News & Stories
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Last Month in the NC Conference: February 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 February. NC Conference Annual Conference Center for Leadership… Continue Reading→
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One Body: Nourishing North Carolina
A mission initiative during the United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, NC. In April, United Methodists from around the world will be in Charlotte, North Carolina, for General Conference. We encourage you to make plans to nourish your neighbors during the two weeks of the General Conference (April 23-May 3) as a part of our mission… Continue Reading→
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Duke Clergy Health Initiative – New Website & Resources
Whether you’re a pastor struggling with symptoms of stress and burnout or a leader of a congregation seeking to improve your partnership with your pastor, The Duke Clergy Health Initiative has a wealth of resources available to support you in your ministry. All of the clergy and congregational resources are supported by an evidence base of research… Continue Reading→
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Bishop Shelton Announces New Cabinet Appointments Beginning July 2024
We have extraordinary churches and leaders in the NC Conference. How do we leverage churches and leaders to impact more people in our connection? With fewer churches, the NC Conference is “right-sizing” conference staff and the cabinet to serve with strength to alleviate additional financial stress on the remaining local churches. At the beginning of… Continue Reading→
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Christian Unity in a World of Disunity
The Center for Leadership Excellence, in partnership with the Christian Unity and Interreligious Relationships Committee, invites you to a webinar, Christian Unity in a World of Disunity, with Jean Hawxhurst. Continue Reading→
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Pilgrimage to the Border – May 2024
The reality of life on the borderlands is much more complex and unjust than most people realize. Hope 4 Humanity offers an experiential learning pilgrimage that explores the causes and difficulties of migration and the impact of U.S. immigration policies. This pilgrimage will bring to the forefront the voices of migrants and people committed to… Continue Reading→
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It’s International Women’s Day – Check out these events!
This International Women’s Day, the Center for Leadership Excellence and NC Conference COSROW team invite you to register for three events featuring women presenters and timely content designed to support you in your ministry. Continue Reading→
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String of Prayers: Contemplating Protestant Prayer Beads
Many different traditions have used prayer beads over the millennia, with the Catholic rosary the most well-known in Christian practice. Using a 33 bead model created in the 1980’s, Protestants are exploring and enjoying this means of contemplative prayer. In this webinar, we’ll assemble our own prayer bead strings from kits and spend some time practicing this calming, comforting, affirming prayer practice. Continue Reading→
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Change the Conversation – Immigration 2.0
Click the graphic to learn more and register for this discussion. There is a $25 per person registration fee to attend. This event is available for CEUs and Advanced Lay Servant Ministry credit. We do not want the registration fee to be a reason you cannot attend. Contact Lisa Bachman by email, call, or text… Continue Reading→