Latest Updates
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District Christmas Offering 2024
“Rejoice in the Lord, always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your… Continue Reading→
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Clergy Appreciation Month: Promoting Unity
As we approach this season of decision-making in our country, with the election just around the corner, Rev. Ismael Ruiz-Millán takes a moment to acknowledge the deep responsibility clergy carry. These times can feel heavy, and the challenges facing our congregations and communities can weigh on our hearts. But please remember, you are not walking… Continue Reading→
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Prayers for Unity
In this season, we’re reminded of our call to unity. We offer these videos each day this week where clergy from our conference share brief prayers for peace, understanding, and guidance. Together, we can be a witness to the strength of our faith and our commitment to Peace Building during these critical times. Let’s lift… Continue Reading→
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NC Conference Disaster Ministries Opens Recovery Center in Columbus County
Our hearts and prayers continue to be with the people in Western NC Conference as they begin the long road to recovery from Hurricane Helene. In Eastern North Carolina, we understand the devastating impact natural disasters have on our communities and the long road to recovery. While we have not had significant damage following Hurricane… Continue Reading→
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Rev. David Gira’s Legacy Lives on in Cancer Devotionals
Rev. David Gira served several churches in the North Carolina Conference before he was diagnosed with lung cancer. While on medical leave, he continued his ministry by writing devotionals for people with cancer. He also wrote an insightful book about his experience, How Cancer Cured Me: Healing Brokenness and Disease. David’s legacy lives on through… Continue Reading→
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2024 Jack and Kay Crum Award Recipients
Three NC Conference ministries received the 2024 Jack and Kay Crum Award administered by the NC Conference Board of Church and Society. In 1990, Jack and Kay Crum established The Endowment for Prophetic Church. The purpose of the Endowment is to encourage churches and ordained ministers to be “on the cutting edge for incisive prophetic… Continue Reading→