Latest Updates
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Last Year (2024) in the NC Conference
We began a monthly series in 2022 to keep everyone up-to-date about the happenings across the NC Conference offices and committees. Here’s an overview from 2024: Read our 2024 monthly recaps to catch up on news and events across the Conference. Continue Reading→
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Beginning the 2025 Lay Equalization Process
In 2021, our Annual Conference adopted a Lay Equalization Plan (LEP) that helps guide the nomination and selection process for At-Large Lay Members to our annual conference. The purpose of this plan is to ensure an equal number of clergy (active & retired) and lay members participate in our NC Annual Conference. This plan calls for the… Continue Reading→
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Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Well-Being
United Methodist Foundation is once again offering Saving Grace. These online training sessions will begin in the Summer/ Fall of 2025, from August through September. To find out more or register for this free clergy-only course, do so here. Continue Reading→
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New Faith Communities 2024 Recap
In 2024, New Faith Communities (NFC) embarked on a significant initiative in partnership with the Office of Clergy Life: Empower and Inspire. This innovative program provides comprehensive support to a diverse cohort of newly appointed pastors across various stages of their ministry journeys. Pastors convened monthly at the Church at Spring Forest in Hillsborough with Rev.… Continue Reading→
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Applications Open for The Deacon Endowment
The Deacon Endowment is now accepting applications for all eligible clergy serving under deacon’s orders, or certified candidates pursuing ordination on the deacon track. Applicants must actively serve or intend to serve the NC Conference. The two categories of benefit include the Judy Stephens’ Continuing Education Scholarships and Good Samaritan needs. Applications are accepted through… Continue Reading→
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Don’t Miss Your Opportunity to Join the Lenten Study
North Carolina United Methodists, the Bishop’s Gun Violence Prevention Task Force and the Board of Church and Society want to equip you for this Lenten season with a resource called Kingdom Dreams, Violent Realities. It’s a bible study created by the General Board of Church and Society. Sign up to get this free resource. Over… Continue Reading→