News & Stories
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Resources for the Connected People of God #BeUMC
United Methodists are connected to one another, to God, and to nature. We celebrate our shared ministry and witness, shared mission, and core beliefs. Use these recommended resources to highlight the United Methodist connection in your church. Continue Reading→
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North Carolina UMC Apostolic Succession
A few years ago, Rev. Mitchell Lewis wrote an article entitled United Methodism and Apostolic Succession. Apostolic Succession was extremely important in the early Church. Nelson’s New Christian Dictionary, edited […] Continue Reading→
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Clergy Care: Rest, Renewal, and Respite
As the trends are improving and we are beginning to see our way out of the pandemic, we recognize that it has been and may continue to be an incredibly […] Continue Reading→
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AC 2022: Graceful Justice
Annual Conference 2022 will be at the Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, NC, on June 15-18, 2022. The theme for the quadrennium is Grace for the Future. Annual Conference 2022 […] Continue Reading→
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Volunteers Needed for Annual Conference
Annual Conference requires many volunteers to be successful. We need your help in filling these positions throughout our time together. We will need: Ushers to assist with directions, material distribution, […] Continue Reading→
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COVID-19 Update for May 3, 2022
As of this morning, Tuesday, May 3rd Orange County is the only county in our conference in the medium community level spread and the rest are in low. The COVID-19 community […] Continue Reading→
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From the Bishop: Graciously Moving Forward
Dear Friends, I confess my heart aches and grieves where we find ourselves. Our beloved church holds a diversity of opinions, and I understand that some sisters and brothers feel […] Continue Reading→
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Villegas Joins Conference Staff as Director of Youth Ministries
Bishop Leonard E. Fairley announces the appointment of the Rev. Jason Villegas as part-time Director of Youth Ministries, effective July 1, 2022. In this new position, his primary responsibility will […] Continue Reading→
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Growing Generosity in Changing Times
The pandemic has reminded us that we are all in this together! The shifts our churches have experienced help us realize that we must rethink stewardship and work collaboratively toward […] Continue Reading→