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Bishop Fairley to Lead the NC Conference

The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church has approved episcopal supervision recommendations for the Southeastern Jurisdiction due to the retirement of four bishops. After much prayer and discernment, the bishops have approved Bishop Leonard Fairley as resident bishop of the North Carolina Conference (Raleigh area), in addition to his role as resident bishop… Continue Reading→

COB approves episcopal supervision recommendations for SEJ

The Council of Bishops (COB) of The United Methodist Church has approved episcopal supervision recommendations for the Southeastern Jurisdiction (SEJ), due to the retirement of four bishops. The recommendations were made by the SEJ College of Bishops following consultation with the Jurisdictional and respective Annual Conference Committees on Episcopacy.  This follows decisions by Bishops Lawson… Continue Reading→

A Prayer for Elizabeth City

Dear friends in Christ, Our hearts are heavy as we experience with our friends in Elizabeth City the death of Andrew Brown, Jr., by gunshots fired by police. We pray for those closest to him, including Patrice Revelle, his children, and his grandmother Lydia Brown. We pray for the entire community – for elected civic… Continue Reading→

Deep Relationships with Justin Coleman

In this episode, Rev. Justin Coleman shares from his own experiences with relational proximity – how those who avoided it hurt him and how embracing that proximity makes us better citizens of the kin-dom of God. Justin grew up in Texas, and attended Southern Methodist University, graduating in 2000 with a major in religious studies. … Continue Reading→

Pray with the NC Conference in April

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I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people.” – 1 Timothy 2:1 You are invited to join your hearts together across our North Carolina Conference connection as we share together in daily prayer during the month of April. You will see on the calendar below a prompt… Continue Reading→

New Appointments & Configuration of the Cabinet

Bishop Hope Morgan Ward announces a new configuration of responsibilities within the Cabinet and new Cabinet appointments, effective July 1, 2021, for the 2021-2022 Conference year. Rev. David Blackman, pastor of Hay Street UMC in Fayetteville (GA), will become Superintendent of the Beacon District. Rev. Chris Brady, pastor of Wilson Temple UMC in Raleigh (CA),… Continue Reading→

A Statement in Response to White Supremacist Group using Former United Methodist Church Building

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As United Methodists, we affirm the free love of God for all people, given us in Jesus Christ.  With all Christians, we celebrate Jesus’ call for us to embrace each other and, with the whole Church, work for the reconciliation of the world’s peoples to one another. Any move away from that marvelous grace grieves… Continue Reading→

From the Bishop: Celebrate Black History Month in the spirit of Sankofa

Dear United Methodist friends, Grace and peace on this first day of February. As Black History Month unfolds, we honor the active and retired Black clergy who serve among us. Their strength, wisdom, and leadership continue to gift our conference, our churches, and our global connection. We are deeply grateful for your leadership toward God’s… Continue Reading→