News & Stories
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Leadership and Church Administration: Summertime
The Center for Leadership Excellence presents Summertime, a Leadership and Church Administration workshop with Laura Thompson and Carl Frazier. Engage with colleagues and explore strategies for preaching, planning, and programming during the summer months.“Summertime and the living is easy,” Clara sings to open Porgy and Bess. For many of our members, it may seem that… Continue Reading→
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Gun Violence Prevention Lenten Study: Jude’s Story
Hear Jude’s story about the impact of gun violence on youth. Sign up to receive discussion questions, implementation suggestions, and other resources for your study. Continue Reading→
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Conference Connectional Table Meeting Recap: November 2024
John Hall and Kim Lamb share a recap of the November 2024 meeting of the Conference Connectional Table. Continue Reading→
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Notice of Appeal Filed in Fifth Avenue UMC Case
On February 4, 2025, the NC Conference filed a Notice of Appeal and Alternative Petition for Discretionary Review in the Fifth Avenue UMC case, asking the NC Supreme Court to review the decision of the Court of Appeals. View All Fifth Avenue Updates→ Continue Reading→
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New Lockbox Addresses for Apportionments, Pension & Insurance Payments
Our lockbox addresses for mailing apportionment, advance specials, pension, and insurance payments have changed. Please update your records and use the new addresses listed below going forward when sending payments to the Treasurer’s Office. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our office at remittances@nccumc.org. View the Updated Remittance Forms→… Continue Reading→
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From Prayer to Action—Now Is the Time!
Now is the time…Looking Inward, Living Outward with Daniel Wolpert highlights how spiritual practices can empower us to care for others and create communities of healing and justice. Rooted in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, this Day of Learning calls us to turn inward in prayer so we can live outward in service and social transformation. Continue Reading→
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Last Year (2024) in the NC Conference
We began a monthly series in 2022 to keep everyone up-to-date about the happenings across the NC Conference offices and committees. Here’s an overview from 2024: Read our 2024 monthly recaps to catch up on news and events across the Conference. Continue Reading→
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Beginning the 2025 Lay Equalization Process
In 2021, our Annual Conference adopted a Lay Equalization Plan (LEP) that helps guide the nomination and selection process for At-Large Lay Members to our annual conference. The purpose of this plan is to ensure an equal number of clergy (active & retired) and lay members participate in our NC Annual Conference. This plan calls for the… Continue Reading→
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Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Well-Being
United Methodist Foundation is once again offering Saving Grace. These online training sessions will begin in the Summer/ Fall of 2025, from August through September. To find out more or register for this free clergy-only course, do so here. Continue Reading→