News & Stories
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NextGen Faith Builders: A Cohort for Children’s Ministry Leaders
NextGen Faith Builders Children’s Ministry Cohort is back! After two successful cohorts gathered earlier this year, we are opening up another opportunity for you to gather with other dedicated children’s ministry leaders (volunteer and paid) to delve into the essentials of building a strong children’s program, whether you have five kids or 50. Continue Reading→
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Southeastern Jurisdiction to Share a Bishop with Northeastern Jurisdiction
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 3, 2024FROM THE INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMMITTEE ON EPISCOPACYTHE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH During General Conference 2024, the Interjurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy recommended 32 total bishops in the jurisdictions and the allocations of bishops of 6 in the NCJ, 6 in the NEJ, 6 in the SCJ, 9 in the SEJ, and 5… Continue Reading→
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Extreme Heat Resources
North Carolina’s heat season occurs from May through September. As we enter the summer months, here are some ways to prepare your home and church for extreme heat: Make a Plan Create a communications plan and discuss it with your family. Identify places in your community where you can stay cool, such as libraries, shopping… Continue Reading→
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Last Month in the NC Conference: June 2024
We’d like to keep everyone up-to-date about the happenings all across the NC Conference offices and committees, so we’ll be posting a roundup of all the major news at the end of every month. Here’s an overview of NC Conference events and updates from the month of June. NC Conference Center for Leadership Excellence Christian… Continue Reading→
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July 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 July is stewardship. The flyer includes related resources that can be borrowed from the NC Conference Media… Continue Reading→
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Upcoming Grant, Scholarship & Loan Opportunities
The NC Conference recommends the following grants, scholarships, and loans available to United Methodist churches and ministry leaders in the North Carolina Conference. These programs are funded by the Conference or our partner organizations. The funding opportunities listed here have application deadlines in the near future. Additional opportunities have deadlines coming up later in the… Continue Reading→
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Thank You for Supporting Africa University!
Africa University is grateful for the opportunity to thank North Carolina United Methodists for their ongoing, faithful support of the Africa University Fund. Watch this video from Africa University to learn more about how your generous gifts make an impact. Thank you for keeping Africa University highlighted among the conference’s missional priorities! Continue Reading→
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Hebron UMC Receives 2024 Key Taylor Award
Hebron UMC in Roper, NC was the recipient of the 2024 Key Taylor Award. This award is given annually out of an endowment established by Rev. Key Taylor in 1958 to honor the mission work of rural churches faithfully serving their communities. The award was presented to Rev. Karen Pruette, pastor of the Albemarle Charge (which… Continue Reading→
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Property Insurance Webinar
The Treasurer’s Office will join with representatives from United Methodist Insurance, and Sovereign Insurance Group on Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 12:00-1:00 pm to discuss current trends in the property insurance market. Many churches are facing loss of coverage or increasing premiums due to an ongoing reset in property insurance. Representatives from UMI and Sovereign will… Continue Reading→