News & Stories
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Deacon Endowment Award Recipient Announced
The Deacon Order of the NC Conference offers a yearly grant to a deacon or diaconal minister in the Order. This grant is made possible through the Deacon Endowment Fund, which invites applications each year in two categories: the Judy Stephens Continuing Education Fund and the Good Samaritan Fund. The latter provides emergency financial assistance… Continue Reading→
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Immigration Response Prayer Circle at NCCU
On March 6, 2026, the NC Conference’s Immigration Response Prayer Circle joined a Global Movement on the World Day of Prayer. The prayer circle was held on the campus of NC Central University with NCCU Wesley Campus Ministry, local churches, and community partners. Over 50 students, clergy, local churches, and community partners gathered in person… Continue Reading→
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2026 Key Taylor Award Nominations Now Open
Are you attending a rural United Methodist Church? Do you pastor a rural United Methodist Church? Is your church making a difference in your community? The Rural Church Fund (Key Taylor Award) honors the faithful mission and impact of rural congregations across the North Carolina Conference. Established in 1958 through the vision of Rev. Key… Continue Reading→
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COB Names Interim Committee on Organization for the New US Regional Conference
Council of BishopsThe United Methodist Church For Immediate Release March 13, 2026 COB names Interim Committee on Organization for the New U.S. Regional Conference Washington, D.C. — The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church has named a 25-member Interim Committee on Organization to guide the establishment and initial functioning of the new United… Continue Reading→
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Ministry Spotlight: Financial Discipleship Committee
Welcome to our series that spotlights ministries of the NC Conference. Read about other conference ministries as these stories are published weekly. Financial Discipleship Committee The Financial Discipleship team seeks to resource local congregations in order to fulfill their mission and ministry. They hosted a Narrative-Based Budget workshop to help people tell the story of ministry and… Continue Reading→
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Explore Hospitality Through Rooted in Love
Our churches long to welcome new people. But sometimes we are not sure how to do that. Are we trying too hard–pushing them away with our eagerness? Are we ignoring new guests–too focused on our own conversations with friends after Sunday worship? How do we find a middle ground that helps people find their way back to… Continue Reading→
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Worship & Small Group Resources Released for Miracle Sunday
PRESS RELEASE | March 3, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Bishop Patrick Streiff The Endowment for Theological Education in Africa, Europe, and the PhilippinesSubject: Worship and Small Group Resources Released for Love Boldly, Serve Joyfully, Lead Courageously – Miracle Sunday Initiative written by leaders from Africa, Europe, and the Philippines. United Methodists Worldwide Invited Into a Six‑Week Worship and… Continue Reading→
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75th Annual Conference Session for Youth Gathered at Camp Rockfish
About 30 youth and staff gathered at Camp Rockfish for the 75th Annual Conference Session for Youth (ACS) on February 27 through March 1, 2026. This was the first ACS since 2021, when ACS Legislative Affairs transitioned to a part of the summer conference youth event, Breakaway. On Friday night, the Design team opened the… Continue Reading→
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Bishop Fairley Book Signing Events
Bishop Leonard Fairley, who was ordained and served in the North Carolina Conference and currently serves as Resident Bishop of the South Carolina Conference, will be signing his new book, Silver Linings: A Memoir, at two upcoming events in the Capital District on Sunday, March 22. St. Francis UMC On the morning of Sunday, March… Continue Reading→