News & Stories
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AC 2025: One Week Out—Here’s What You Need to Know!
We are looking forward to seeing you next week at Annual Conference! When you arrive at the Greenville Convention Center, stop by the registration desk at the front entrance to check-in and pick up your Conference Workbook and lanyard. Already confirmed your attendance?Members of annual conference should have received an email after you confirmed your… Continue Reading→
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Extension Ministry Spotlight: Passion in Partnership
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. Trish Archer Rev. Trish Archer serves as Ministry Lead Coach at Passion in Partnership. She is an ordained Deacon, serving in the Harbor District for the past 28 years. She is a… Continue Reading→
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Lee Rodio to Serve as Conference Parliamentarian
Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton has named Lee Rodio the Parliamentarian for the North Carolina Conference. Rodio brings a wealth of experience and dedication to this vital role. Rodio is a plaintiff litigation attorney at Howard Stallings Law Firm in Raleigh, NC, and a member of Mt. Sylvan UMC. He has served as a lay member… Continue Reading→
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AC 2025: Briefing Session & Ways to Give
Get ready for AC 2025! Tune into our Watch page next Wednesday, May 28, at noon for the Briefing Session to get the latest updates and insights for Annual Conference. We’ll send out the Conference Workbook that morning, so be sure to check your email or visit the AC website before the session starts. Watch… Continue Reading→
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Extension Ministry Spotlight: Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Study Center
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. Luise Weinrich Rev. Luise Weinrich is an ordained minister, Clinical Social worker, and Psychoanalyst who works one-on-one with adult individuals in New York City. She serves as Psychotherapist and Instructor in the… Continue Reading→
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Extension Ministry Spotlight: Alliance Medical 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. Toby James Rev. Toby James is a deacon in full connection and a psychotherapist certified as a pastoral counselor in NC, which means he is trained to integrate patients’ spiritual lives into… Continue Reading→
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2025 Retiree, Spouse, and Surviving Spouse Retreat
Registration for our September 22-24 gathering at Fort Caswell Conference Center is open until August 25. Our speaker will be Rev. Dr. L. Roger Owens, who is Professor of Christian Spirituality and Ministry at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. We will begin our time together by checking in by 4:00 pm on Monday, September 22, and end… Continue Reading→
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Conference Staff Transitions Beginning July 2025
Today, we share two staff transitions that mark new beginnings for trusted leaders in our conference ministries. Rev. Dr. Jason Miller-Villegas After three years of faithful service, Rev. Dr. Jason Miller-Villegas will conclude his role as conference Director of Youth Ministries. During his tenure, Jason has helped guide our Youth Ministries by dreaming new dreams,… Continue Reading→
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AC 2025: Proposed Conference Rules Are Live + Don’t Miss These Book Signings & Health Perks!
Annual Conference 2025 is one month away! The Proposed Conference Rules are now available online. These guidelines help shape how we gather, worship, and make decisions together at Annual Conference. Review them in advance to be informed and ready for the work ahead. View the Proposed Conference Rules→ 💻 Briefing Session Join us on our… Continue Reading→