News & Stories
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Clergy Care in the Pandemic
Recently, we held a confidential space to check in with a small group of pastors. Through a series of virtual gatherings, we met with a representative group of clergy from […] Continue Reading→
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Returning to the Beloved Community: Compassion Fatigue, Lay Leadership, and the PTSD of the Pandemic
A Free Online Learning Event for lay leaders, clergy, and laity with Micheal Pope and Schuyler Rhodes, will be presented by the Association of Annual Conference Lay Leaders on Saturday, […] Continue Reading→
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New Information about Welcoming Afghan Refugees – Advocacy Needed NOW! Plus an Upcoming Webinar!
We’ve all seen the news reports of the evacuation of thousands of Afghan citizens fleeing the Taliban. Many of us want to help the refugees arriving in North Carolina, but […] Continue Reading→
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Bishops Agree on Narrative for the Continuing UMC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENOVEMBER 8, 2021 Bishops agree on narrative for the continuing UMC WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Council of Bishops ended its Fall meeting on Friday having spent time in […] Continue Reading→
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UMVIM Taking Off
The North Carolina Conference United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (NCC UMVIM) Committee is updating and re-launching our mission and ministry to all of the world. We need you to be […] Continue Reading→
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Vietnam Virtual Mission Trips
It’s Not Too Late to Register! Vietnam Virtual Mission Trips! Registration Now Open! The Vietnam Mission Initiative is birthing new ministries and sustaining ongoing missions. Come learn how God’s love […] Continue Reading→
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Happiness: Incorporating Playfulness into our Lives and Churches
The Center for Leadership Excellence invites you to a webinar. In the midst of an incredibly difficult ministry season, more faith leaders are feeling the threat of burnout than ever. […] Continue Reading→
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Conference Connectional Table: Meeting Updates from 10-7-2021
The Conference Connectional Table (CCT) met October 7th by Zoom for the third of its quarterly meetings in 2021. A meeting summary follows. LOVE FEAST / OPENING REMARKS To open […] Continue Reading→
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Tropical Storm Fred Disaster Recovery
In August, Tropical Storm Fred caused devastating mountain flooding in western North Carolina, particularly in Haywood, Buncombe, and Transylvania counties. Bishop Fairley invites churches and early response teams to help our sisters and brothers in the Western NC Conference in their disaster recovery efforts before the winter months set in. Continue Reading→