News & Stories
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Ward to Serve as Candler’s Next Bishop-in-Residence
Candler School of Theology announced that retired United Methodist Bishop Hope Morgan Ward will serve as Candler’s next bishop-in-residence, beginning January 5. Bishop Ward will travel between North Carolina and Atlanta as she enters this new role. Read the full press release→ Continue Reading→
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We Need Your Help: Check Cleaning Kits at MERCI for Future Disaster Relief
Thank you to all who have packed and delivered cleaning kits for Hurricane Helene relief in Western North Carolina. Due to the amazing work of NC Conference United Methodists and other organizations, we no longer need cleaning kits at this time. However, we need to ensure that the kits we have on hand are complete… Continue Reading→
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Become a Safe Sanctuaries Champion – Free Book!
Equip your church to protect the vulnerable and foster a safe, welcoming environment. The Lay Servant Ministries team is offering a half-day Zoom course—open to clergy and laity alike—designed to train you to become a Safe Sanctuaries champion in your congregation. As a special incentive, the NC Conference Safe Sanctuaries Team will provide a free copy of the new… Continue Reading→
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NFC December 2024 Newsletter
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UMC Support Webinar on Department of Labor Law Updates
Join the General Council on Finance and Administration on December 3 at 2:30 pm for a webinar to learn about updates to labor laws regarding overtime pay beginning January 1. View Presentation Recording & Resources→ Continue Reading→
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Clergy Ethics Training
Each quadrennium, the North Carolina Conference holds a mandatory Ethics Training for all clergy. This includes but is not limited to those assigned/appointed, serving a church, in extension ministry, or who might serve in the future. Please register for the in-person training by December 3, 2024. This Ethics Training will be led by Rev. Lindsay… Continue Reading→
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Preparing Your Church Property for Winter Weather
The winter season is approaching, and it is important to prepare your church property for chilly temperatures and winter weather. The United Methodist Insurance Program has compiled resources to help you prepare. Pipe Freeze Prevention (Philadephia Insurance Companies)→ Winter Weather Checklist→ United Methodist Insurance GuideOne Risk Management Webinar→ Winter Resilience: A Guide to Preventing Frozen… Continue Reading→
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Announcing Winter Quarter Lay Servant Ministries Classes
Your Lay Servant Ministries team is pleased to announce six courses for our 2024-2025 Winter Quarter. Winter is the perfect season to settle in with a warm drink and deepen your learning from home. Five of our six classes are online, including a self-paced course. Soul Reset will be offered as a two-week journey that invites… Continue Reading→
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An Ecouragement for November
I cannot say that I’ve felt much like laughing as of late. Between feelings of general “church weariness,” election angst, charge conference season… it all feels a bit like living in a giant woodworking vise. The pressure keeps increasing, and with each twist of the handle, I wonder if this will be the one that… Continue Reading→