News & Stories
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Teaching So Kids Can Learn
Deepen your awareness of age-appropriate learning strategies integral to teaching and discipling children effectively. Also, our presenter will share several pointers about shaping your ministry to welcome children with different needs Continue Reading→
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Cardiac Arrest Awareness for Faith Communities
Don’t miss this upcoming Partners in Health and Wholeness Event! The NCCUMC Health Ministry Team encourages you to participate! Thursday, February 1, 20247 p.m.Join us as we learn how to prepare for and respond to cardiac arrest incidences as communities of faith!The Duke Clinical Research Institute is working on a clinical trial focused on improving… Continue Reading→
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2024 Youth Event Registration Now Open
The design teams for the Conference Youth events have been working hard to put together an amazing schedule of events for 2024, and registration for the events is now open! Conference Youth events are a wonderful opportunity to gather for worship, fellowship, mission, and study and to find out more about leadership opportunities in the… Continue Reading→
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Hartsell to Retire January 31 — Thank You, Mary!
Effective January 31, 2024, Mary Hartsell, Administrative Assistant to the District Superintendent, will conclude her work with us as she retires from the North Carolina Conference. Mary’s dedication, joy, and unwavering support have been invaluable to the Conference. Mary served in various ministries within the Conference through Partners in Ministry, many District volunteer roles, including… Continue Reading→
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Tips to Protect Yourself from Phishing Scams
Recently, some members of the conference received an email that appeared to be from Bishop Shelton. You may have received it, too. Bishop Shelton and other organizational leaders are often targets of phishing, a type of email scam. These emails appear to be from a trusted person, often with an urgent message. Instead, they are… Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement for January
Where are the places you find rootedness, purpose, and belonging? When do you find yourself stressed and fearing drought or do you often carry those for the people you serve? What would it take for you to have a greater sense of flourishing and God’s abundance this year? Continue Reading→
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Benefits Seminar Registation Open Now!
The Clergy Benefits Seminar educates clergy about their conference and denominational benefits and prepares them for the retirement transition in their ministry. Visit the registration page to register by January 26. Continue Reading→
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10 Tips for Talking About Money in Your Congregation
It’s not just about financial transactions; it’s about transforming lives and fostering a culture of generosity in our faith communities. Rev. Ken Sloane, Director of Stewardship & Generosity for Discipleship Ministries, shares ten tips for talking about money in your congregation. Read the full article. Continue Reading→
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2024 IRS Standard Mileage Rates
On December 14, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service issued the 2024 standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical, or moving purposes. Beginning January 1, 2024, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups, or panel trucks) will be: These rates… Continue Reading→