News & Stories
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Last Year (2022) in the NC Conference
In 2022, we began a monthly series to keep everyone up-to-date about the happenings all across the NC Conference offices and committees. Here’s an overview from 2022: Read our 2022 […] Continue Reading→
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NC Conference Students Awarded GBHEM Scholarships
One of the most significant challenges facing students is how to pay for their education. Thankfully, there are organizations that can help. Recently, one of those organizations, the General Board […] Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement for January
I’ve spent the past few years diving deep into the institution of the Church through the way of the local church as I support passionate (and skeptical) brothers and sisters as they embark (or consider a journey) on a path towards racial justice; truth; liberation; transformation; reconciliation. One of the most common questions I receive… Continue Reading→
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
My first day of Licensing School for Local Pastors, I walked into the classroom at Duke Divinity School, where I was greeted by the irrepressible Dr. Belton Joyner. With a […] Continue Reading→
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Crossroads 2023: Prophetic Living in a Broken World – Practicing Resurrection
When: March 23-25, 2023 Where: Franklinton Center, 281 Southbend Lane, Whitakers, NC Cost: $75 (includes meals & lodging); $50 (for commuters – includes meals only) Registration Deadline: March 8th As […] Continue Reading→
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One Foot in Front of the Other: Tuna Run 2022
“Being in the church, you spend a lot of days in your heart and in your head, and we say all the time, ‘We got to get out and move […] Continue Reading→
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I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not give me clothing, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.’
Engaging in prison ministry for the first time can be intimidating. But Jesus wants us to visit the imprisoned, loving these neighbors as we love ourselves. How can you serve […] Continue Reading→
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Virtual Welcoming Service for Bishop Shelton
A worship service celebrating the assignment of Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton as resident bishop of the North Carolina Conference will be held Sunday, Feb. 5, beginning at 5 pm. The […] Continue Reading→
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January Benefits Statements
The January Pension and Insurance benefit bills to local churches are being prepared by your Benefits Team. As usual for this time of year, bills may be arriving after mid-January […] Continue Reading→