News & Stories
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Insurance Annual Election Period Starts October 29
If you’re currently enrolled—or plan to enroll—in the Conference insurance plans for 2026, your opportunity to make benefit elections begins October 29. Get ready by joining two webinars planned for October 23 and October 28, and learn more at Know Your Insurance Plans. Remember, the Annual Enrollment Period ends November 13th, and no changes are allowed… Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement for October
magine having to miss a week of school every month. Now imagine persevering and completing school even years after your peers because of these missed days. This is the story of many girls in Kenya because they don’t have access to menstrual products. Every school in Kenya requires fees for tuition and uniforms. Beatrice Wangai began… Continue Reading→
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Join us for Leadership and Church Administration: Doing Ministry as a Team
The Center for Leadership Excellence presents, Doing Ministry as a Team, a Leadership and Church Administration workshop with Colin Snider and Carl Frazier. Continue Reading→
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Breakaway 2025 Recap: Wonder in the Desert
The theme of Breakaway this year was Wonder in the Desert, focusing on discovering joy, faith, and connection even in the dry seasons of life. Each morning started with Morning Watch, an exciting start to our day with scripture, camp songs, and prayer. Each night we ended with Vespers, which helped us slow down and… Continue Reading→
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Clergy Appreciation Month: Celebrating Our Clergy
October is Clergy Appreciation Month! We are grateful not only this month, but every day, for the faithful leadership, compassion, and dedication our clergy bring to their congregations and communities. In celebration of this month, Bishop Shelton and Dr. Rae Jean Proeschold-Bell, Director of the Duke Clergy Health Initiative, share ways in which we can… Continue Reading→
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Faith in Action Continues This Month
We’re quickly approaching the final two weekends of Faith in Action, and we are so grateful for the incredible support from clergy and laity across the Conference. Thanks to your dedication, we’re already halfway to our goal and excited to continue serving families in need. Over 100 volunteers have given their time and gifts over… Continue Reading→
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Annual Election Webinars
The Annual Election period for making 2026 insurance plan decisions starts October 29. Register for two upcoming webinars to help you get prepared! Continue Reading→
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EAP Resources for Mental Health and More!
This month we observe World Mental Health Day – a reminder that caring for your mind and spirit matters. Participants in the HealthFlex health insurance plans have free, confidential support for stress, relationships, finances, and more through their Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services. Learn about all these services and how to access them here: Let… Continue Reading→
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Extension Ministry Spotlight: Hospice/Palliative Care Chaplain
Welcome to our series that spotlights NC Conference pastors serving in extension ministries. Read about other extension ministers as these stories are published weekly. Rev. Bryan Siefert Rev. Bryan Siefert serves as a spiritual counselor/hospice chaplain in the northwest area of Greensboro, NC. He is a husband, father of a recent college graduate, and ordained elder. In… Continue Reading→