News & Stories
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Day 1
Shawn Blackwelder, Day 1: The Shema, a daily prayer and affirmation of faith for our Jewish siblings that has been shared with us, gives an important reminder in a polytheistic world. Depending on the translation you read, it may say, āThe LORD is our God, the LORD alone,ā or āOur God is the LORD! Only… Continue Readingā
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Project AGAPE: Vocational School Construction Completed
Project AGAPE is “dedicated to supporting displaced families from Artsakh, meeting both their immediate needs and fostering long-term, sustainable development.” In 2022, Nara Melkonyan, the Director of Project AGAPE, launched […] Continue Readingā
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Lent and Easter Resources for 2025
Lent will begin on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, and Easter is on Sunday, April 20. Now is the time to request resources that your church or small group would […] Continue Readingā
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Bishop Shelton: Gun Violence Prevention Lenten Study
Bishop Connie Shelton invites all local churches and small groups to participate in a Lenten study on gun violence prevention. The Bishopās Gun Violence Prevention Task Force and the Board […] Continue Readingā
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An Encouragement for January
While I love the initial glimpses of fall, I am more grateful for a world where there are Januarys. A new year begins with blank paper, new pens, and a crisp sense of possibility. Well-trodden paths of challenging habits are smoothed, and repeated reflections on negative experiences are lifted and left behind. Continue Readingā
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Last Month in the NC Conference: December 2024
Weād like to keep everyone up-to-date about the happenings all across the NC Conference offices and committees, so weāll be posting a roundup of all the major news at the […] Continue Readingā
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Strengthening Disaster Response in Western North Carolina
Brian Mateer, the Director of Missional Engagement and Disaster Response Coordinator, and Al Miller, Director of Disaster Ministries for Hurricane Helene for the Western NC Conference expressed gratitude for the […] Continue Readingā
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There Is Hope For CreationĀ Ā
About four years ago, I attended my first creation care training event sponsored by the NC Conference of The United Methodist Church. That training ignited a fire in me to […] Continue Readingā
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Statistical Reporting Season 2025 is Here!
Dear Pastors, Colleagues, and Friends, Statistical reporting season is open! Our Statistical Tables tell the story of membership, finances, and stewardship in our churches. The numbers you share represent the […] Continue Readingā