News & Stories
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United Women in Faith Event Raises Awareness of the Charter for Racial Justice
The NC Conference United Women in Faith Charter for Racial Justice Team hosted an event for all women on Saturday, August 24, at Garner United Methodist Church. The event was designed to raise awareness of the challenges minority women still face today in the workplace, community, and our churches. Bishop Connie Shelton offered a greeting… Continue Reading→
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Project AGAPE Donations & Christmas Boxes
Project AGAPE will have its fall collection of donations for our friends in Armenia. See below the items needed to be dropped off at these locations. All donations must be NEW! (This is due to changes in the Armenian laws.) All of these items are greatly needed but the * denotes a special need. Please… Continue Reading→
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Leadership and Church Administration: The Ministry in Administration
In this workshop, we will explore the ways in which the administrative tasks of the pastor strengthen the mission of the church and are, themselves, acts of ministry in fulfillment of the pastor’s responsibility to “administer the temporal affairs of the church.” Continue Reading→
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UMC bishops call for Leadership Gathering instead of Special Session in 2026
Council of BishopsThe United Methodist ChurchPress Release for immediate releaseSeptember 5, 2024 WASHINGTON, D. C. – The Council of Bishops (COB) of The United Methodist Church (UMC) is announcing a Leadership Gathering for 2026 that will advance the positive momentum of the 2020/24 General Conference and prepare the denomination for the 2028 General Conference. The… Continue Reading→
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September Monthly Resource Flyer
Each month, we publish this flyer to share timely Conference resources available to clergy and laity in local churches in the North Carolina Conference. It includes upcoming events, grant deadlines, Conference news, and more. The monthly theme for September is Hispanic Heritage Month. The flyer includes related resources that can be borrowed from the NC… Continue Reading→
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2025 Mission Seed Fund Applications Now Open
Mission Seed Funds are provided to resource NCC local churches and help them engage in ministry that is transformative for the world and the church. These funds are specific to new ministry development, encouraging ministry with a specific focus on outreach to people who are not yet part of the existing congregation through ministries of… Continue Reading→
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Registration Now Open for Pilgrimage 2024
Registration for Pilgrimage 2024 is now open. Register now to attend Pilgrimage 2024. Register for Pilgrimage 2024 Weekend You can register for Pilgrimage 2024 by visiting nccpilgrimage.org/2024/registering. Register for Additional Events At Pilgrimage 2024, you have the option to attend additional events. There are Saturday Lunch options, Saturday Afternoon events, and a Saturday Evening dinner.… Continue Reading→
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National Preparedness Month 2024
September is National Preparedness Month! This year’s theme is “Start a Conversation.” Here are some ways that you can start the conversation and begin preparing: 📋 Plan Ahead Develop an emergency plan with your family. Discuss what types of disasters may impact you and your community. Know where emergency shelters are located and your evacuation… Continue Reading→
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Optimize Your Year-End Giving Webinar
Join Rev. Dr. Ken Sloane, Director of Stewardship at Discipleship Ministries, on September 17 as he shares ideas on how your church might end the year strong! Learn More and Register Now→ Continue Reading→