News & Stories
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NFC October 2025 Newsletter
Rev. Hope Ledbetter-Bock, Associate Director, Office of New Faith Communities and Clergy Life The Power of a Church’s Origin Story If someone asked you about your church’s origin story, what would you say? How did your church come into being? Was it an answer to prayer, an educated guess, the result of a dynamic visionary,… Continue Reading→
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Extension Ministry Spotlight: United Methodist Communications
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. Ryan Dunn Rev. Ryan Dunn serves as the Minister of Digital Engagement for United Methodist Communications. Ryan grew up in Crystal Lake, Illinois, but came to North Carolina at the behest of… Continue Reading→
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Study Leave for Ministry Professionals
Find time to read, reflect, research, or just relax with Study Leave for Ministry Professionals. Over the span of five to seven days, participants immerse themselves in learning and renewal through self-directed study, worship, and prayer on the campus of Duke University. Designed for Christian institutional leaders, pastors, program staff, or laity. We Invite you… Continue Reading→
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Clergy Loan Program Applications Open
The United Methodist Foundation’s Clergy Loan Program fall applications are now open through the last week of November. The program was created to help clergy and their families to escape paralyzing debt that can have a negative effect not only on the individual and family but also on relationships within the church family. The hope is that through… Continue Reading→
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Year-End Tax and Financial Planning Webinar
Join EY for a 30-minute webinar on key year-end tax and financial planning moves to set yourself up for success in 2026. Sessions will be held on October 8 at 11 am and 4 pm, and on October 16 at 11 am and 4 pm. Register Now→ Continue Reading→
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Extension Ministry Spotlight: Springmoor Retirement Community
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. Lori Higgins Rev. Lori Higgins serves as the Lead Chaplain at Springmoor Retirement Community. As an Ordained Elder and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, she has a special love for ministry with… Continue Reading→
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Cans from Campers Food Drive at Camp Don Lee for Pamlico County
ARAPAHOE, NC—Camp Don Lee summer camp families donated more than 2,000 pounds of food in our first Cans from Campers food drive to benefit Pamlico County Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry, the largest food pantry in Pamlico County. Families and campers were invited to bring at least one non-perishable food item to their check-in day… Continue Reading→
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Dementia respite program at Trinity UMC paints flowers for MumFest
Participants gathered at Trinity United Methodist Church to paint chrysanthemums, socialize, and break the isolation from dementia for the upcoming MumFest. Come Again is a volunteer-driven program that supports those with early- to late-stage dementia and Alzheimer’s. It is a joint ministry between Centenary UMC and Trinity UMC in New Bern. Read more at WITN→ Watch… Continue Reading→
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Conference Connectional Table Meeting Recap: August 2025
Rev. Johnny Llerena and John Hall share a recap of the August 2025 meeting of the Conference Connectional Table. Continue Reading→