On Thursday afternoon, Sheila Ahler, chair of the Conference Board of Pension, recognized the following persons who entered retired status in 2020 and in 2021. Class of 2020Danny Allen, John David Amon, Ben Ball, Carl Belcher, Shane Benjamin, Vito Bisogno, Nada Diana Bobbitt, James Brewer, Ray Broadwell, Terry Leigh Buckner, Renee Burnette, Diane Christianson, Jerald… Continue Reading→
Thursday Afternoon Business Session
Recognition of 2020 and 2021 RetireesRev. Sheila Ahler, chair of the Board of Pension, led the recognition of 2020 and 2021 retirees. Financial ReportsDr. Christine Dodson, Conference Treasurer, introduced the financial reports from: –Anne Lloyd, Chairperson for the Council on Finance and AdministrationThe proposed 2023 budget (pg. 36 in the Conference Workbook) shows a reduction… Continue Reading→
Thursday Morning Business Session
Welcome & OrderingBishop Ward called the Annual Conference session to order and opened with prayer. Conference Secretary Jerry Bryan welcomed members of the conference to this gathering. He thanked the Communications Office for making this virtual gathering possible. Jerry announced his retirement from this position after 25 years as Conference Secretary. An overview of the… Continue Reading→
Opening Worship/Memorial Service
Order of Worship The Rev. Edie Gleaves offered the message, “A Well-Watered Garden” based on the Annual Conference scripture – Isaiah 58: 11. The following clergy and clergy spouses were honored and remembered: 2019-2020Clergy: Carson Olin Wiggins, Richard Farmer Lewis, Milford Oxendine, Jr., Claude T. Nethercutt, Diane June Yentes, Elwood Larry Myrick, Kenneth Bryan Sexton,… Continue Reading→
AC 2021: Updates & Information
As we anticipate gathering at 10 am tomorrow for the 2021 Annual Conference session, here are things that may help you prepare to fully participate in the sessions. The Lumi platform will open at 9 am so you can log in and make sure your equipment is working. Please do not try to log in… Continue Reading→
AC 2021 – What To Expect
We invite you to join Annual Conference 2021 virtually on Thursday, June 17, from 10 am until 3:30 pm. Watch the livestream at live.nccumc.org or in the NC Conference app.
Zebulon UMC – Mighty Force in their Town During Pandemic
Tucked away in the far northeast corner of Wake County is the small town of Zebulon. Home to just about 6,000 residents, Zebulon is the smallest town in the county. It’s size and remote location means it is oft forgotten when county programs and resources are doled out, despite it having the highest poverty rate… Continue Reading→
Call to Reflection and Action on State HB 324
Friends in Christ, Justice is an attribute of God that flows out of God’s love for us. Scripture teaches us in the lessons of Nicodemus (John 3, 19) and the Woman at the Well (John 4) that God’s truth is found in the light of the day rather than in the dark of the night. Our… Continue Reading→
CLE Awarded Grant for The Colossian Way
The NC Conference Center for Leadership Excellence (CLE) has been awarded a significant grant from the Intentional Growth Center (IGC) to help fund The Colossian Way Initiative. The almost $8000 grant will help support 40 churches that would like to implement this program in their congregation. The Colossian Way is a small-group curriculum that structures conversations… Continue Reading→
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