News & Stories
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Resources for the Welcoming People of God #BeUMC
The #BeUMC campaign reminds us of who we are at our best — the spirit-filled, resilient, connected, missional, faithful, diverse, deeply rooted, committed, disciple-making, Jesus-seeking, generous, justice-seeking, world-changing, grace-filled people of God called The United Methodist Church. We open our hearts, minds, and doors to all people. All belong and will be loved in The UMC. All… Continue Reading→
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GCFA Issues Update, FAQ for BSA Bankruptcy
The Boy Scouts of America’s bankruptcy reorganization plan has survived its first appellate challenge. The General Council on Finance and Administration has provided a brief overview of what that means, and what might be next. So, what’s the background? How did we get here? In February 2020, The Boy Scouts of America (“BSA”) filed for… Continue Reading→
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Upcoming Grant, Scholarship & Loan Opportunities
The NC Conference recommends the following grants, scholarships, and loans available to United Methodist churches and ministry leaders in the North Carolina Conference. These programs are funded by the Conference or our partner organizations. The funding opportunities listed here have application deadlines in the near future. Additional opportunities have deadlines coming up later in the… Continue Reading→
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“Our Faith, Our Children, Our Public Schools” 2023
Why should members of the faith community care about the success of our public schools? Who makes decisions about public school funding in NC, and how do our schools compare with others in the Southeast and across the nation? What are some ways we can support our public school children and educators and begin to… Continue Reading→
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XRoads 2023: “A Glimpse of God’s Kingdom on Earth”
In 2018, the XRoads Planning team launched its first XRoads event at Franklinton Center at Bricks with the vision of inspiring and equipping clergy and laity in the work of prophetic teaching, preaching, and living. Each event has provided that opportunity, and this year’s event, “XRoads 2023: Practicing Resurrection,” did not disappoint! As several participants… Continue Reading→
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Fayetteville JFON is now the NC Immigration Law & Justice Center
The North Carolina Immigration Law & Justice Center (ILJC), part of the Immigration Law & Justice Network (ILJN), provides low-income immigrants, refugees and asylum-seekers with affordable, high-quality immigration legal services. We also provide information to help the public understand the complicated U.S. immigration system and educate policy makers on how immigration policy impacts our immigrant… Continue Reading→
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Breaking the Silence-Remembering an iconic speech by Rev. Dr. M.L. King, Jr.
On the anniversary of his historic Riverside Church speech in 1967…Join us for a conversation on Dr. King’s call for a radical revolution in values against racism, militarism and materialism.What does this revolution look like today?Tues. April 4, 2023, 7pm ET Continue Reading→
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Lay Equalization Plan Nominations
In 2021, our Annual Conference adopted a Lay Equalization Plan that helps guide the nomination and selection process for At-Large Lay Members for the NC Annual Conference. The purpose of this plan is to ensure an equal number of clergy (active & retired) and Lay Members participate in our NC Annual Conference. This plan calls… Continue Reading→
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When the Lights Went Out: Disaster Response in Moore County
In December 2022, a reportedly intentional act of vandalism cut electrical power to thousands of households in Moore County within the Fairway District of the North Carolina Conference. Disaster Ministries worked with churches in the area and delivered generators, solar power disaster response trailers, and other equipment. Thanks to the generosity of the United Methodist… Continue Reading→