News & Stories
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Do You Speak English?
Then you are a good candidate for tutoring English to good Christian friends all over the world! During the spring semester, we served over 40 missionaries in 15 different countries through weekly online tutoring via Zoom. Here is the tentative schedule for your information: * Team 1 (Asian Countries)- First day of semester : 9/24 (Sunday) 8… Continue Reading→
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Hurricane Idalia Update: August 29
Disaster Ministries is continuing to monitor the forecasts for Hurricane Idalia. We want you to be well-prepared and know where to get helpful information. 🧰 Prepare Do you have a disaster plan? Here are a few steps you can take to prepare for hurricane season. Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for educational… Continue Reading→
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Advent Study and Planning Resources for 2023
The NC Conference Media Center offers planning resources, studies, devotionals, and more to help create a meaningful Advent season for 2023. Planning Resources Webinars Amplify, the United Methodist video streaming service, hosted a webinar with retired Bishop Will Willimon and NC Conference Pastor Cameron Merrill based on Willimon’s new Advent study. The recording of Heaven… Continue Reading→
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Meet our Faculty for Fellows Retreats!
Check out our lineup of faculty who will lead the retreats for our newly-revamped Leadership Fellows program, featuring three retreats and six short zoom sessions. Continue Reading→
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Tropical Storm Idalia and Disaster Ministries Updates
As Tropical Storm Idalia approaches, Disaster Ministries is monitoring potential paths and forecasts. We will share updates on our website as more information becomes available, but if you would like to receive quicker updates from Disaster Ministries on weather events, sign up now. You can stay updated on the latest weather updates by checking out… Continue Reading→
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Bishop’s Decision of Law
At the 2023 Session of Annual Conference, Rev. Paul Stallsworth requested a decision of law on questions related to the closure of Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church in Wilmington. Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton’s ruling, which will go to the denomination’s Judicial Council, and the original brief are published on the Episcopal Rulings page. The closure… Continue Reading→
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Embracing Change and Charting New Horizons: Staff Updates at the NC Conference
The NC Conference announces several staff changes to enhance collaboration and propel the conference toward a dynamic future. Introducing Jerrico Thompson and Yolanda Correa The Center for Leadership Excellence welcomes Mr. Jerrico Thompson as he fills the vacant Administrative Specialist position. Jerrico, a Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary graduate, will offer hospitality and support… Continue Reading→
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Ableism in the Church
The Center for Leadership Excellence invites you to join us tomorrow for the third webinar in our four-part series on Disability Ministries. Continue Reading→
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Bishop Shelton Calls Virtual Special Session of the Annual Conference
Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton calls for a virtual Special Session of the North Carolina Annual Conference on Saturday, October 7, beginning at 10 am. The sole purpose of the called session is to ratify or not ratify the Disaffiliation Agreements of the approximately 20 local churches asking to disaffiliate from The United Methodist Church under… Continue Reading→