News & Stories
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Anti-Racism Resources for Your Whole Church
Everyone in your church – leaders to laity, adults to children – can participate in the work of anti-racism. Use these books, DVDs, and online resources to involve everyone in […] Continue Reading→
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Applications Due TODAY! The Gary Wayne Locklear Mission Endowment
The application process for The Gary Wayne Locklear Mission Endowment opens on April 6. Applicants will fill out a pre-application form that supplies basic information about their ministry/mission endeavor. The pre-application […] Continue Reading→
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Empowering the Local Church: Redeeming Creation 2023
In my travels to various churches and events, I have had the joy of meeting several Christians who feel called by God to prioritize caring for Creation. It is life-affirming […] Continue Reading→
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The Whole World In His Hands
“He’s got the whole world, in his hands,” we used to sing when I was a kid. On my jog this morning, I was reflecting on that. It’s a beautiful […] Continue Reading→
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Bishop Shelton Announces New Cabinet Appointments
Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton announces new Cabinet appointments for the North Carolina Conference, effective July 1, 2023. Rev. David Blackman, current Beacon District Superintendent, moves to the Gateway District following […] Continue Reading→
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SBC21 and GCORR Issue Joint Statement on Tennessee Legislature
On Good Friday, April 7, 2023, the United Methodist Strengthening the Black Church in the 21st Century (SBC21) and the General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR) issued a joint […] Continue Reading→
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Health Team Update – April 2023
Our Conference Health Team continues to provide us with timely and helpful updates for the well-being of our churches and communities. This month: Medicaid expansion, telehealth news, and COVID-19 updates. […] Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement for April
As my kids push fully into their teenage years, I’m getting (*painful*) daily lessons in learning how to let go. Growing into independence, they no longer want my daily inquiries into their lives, my hugs, my wisdom advice, or even my presence on many days. Knowing that their days living in our home are numbered,… Continue Reading→
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10 Ways NCC UMVIM Can Assist You!
10 Ways NCC UMVIM Can Assist YOU! 1. Train you to be an UMVIM Team Leader As an UMVIM trained Team Leader, you will be equipped with the best resources and […] Continue Reading→