Latest Updates
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Conference Youth Event Dates for 2024
The schedule for the 2024 Conference youth events has been set, and the dates are now available. Planning for Más Diversity is ongoing; we will announce those dates when we have them available. Registration for 2024 Conference youth events will be open in early January – continue to watch this site and make sure you… Continue Reading→
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United Methodist Church Bishops to Call Special Session of General Conference in 2026
At their meeting last week in Lake Junaluska, The Council of Bishops made plans to call a special General Conference in 2026. This meeting will not conflict with the Judicial Council’s recent reversal of their decision to hold a General Conference sometime between 2025 and 2027, as that decision only applied to regular sessions of… Continue Reading→
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NextGen Faith Builders: A Cohort for Children’s Ministry Leaders
Do you oversee faith formation or kid-min programming for children in your congregation? Want a boost? We invite you to gather with other dedicated children’s ministry leaders (volunteer and paid) to delve into the essentials of building a strong children’s program, whether you have five kids or 50. The cohort will meet on Zoom for… Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement for November
November holds a special place in my heart, as it is the month of my birthday. However, last year, my birthday was not a day of joy but rather one steeped in tension and anxiety. I found myself mediating a heated debate among church members seeking disaffiliation in my former church. On a day meant… Continue Reading→
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Conference-Wide Leadership Training
These workshops are designed to help you understand committee responsibilities and the expectations for church leadership roles in each respective area. Since the workshops are spread across two sessions, you have the option to attend up to two sessions live. If you need more than one training offered during the same session, choose one session to… Continue Reading→
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IRS Requires E-file for 10+ Returns
On February 23, 2023, the IRS released final regulations that lowered the e-file threshold for certain information returns from 250 returns to 10 returns for calendar year 2023 (filed in 2024). This regulation includes the total for all aggregated forms filed. Find details on the final e-file regulations. Your church could easily reach this aggregated limit with forms for… Continue Reading→