News & Stories
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Health Ministry Encourages Flu Shots
From the NC Department of Health and Human Services: “The best defense against serious illness from flu is the annual vaccine, available for everyone six months and older. Studies have […] Continue Reading→
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QPR – Suicide Prevention Training
The Center for Leadership Excellence invites clergy and laity to a free webinar with Justin Powlison from E9:4, an organization with the mission of equipping churches to prevent suicide. Continue Reading→
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Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference 2022 Wrap-up
The Southeastern Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church gathered recently (Nov 2-4) for their 2022 conference at Lake Junaluska. The 14 annual conferences representing 9 states convened to elect new […] Continue Reading→
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Resources for the Diverse People of God #BeUMC
Though one body, we continue to celebrate individuality and cultural identity. Continue Reading→
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General Conference 2024 to be held in Charlotte
It was announced today that General Conference 2024, the global gathering of United Methodists, will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina. The gathering will take place from April 23 – […] Continue Reading→
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New Bishop Assigned to the North Carolina Conference
GARNER, NC – United Methodists across eastern North Carolina welcome newly-elected Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton as their episcopal leader. Bishop Shelton, a native of Picayune, Mississippi, was elected a bishop […] Continue Reading→
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New Bishops Are Consecrated and Episcopal Assignments Announced
Hundreds from around the region gathered Friday, Nov. 4, for the final session of the 2022 Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference of The United Methodist Church, which handled a few remaining items of business before announcing much-anticipated episcopal assignments and then consecrated the SEJ’s three newly elected bishops. Continue Reading→
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SEJ passes three resolutions in Thursday evening session
By Jessica Brodie (South Carolina Conference) LAKE JUNALUSKA, North Carolina—With episcopal elections finished, delegates to the 2022 Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference turned their attention to three resolutions, ultimately passing all of […] Continue Reading→