News & Stories
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Service of Lament and Hope – December 15
We understand that Christmas time will be tough for a lot of youth. We would like to offer a Service of Lament and Hope this Thursday, December 15, at 5:00 pm. We offer this as a way of connecting with youth around the conference who are struggling with the schism taking place in our denomination… Continue Reading→
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Early Prescription Refills for Moore County
Due to the massive power outage and the declared state of emergency in Moore County, North Carolina, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) is allowing early prescription refills to ensure that customers have access to the prescription drugs they need. This applies to Moore County. The early refill request must… Continue Reading→
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Prayers for the People in Moore County
We are deeply saddened and horrified that a reportedly intentional act of vandalism on Saturday, Dec. 2, has cut electric power to approximately 45,000 households in Moore County within the Fairway District of the North Carolina Conference. This is an especially heinous act, leaving people without heat amid low to freezing December temperatures. Our hearts… Continue Reading→
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MERCI Work Days to Pack Christmas Boxes
Join us Tuesday, December 6, Saturday, December 10, and/or Tuesday, December 13, to help pack Project Agape Christmas boxes. Work days are from 9 am to 1 pm. MERCI is located at 676 Community Dr, Goldsboro, NC 27530Any and all help is appreciated both here and in Armenia! For more information contact Rev. Bill Haddock revbillh@nccumc.org Continue Reading→
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Temporary Pause of Disaffiliation Activities
Dear Friends: We are ending a season where a great deal of energy, passion, and attention has been given to topics related to our connectional life in The United Methodist Church, as well as questions regarding disaffiliation. During this time, we have worked hard to ensure that we’ve kept Jesus at the center of our… Continue Reading→
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Announcement from UMVIM
Dear Friends in Christ: Grace and peace to you this Advent season as we await once again the coming of Jesus, theChrist, our Saviour. During the last few months, the Jurisdictional Office of UMVIM has received a number ofcorrespondences regarding the disunity and fragmentation within The United Methodist Church.Team leaders, team members, donors, and other… Continue Reading→
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Resources for the Generous People of God #BeUMC
We offer our gifts and resources to serve those in need, both near and far. United Methodists cultivate a generosity of spirit, time, and resources. During Advent, we respond to God’s most generous gift of all, Jesus. The NC Conference Media Center offers resources on generosity for church leaders, small groups, and children – for… Continue Reading→
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Last Month in the NC Conference: November 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 November. NC Conference Christian Formation Center for Leadership… Continue Reading→
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A Prayer for the Generous People of God
(Invitation: Open your hands as you offer this prayer.) Generous and Gracious God, we come before you with open hearts and open hands. Hearts open to who you are: the One who was, who is, and who is to come; the God who provides, protects, and calls us to be your hands, and to be… Continue Reading→