News & Stories
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An Encouragement for August
There is something about the carefully placed human in women-identifying people that grants us the ability to nearly carry it all. And in the carrying capacity of a self-identified woman, we cannot forget our own human dignity, worthiness, and the reminders of value that we so naturally give to those we carry. Continue Reading→
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Council of Bishops to advance UMC Vision at 2026 Leadership Gathering in Calgary
Council of BishopsThe United Methodist ChurchFor Immediate ReleaseAugust 8, 2025 WASHINGTON, D. C. – The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church is thrilled to announce the location of the 2026 COB Leadership Gathering. This inspiring gathering will take place at Knox United Church in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, from October 20–24, 2026. As the… Continue Reading→
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Bishop’s Letter to the Editor on Immigration
In accordance with Resolution IV from Annual Conference 2025, the Bishop, in consultation with the Conference Secretary and Director of Connectional Ministries, wrote the following letter naming the North Carolina Conference’s commitment to take a more public stand in support of immigrants and refugees. We submitted the letter to the News & Observer on August… Continue Reading→
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Extension Ministry Spotlight: Duke Regional Hospital Chaplain Services & Education Department
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. Lisa Brown Cole Rev. Lisa Brown Cole serves as the Manager of Duke Regional Hospital Chaplain Services & Education Department. She is an Elder in the NC Conference who has served three… Continue Reading→
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Charge Conference 2025 Resources Now Available
As we prepare for the 2025 Charge Conference season, themed Love Boldly: Building a Bigger Table, we have gathered all our resources in one centralized location. The Online Data Collection System (OLDCS) has been updated, and the charge conference forms are ready for you to begin. District charge conference schedules are still being finalized, but… Continue Reading→
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Participating on Stage at Pilgrimage 2025!
Hi Friend, We are excited to welcome you all back to the Rocky Mount Event Center for Pilgrimage 2025. As we continue to plan a great weekend full of worship, we can’t do it without youth participation. Youth have many opportunities to participate on stage at Pilgrimage. Please reach out if you or your youth have… Continue Reading→
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Extension Ministry Spotlight: Cross and Key Prison Ministries
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. Dr. Mark Hicks Rev. Dr. Mark Hicks has served as the Founding Director of Cross and Key Prison Ministries since 1999. Prior to this, he served three full-time pastoral appointments in the… Continue Reading→
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Preparing for the Feast of Creation Webinar Recording Now Available
This hope-filled, inspiring, and informative webinar is available for replay. “Amazing” was the word that participants used to describe the webinar, “Preparing for the Feast of Creation,” offered on July 22 by the NCCUMC Creation Care Committee. Far from a ho-hum academic lecture on doctrinal technicalities and liturgical minutiae, the webinar featured very accessible theological… Continue Reading→