We’d like to keep everyone up-to-date about the happenings all across the NC Conference offices and committees, so we’ll be posting a roundup of all the major news at the end of every month.
Here’s an overview of NC Conference events and updates from the month of December.
NC Conference
- View upcoming grants, scholarships, and loan opportunities.
- Bishop Connie Shelton shared insights on the importance of intentional reflection during the Christmas season. Watch the video.
Center for Leadership Excellence
- Registration opened for a “Safer Sanctuaries: Train the Trainer” workshop.
Laity Ministries
Media Center
- View resources for church planning.
- View Lent and Easter resources for 2024.
- View the top 10 most borrowed resources in 2023.
New Faith Communities
- Read the latest New Room Society newsletter on innovating together & read stories from two Lighthouse Congregations.
Outreach Ministry
- The Health Team shares information on staying healthy this season and Medicaid expansion.
- Registration opened for a hands-on chainsaw safety course led by Cullen Whitley, ISA Certified Arborist, NC Registered Forester, and Certified Hazard Tree Evaluator.
Race Equity & Justice Ministries
- The Bishop’s Forum on November 15 provided an opportunity to shed light on injustices endured in Colombia and the Church’s role in fostering peace, accountability, and solidarity. Read more and watch a video of the Forum.
Treasurer’s Office
- Read a wrap-up about the 2024 active insurance election period.
- In order to receive credit for 2023, apportionment and advance special payments must be received in the Conference Treasurer’s Office by January 10, 2024.