News & Stories
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I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not give me clothing, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.’
Engaging in prison ministry for the first time can be intimidating. But Jesus wants us to visit the imprisoned, loving these neighbors as we love ourselves. How can you serve those who are incarcerated, or minister with their family members, or advocate on behalf of those caught up in the prison system? Register for a… Continue Reading→
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Virtual Welcoming Service for Bishop Shelton
A worship service celebrating the assignment of Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton as resident bishop of the North Carolina Conference will be held Sunday, Feb. 5, beginning at 5 pm. The virtual service will be livestreamed at nccumc.org and on the North Carolina Conference app. Bishop Shelton was elected to the episcopacy at the Southeastern Jurisdictional… Continue Reading→
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January Benefits Statements
The January Pension and Insurance benefit bills to local churches are being prepared by your Benefits Team. As usual for this time of year, bills may be arriving after mid-January due to the high volume of system changes. It is reasonable that payments would be remitted as soon as administratively feasible upon receipt of the… Continue Reading→
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Conference-Wide Leadership Training – January 29
The North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church is hosting virtual trainings on January 29, 2023, for all who serve in their local congregation in any of the following roles and committees (and note the new training this year for Nominations!): Help us spread the word! It is helpful when all committee members attend the trainings, but… Continue Reading→
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Bishop Shelton to Hold District Gatherings
As the new year begins and we enter a new season in the North Carolina Conference, Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton will be holding gatherings in all eight districts. These events will provide an opportunity to get to know Bishop Shelton as she begins serving as our new episcopal leader. The dates for all of the… Continue Reading→
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Most Borrowed Resources in 2022
Welcome to 2023! Here is our list of the top 10 most borrowed resources from the NC Conference Media Center in 2022. We added multiple participant books for some older studies to our collection. This new borrowing option moved some older favorites to the top of the list. Adam Hamilton made some room on the… Continue Reading→
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Close-out period for 2022 apportionments
In order to receive credit for 2022, apportionment and advance special payments must be received in the Conference Treasurer’s Office by Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Click here for more details and mailing instructions. To check your church’s balance, visit our District Remittances page to view reports, which are updated daily as payments are posted. If you notice a… Continue Reading→
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Last Month in the NC Conference: December 2022
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 Media Center New Faith Communities… Continue Reading→
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Joy to the World!
When I left the courthouse in Scotland County, North Carolina, I was weeping so hard I could barely see where I was going. I had gone in search of a birth certificate but discovered it was nonexistent. It was like being told you do not exist. The walk back home, across the railroad tracks of… Continue Reading→