News & Stories
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Extension Ministry Spotlight: General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
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. Amie Stewart Rev. Amie Stewart serves as the Director of Conference Relations for the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. Rev. Stewart is an ordained deacon living in Apex, NC, worshiping… Continue Reading→
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New Partnership with The Duke Endowment and NC Department of Adult Correction Builds Bridges Between Churches and Correctional Facilities
At Annual Conference 2025, Rev. Robb Webb, Director of the Rural Church Division of The Duke Endowment, announced an exciting new partnership between The Duke Endowment, the North Carolina Conference, the Western North Carolina Conference, and the NC Department of Adult Correction. This initiative aims to strengthen connections between local churches and correctional facilities across… Continue Reading→
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Extension Ministry Spotlight: Bayview Manor 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. Lindsey G. Eklund Rev. Lindsey G. Eklund serves as Director of Spiritual Care for Bayview Manor Retirement Community. She is an ordained elder in the NC Conference, currently serving in part-time extension… Continue Reading→
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2025 Season of Creation Weekly Webinars
The NCCUMC Creation Care Committee invites you to join us via Zoom each Thursday evening in September for a series of engaging and practical webinars on a range of timely topics for individuals and congregations who are seeking to go deeper in their discipleship as caretakers of God’s creation. We are especially pleased this year… Continue Reading→
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Worship Planning for the Season of Creation: September 1 – October 4, 2025
It’s time to begin preparing for the Season of Creation! In the month of September, congregations of the NCC are invited to join with our sisters and brothers around the world in giving thanks and praise to God for the gift of the created world as we ponder the mystery of creation and renew our… Continue Reading→
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Candidacy Retreat
Are you exploring a call to ministry? Do you want to start the process of becoming a Certified Candidate in the UMC? If so, this Candidacy Retreat is for you! The Candidacy Retreat is an all-day virtual event coming up on August 1, 2025. This is a wonderful day (including some short breaks and a longer lunch break) of… Continue Reading→
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The 2025 Evangelism Winners Shine
Denman award winners are nominated by people who believe in their strong evangelism practices–the type of authenticity that draws people into a connection with church, but most importantly, into a relationship with God. In 2025, the Evangelism and Discipleship Committee reviewed around 40 applications for clergy, laity, and youth. The nominators and friends of the… Continue Reading→
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Extension Ministry Spotlight: Duke Wesley Fellowship
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. Dave Allen Rev. Dave Allen serves as Campus Minister & Executive Director at Duke Wesley Fellowship. He served as a pastor in the local church from 2011-2016, which is when he entered… Continue Reading→
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NCC Pilgrimage Returns for 32nd year!
We are excited to announce that Pilgrimage will return to the Rocky Mount Event Center for the 32nd annual event. Youth and their adult leaders will gather November 7-9, 2025, for worship, creative arts, scripture, lessons, and fun! The 2025 website is live! Event information, ways for youth to participate, speaker introductions, and more can all be found here. Mark your… Continue Reading→