News & Stories
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Preparing for the Feast of Creation Webinar with Dr. Janet Soskice and Rev. Jenny Phillips
Ecumenical partners from the World Council of Churches, World Methodist Council, Vatican, and several other worldwide denominational bodies have been working on an agreement to elevate the Feast of Creation to a major feast day in the church. This will be the first addition of a major feast day in centuries, and the change could… Continue Reading→
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Extension Ministry Spotlight: NC Conference Peace Building & Outreach 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. Rhonda Grant Jordan Rev. Rhonda Grant Jordan currently serves as the Director of Peace Building and Outreach Ministry for the North Carolina Conference. Previously, she served eight years as Associate Pastor of… Continue Reading→
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AC 2025: Final Wrap-Up
The North Carolina Annual Conference convened in Greenville, NC, from June 12 to 14, 2025. 1,010 persons attended the conference, which focused on the theme of Love Boldly, part of the new vision statement for The United Methodist Church. Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton presided over the NC Annual Conference as the episcopal leader. On Wednesday,… Continue Reading→
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Ordering of Ministry Service
After the fixing of appointments and the conclusion of business, 41 persons publicly proclaimed their call to ministry during the Ordering of Ministry Service on Saturday, June 14, in the Greenville Convention Center. Paul Saik and the Annual Conference Choir sang “You Are Holy” to gather and prepare the people, followed by the tradition of… Continue Reading→
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Conference Votes on Resolutions
During the Saturday plenary, members of Annual Conference took up four proposed resolutions. Three resolutions were proposed before the deadline and included in the Conference Workbook. The body voted to suspend conference rules on Friday after lunch to receive an additional proposed resolution. Note: The Resolutions were taken up on Saturday morning in the following… Continue Reading→
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Annual Conference 2026 Scheduled
The next session of the Annual Conference will be held in Greenville, North Carolina, at the Greenville Convention Center from June 18 to June 20, 2026. Early bird registration is scheduled for June 17. Continue Reading→
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Closing Plenary and Fixing of Appointments
Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton opened the Saturday morning session with prayer, inviting the Holy Spirit to guide the remaining business of this year’s annual conference and encouraging conference members to be committed to loving boldly, serving joyfully, and leading courageously. The Statistician’s report, presented by Rev. Dennis Peay and adopted by the conference body, provides… Continue Reading→
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Statistician’s Report Presented Saturday
Rev. Dennis Peay, Conference Statistician, presented the Statistician’s Report Friday afternoon, providing insight into local church worship attendance trends, participation in ministries, and giving. The tables in the report reflect the story of 438 churches that reported membership, expenditures, and stewardship in 2024. The report can be found on pages 85 and 86 in the… Continue Reading→
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Financial Reports and Nominations Approved
On Friday afternoon, the Council on Finance & Administration, Insurance Committee, Board of Pension, Commission on Equitable Compensation, Joint Committee on Clergy Medical Leave, and Board of Trustees presented reports. The reports for the Joint Committee on Clergy Medical Leave and the Board of Trustees were approved as written in the Conference Workbook. Council on… Continue Reading→