members celebrated a Love Feast. Bishop Fairley reminded members that the disciples only recognized the risen Christ when they sat at the… Continue Reading→
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Tropical Storm Fred Disaster Recovery
In August, Tropical Storm Fred caused devastating mountain flooding in western North Carolina, particularly in Haywood, Buncombe, and Transylvania counties. Bishop Fairley invites churches and early response teams to help our sisters and brothers in the Western NC Conference in their disaster recovery efforts before the winter months set in. Continue Reading→