News & Stories
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Meet Our AC 2026 Speakers
We can’t wait for you to hear from this year’s Annual Conference speakers! Through worship, storytelling, and meaningful messages, we’ll be encouraged and inspired to Love Boldly, Serve Joyfully, and Lead Courageously. Learning Labs Before the business of Annual Conference begins, join us for Learning Labs on June 17 at 2 and 3:30 pm. Come ready… Continue Reading→
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Lay Servant Ministries Stainless Steel Tumblers
Alongside the “Ministry Is Not a Spectator Sport” t-shirts, Lay Servant Ministries is also offering stainless steel tumblers for this year’s Annual Conference. These 20 oz tumblers are double-walled with ceramic lining, include a lid, and feature the Lay Servant Ministries logo. Orders are prepaid ($20) and must be placed by May 27. All tumblers… Continue Reading→
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UMVIM Train 100
The mission spirit is alive and well among UMC young people! Leadership skills are encouraged at all levels of mission engagement. Every person on the team can have a voice in decision-making and take responsibility for part of the mission journey planning. As United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) celebrates 50 years of ministry, a… Continue Reading→
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Announcing Lay Servant Ministries Summer Schedule
Where might God be calling you to grow this summer? Explore seven Lay Servant Ministries courses offered online and in person, and take the next step in your journey of discipleship and leadership. Continue Reading→
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Celebrating and Exploring the Call of Laity
The NC Conference Lay Servant Ministries Committee is supporting laity as they discern next steps in ministry, and there are still opportunities to participate. On Saturday, May 2, forty laity gathered in the NC Conference office in Garner for a Day of Discovery focused on exploring how laity are called to ministry. We worshipped together,… Continue Reading→
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Final Resources for Miracle Sunday
Dear Sisters & Brothers in Christ, Grace and peace to you in the Name of our Risen Lord! Next Sunday, May 17, is Miracle Sunday – an opportunity to love boldly by investing in leaders who walk alongside people in crisis and bring hope where it’s needed most – serving refugees, responding to war, standing… Continue Reading→
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Discover Ways to Serve Joyfully at Annual Conference
Let’s Serve Joyfully together at Annual Conference 2026! Opportunities are available for clergy and laity to serve as ushers, greeters, stage crew, line marshals, altar guild, and more throughout the week as we help create a welcoming experience for all who attend. Special Offering This year’s offering supports The Endowment Fund for Theological Education. Your… Continue Reading→
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Pilgrimage 2026 is Live!
The Pilgrimage team is excited to announce that we are worshiping together in November at the Rocky Mount Event Center. Our website is live with event details, youth participation information, and this year’s theme. Youth leaders, our House Band application is different from previous years, including deadlines. Check out the webpage and encourage your youth to apply early. Registration… Continue Reading→
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Order Your T-Shirt — Ministry Is Not a Spectator Sport!
In the United Methodist tradition, we affirm that all Christians are called to ministry. Lay Servant Ministries exists to equip laity for the roles to which they are called. As a visible way to celebrate that shared calling, your NC Conference Lay Servant Ministries team designed a t-shirt for this year’s Annual Conference. Orders are… Continue Reading→