Latest Updates
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COB approves episcopal supervision recommendations for SEJ
The Council of Bishops (COB) of The United Methodist Church has approved episcopal supervision recommendations for the Southeastern Jurisdiction (SEJ), due to the retirement of four bishops. The recommendations were made by the SEJ College of Bishops following consultation with the Jurisdictional and respective Annual Conference Committees on Episcopacy. This follows decisions by Bishops Lawson… Continue Reading→
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Immigration Workshops
The NCCUMC Refugee and Immigration Committee and Hope4Humanity, a UM Deaconess-led ministry, are partnering with BorderLinks to offer in-depth, interactive, virtual immigration workshops. These workshops will focus on immigration and economic policy, border history, privilege, and frameworks for action. The workshops are open to all who would like to see the world in new ways and… Continue Reading→
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ICYMI: Group Studies Published during Quarantine
Did your small group take a break when the quarantine began last year? Think of all of the new group studies that were published during that time that you may have missed! Here’s a list of DVD and book-based studies that have been published since March 2020 – including some brand new ones. Consider one… Continue Reading→
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Deep Kinship with Justin Coleman
In this episode, Rev. Justin Coleman talks about kinship—what unifies people and how it keeps them together. Justin grew up in Texas, and attended Southern Methodist University, graduating in 2000 with a major in religious studies. He, too, was very active in SMU’s Wesley Foundation and served as Associate Pastor at SMU’s Wesley Foundation from… Continue Reading→
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connections: Standing with Asian-Americans in the Midst of Violence
May is designated as Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Bishop Ward and the Rev. Edgar De Jesus share thoughts on the recent violence against Asian-Americans. Continue Reading→
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Seminary Debt Endowment Repayment Program Open for Applicants
This Annual Conference year initiates the sixth year of the North Carolina Conference’s commitment to assisting clergy with reducing seminary debt. With gratitude to the Council on Finance and Administration Committee establishing an endowment in 2015, the NCC Endowment Team continues to accept ordained elders and deacons into the program. Over the past five years,… Continue Reading→