News & Stories
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Statewide Clergy Health Survey
The Duke Clergy Health Initiative has launched the 9th wave of their biennial Statewide Clergy Health Survey, the longest-running longitudinal assessment of holistic clergy health in the world. The Cabinets look to these survey results to provide insight on how best to support their clergy. Let your voice be heard. The survey closes on Tuesday,… Continue Reading→
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2025 Edition of the UMVIM Team Leader Handbook
United Methodist Volunteers in Mission Family, We are so excited to announce that our new Mission Journey Team Leader Handbook is now available for sale at the UMVIM.org shop. We only have 50 copies, but more are on the way if you aren’t able to purchase them due to demand. The hard copy of the… Continue Reading→
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Youth Leaders Attend S.A.L.T. (Student Adult Leadership Training)
August’s S.A.L.T. (Student Adult Leadership Training) training brought together 40 leaders and volunteers for a hands-on, heart-forward day focused on youth and family ministry. From start to finish, the sessions were packed with practical tools and relational wisdom—designed to help each person walk away more equipped to serve young people with intention and care. The… Continue Reading→
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Last Chance to Express Interest in Youth Participation
Hi Friend, The deadline for youth to express interest in participating on stage at Pilgrimage is Sunday, September 21. Encourage your youth to share their story or participate in creative arts! Have a youth who would be perfect for this opportunity, but they need some more time? Reach out to us. Don’t forget to register for Pilgrimage 2025 and get… Continue Reading→
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UMC Bishops Issue Statement Condemning Political Violence
“September 11, 2025 “Seek peace and pursue it!” Every day, we are besieged with acts of violence across the globe. From Gaza to Goma to Orem to Evergreen. We grieve with families, communities and nations as they bear the weight of the pain and grief that violence leaves in its wake. The assassination of Charlie… Continue Reading→
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Hispanic-Latino Resources for English & Spanish-Speaking Churches
Hispanic Heritage Month is from September 15 through October 15. The NC Conference Media Center has books, DVDs, and curricula for use in Hispanic-Latino Ministries, including resources in Spanish. We also have resources to help English-speaking congregations learn about Hispanic-Latino culture and social issues and engage in outreach to the Hispanic-Latino community. In this post,… Continue Reading→
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Family Systems Theory for Healthier Congregations
Family systems theory gives leaders a framework to understand what’s happening beneath the surface—and respond with clarity and steadiness. Join us for a Day of Learning with Jack Shitama and discover practical ways to guide your church through uncertainty and cultivate healthier leadership. Continue Reading→
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Faith in Action: Weekend One Recap & Opportunities to Serve
Sixty-five people from across the Conference came together for the first Faith in Action weekend to help repair homes for families in Columbus County. On Saturday, six teams worked at seven homes, tarping roofs, painting ceilings, installing flooring, and painting windows. The day wrapped up with a Pig Pick’n at Zion UMC, where volunteers fellowshiped,… Continue Reading→
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Extension Ministry Spotlight: Duke University QuadEx
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. Ben Adams Rev. Ben Adams serves as Senior Associate Dean of Students for QuadEx at Duke University. His life’s work is to foster communities where all people flourish. To this end, he… Continue Reading→