News & Stories
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Clergy Taxes Overview Webinar
Join Rev. Dr. Ken Sloane, Director of Stewardship & Generosity, and Janet Jamieson, CPA, clergy spouse, and recently retired CFO of Discipleship Ministries, on February 9 at 12 pm for a webinar on clergy taxes. Together, they will give an overview of what you might expect as you prepare your 2025 Federal Tax Return. Register… Continue Reading→
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Small Congregations, Big Impact — Join Us!
Small congregations are not simply big churches on a smaller scale — they carry unique strengths. Join us for an event designed to help pastors and worship teams move beyond replicating large-church models and discover opportunities for innovation in seven areas of worshipful engagement. This is an opportunity to use the strengths of the small… Continue Reading→
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New Date for Leading Worship + More Spring Course Options
Were you hoping to take Leading Worship? You have another chance! This course, which was cancelled due to winter weather last week, has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 7, at Genesis UMC in Cary. Registration for this new date will remain open through February 19. Continue Reading→
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Apply to Staff Youth Ministry Events in 2026
We invite adults across the Conference, both clergy and laity, to consider volunteering to help staff our upcoming Conference Youth events. Opportunities include: These events rely on caring adults who are willing to walk alongside youth as mentors, listeners, and leaders. Your presence helps make these experiences safe, meaningful, and transformational. Please consider volunteering for… Continue Reading→
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Ministry Spotlight: Certified Lay Minister, Senior Christian Ministry
Dr. Richard G. Morrison became a Certified Lay Minister (CLM) in 2024, following many years as a “non-denominational” Christian Lay Speaker. Richard’s CLM Project was to organize a team to start leading Worship Services to seniors in the Wilmington Community. His team, now called Senior Christian Ministry (SCM), of 12 folk, is now leading these… Continue Reading→
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Deacon Endowment Applications Now Open
The NC Conference Deacon Endowment is now accepting applications for all eligible clergy serving under deacon’s orders, or certified candidates pursuing ordination on the deacon track. Applicants must actively serve or intend to serve the NC Conference. The two categories of benefit include the 1) Judy Stephen’sContinuing Education Scholarships, and 2) Good Samaritan needs.In 2026,… Continue Reading→
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NC Supreme Court Allows Petition for Discretionary Review
On January 30, 2026, the North Carolina Supreme Court allowed the Petition for Discretionary Review by the North Carolina Conference and other defendants seeking review of the decision of the North Carolina Court of Appeals in the lawsuit involving the former Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church. The Court of Appeals had previously reversed a lower… Continue Reading→
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New Compass Webinar for Clergy
Wespath is hosting a live, 60-minute Compass webinar on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST. This interactive webinar is designed to help you understand how Compass works today, what’s changed, and how annual conferences, local churches, and Wespath work together to support your retirement benefits. Continue Reading→
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United Methodist Church Bishops Condemn Violence in Minnesota
As your bishop, called to guard the faith, order, and witness of the Church, I offer this word to the North Carolina Conference and to all who look to The United Methodist Church for moral clarity and spiritual courage in troubled times. When the cries of our neighbors grow louder and the wounds of our… Continue Reading→