News & Stories
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General Conference petition submission opens and logo revealed as planning continues
The Commission on General Conference gathered in Florence, Kentucky for an in-person meeting held May 21-24, 2023. During the meeting, the event’s updated logo was revealed. Upon conclusion of the gathering, the window for petition submissions was opened. Petitions must be received by mail, email, or via the official online General Conference 2024 Petition Submission Form by… Continue Reading→
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“Healing Haunted Histories”
The Office of Race Equity and Justice Ministries, in partnership with Neighborhood Seminary, is offering an amazing opportunity, a journey/course with the authors of “Healing Haunted Histories,” Dr. Elaine Enns and Ched Myers. This original work, subtitled: A Settler’s Discipleship of Decolonization, brings innovative and transformative learning experiences to persons who want to pursue more… Continue Reading→
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A Pilgrimage of Pain and Hope
Duke Memorial UMC shares their journey on a Pilgrimage through Durham, NC, focused on the history of racism in the area. The church received a Peace with Justice grant to support their justice ministry. Peace with Justice Sunday is June 4. View the Special Sunday resources. Continue Reading→
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Making Disciples – What Are the Ingredients?
Bishop Shelton shares the “recipe” for discipleship and the ingredients we can use in our mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Let’s open up those baskets! Continue Reading→
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HealthFlex Feedback Webinar
All active clergy are invited to join Wespath for a webinar to share their experience with this year’s transition to the HealthFlex insurance programs. Your feedback is valuable in our efforts to continually improve our service! The webinar will be held on June 5 at 12:00 pm. Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 284 657… Continue Reading→
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North Carolina and Western NC Conferences Receive a Five-Year Duke Endowment Grant Exceeding $10 Million
Garner and Huntersville, NC – The North Carolina and Western North Carolina Conferences of The United Methodist Church (UMC) are thrilled to announce that they have each received a generous grant from The Duke Endowment to support the creation of new United Methodist faith communities and the strengthening of existing congregations within the UMC conferences.… Continue Reading→
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Safe Sanctuaries: Basics & Best Practices
The NC Conference Safe Sanctuaries Team, in partnership with the Center for Leadership Excellence, will offer a workshop is designed for those who need a refresher on basics and best practices and/or for those who are new to their local church’s Safe Sanctuaries team. Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement for May
I’ve said it before. God has a great sense of humor. The Holy Spirit keeps grabbing my attention even when I’m busy doing the work of ministry. And while I sometimes resist reading yet another inspiring devotion, blog, or book, the reality of God’s love in Christ interrupts unexpectedly. Continue Reading→