News & Stories
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Final Two Constitutional Amendments Presented
On Friday afternoon, lay and clergy members of the NC Annual Conference continued the amendments voting process by addressing the final two amendments to The United Methodist Church’s Constitution recommended by General Conference in 2024. Ballots for Amendments 1 and 2 were completed on Thursday afternoon. Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton began the plenary session by… Continue Reading→
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Love Boldly: Peace Building with Rev. Dr. Lydia Muñoz
The NC Conference members reconvened after lunch Friday afternoon. Rev. Luz Ponce and the Unidos Por Cristo Band led the conference with a time of worship. After a special time to recognize the new retirees and their spouses, Rev. Dr. Lydia Muñoz ignited the stage as the featured speaker for a session addressing loving boldly… Continue Reading→
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North Carolina Conference Honors Retiring Clergy During Special Recognition Ceremony
With hearts full of gratitude and celebration, the North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church honored its retiring clergy during the retiree recognition ceremony held on Friday, June 13, at 1:30 pm, as part of the 2025 Annual Conference at the Greenville Convention Center. Earlier that day, the retirees were celebrated at a special… Continue Reading→
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All Saints Celebration and Memorial Service
Friday morning’s All Saints Celebration and Memorial Service began on a note of unity and comfort as a choir of NC Conference clergywomen offered their voices for the choral piece “We Are Not Alone,” setting a tone of shared faith and community that would carry throughout the worship service. Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton then led… Continue Reading→
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Love Boldly: Connectional Ministries
Camp and Retreat Ministries After several musical selections played by Paul Saik, Director of Music Ministries from Centenary UMC in New Bern, Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton called the body to order on Friday morning. Shelton reminded the body that Christians are called to love boldly, serve joyfully, and live courageously by the power of the… Continue Reading→
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Ice Cream Social & Book Signing
On Thursday evening, conference attendees enjoyed an ice cream social in the East Wing of the Greenville Convention Center. This year, we had four ice cream scoopers, which helped shorten the line. After getting a scoop of the flavor of their choice, adults, youth, and kids gathered in the Emerald Room to fellowship and connect… Continue Reading→
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Thursday Afternoon Reports
New Faith Communities On Thursday, Rev. Dr. Tim Catlett, Executive Director of the Office of New Faith Communities, celebrated the many congregations across our Conference who are co-creating new places for new people to gather in communion with Jesus Christ. Catlett highlighted churches like Hope Recovery UMC in Wilmington and Storied Church in Mebane, which… Continue Reading→
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Voting on Constitutional Amendments
In 2025, lay and clergy members of the NC Annual Conference are voting on whether to ratify four amendments to The United Methodist Church’s Constitution recommended by General Conference in 2024. Members of all annual conferences throughout the world are voting on these four recommended amendments at their annual conference sessions. Ratification requires two-thirds of… Continue Reading→
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Thursday Plenary Session Begins
The Annual Conference 2025 business session began Thursday afternoon with Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton inviting the members to join in prayer for Capital District Superintendent Chris Brady, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. At Brady’s request, members are encouraged to wear blue on Friday in recognition of men’s health, both physical and emotional. Jon Strother… Continue Reading→