News & Stories
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A New Lay Servant Ministries Class!
District Superintendent Jon Strother will teach Discipleship Begins with Relationship: Creating a Spiritual Growth Plan to See All the People. This course helps lay servant leaders understand and adapt an intentional discipleship plan for their church context using resources from the See All The People movement. Continue Reading→
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Prayer for Appointment-Making Season: Diversity and Inclusivity
As we are in appointment-making season, Bishop Shelton has encouraged all of us to pray for the Cabinet, clergy and their families, and congregations. We will be sharing prayers over the next few weeks and encourage you to share them with your church. Read the next prayer in the series written by Rev. Seyun Hwang. God… Continue Reading→
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The Gary Wayne Locklear Mission Endowment Applications Open
The application process for The Gary Wayne Locklear Mission Endowment is now open. Applicants will fill out a pre-application form that supplies basic information about their ministry/mission endeavor. The pre-application consists of short-answer questions (100 words or less) designed to give a snapshot of the ministry and its objectives. The pre-application process closes on April 16,… Continue Reading→
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Bishop Shelton Encourages Youth Participation in Events & Leadership
One of the great traditions we have in our conference is our priority for Youth Ministry. In this video, Bishop Shelton encourages pastors and congregations to share the incredible conference youth events with their youth. Continue Reading→
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Blueprint for Wellness and Virgin Pulse Well-Being Program
The Benefits of the Blueprint for Wellness Maximize your benefits by participating in the annual Blueprint for Wellness health screening. Conference health plan members and their spouses will receive: Schedule the Blueprint for Wellness by logging into your Virgin Pulse account online, selecting the “Benefits” tab, and searching for Quest Blueprint for Wellness Screening. A screening will… Continue Reading→
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Health Team Update: March 2024
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced March 1 that it would wind down much of its remaining guidance specifically targeted at COVID-19. The biggest change in this is a loosening of its recommendation regarding how long people should isolate after testing positive for the coronavirus. “COVID-19 remains an important public health threat, but… Continue Reading→
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General Conference Prayer Vigil on April 21
North Carolina Conference, we need your help! We invite you to participate in a Prayer Vigil on April 21 as we turn our hearts and minds toward the upcoming General Conference in Charlotte. Laity and clergy across North Carolina will be praying for 24 hours for God to guide the delegates’ work at this global… Continue Reading→
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Prayer for Appointment-Making Season: Grief and Disconnection
As we are in appointment-making season, Bishop Shelton has encouraged all of us to pray for the Cabinet, clergy and their families, and congregations. We will be sharing prayers over the next few weeks and encourage you to share them with your church. Read the next prayer in the series written by Rev. Cameron Merrill. Endings… Continue Reading→
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United Women in Faith Study Resources for All Church Groups
Every year, United Women in Faith publishes a Mission Study for adults, youth, and children that serves as an excellent resource for helping us to grow on our spiritual journey. These studies are for all church groups, not just women’s groups. United Women in Faith also hosts a Reading Program every year with books they… Continue Reading→