News & Stories
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An Encouragement for January
How many roles do you occupy in life? How many different “hats” do you wear? Pastor? Mother? Grandmother? Aunt? Friend? Spouse? Teacher? I could name a million more. If I sense one common thread from my female friends and colleagues of all ages, it is that we feel so pulled in many different directions. We… Continue Reading→
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Board of Ordained Ministry Shares Anti-Racism Efforts
The North Carolina Conference Board of Ordained Ministry is committed to anti-racism and to ongoing practices of review, reflection, and learning as we engage with candidates throughout the licensing and […] Continue Reading→
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Evaluating, Eliminating, and Energizing: Making Ministry Matter
The Center for Leadership Excellence presents a virtual workshop with Donna Claycomb Sokol… William Sloane Coffin once wrote, “Most church boats don’t like to be rocked; they prefer to lie […] Continue Reading→
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MARCHA Denounces Acts of Insurrection at Capitol
MARCHA, the Methodist Caucus that Advocates for Hispanic/Latinos in and out of the Church, unequivocally denounces the domestic terrorist acts of insurrection of this past week and stands with the […] Continue Reading→
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Voices – Episode 11: Anti-Racism Part 1 w/ Conference Leadership
Directors of Connectional Ministries from The North Carolina Conference gather to discuss efforts in Anti-Racism on a personal and conference-wide level. Steve Taylor – Executive Director of Connectional Ministries Leah […] Continue Reading→
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connections: There Can Be Change
Bishop Ward encourages us to continue learning and growing in our faithfulness toward anti-racism and to hold on to our hope for transformation in the world. Continue Reading→
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Join us Wednesday for a Webinar!
Having trouble gearing up for the new year? Join us for a webinar with Alexis Carter Thomas. Participants will be invited to engage with a media clip and Scripture to […] Continue Reading→
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Take your shot!
Covid-19 vaccines are low risk with high benefits. Love your neighbor, your family, your friends, and yourself. Stay well and healthy! Get your vaccine when it’s your turn! *If you […] Continue Reading→
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Ann Street Ministry to Children during Pandemic
In response to the pandemic, Ann Street United Methodist Church started an Alternate School Care (ASC) program in 2020 for elementary school students. A grant from the conference COVID-19 Response […] Continue Reading→