Gray Southern (Assistant to the Bishop, Conference Secretary) and Christine Dodson (Conference Treasurer) give an update on the mediation between the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and The United Methodist Church concerning the BSA bankruptcy and reorganization plan. In this video, you will learn about the recommendation from the denomination’s Ad Hoc Committee which has… Continue Reading→
Mini-Grants for Health Ministry Awarded
The conference health ministry team recently awarded five health ministry mini-grants to encourage health ministry within the NC Conference of the UMC.
Recipients include:
$1,000 to the non-profit Care4Carolina to aid in their mission to ensure quality, affordable healthcare for all North Carolinians.
Close-out period for 2021 apportionments
In order to receive credit for 2021, apportionment and advance special payments must be received in the Conference Treasurer’s Office by Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Click here for more details and mailing instructions. To check your church’s balance, visit our District Remittances page to view reports, which are updated daily as payments are posted. If you notice a… Continue Reading→
Recommended Voting Action for the BSA Plan
Grace and Peace to you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. After months of mediation to achieve a settlement in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) bankruptcy and working with annual conferences about voting on the plan, the United Methodist Ad Hoc Committee recommends voting NO on the plan. We do… Continue Reading→
Pray with the NC Conference in December
“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 December. You will see on the calendar below a prompt… Continue Reading→
Conference Phone System Upgrade
In order to better serve you, the NC Conference will be transitioning to a new phone system beginning Monday, December 6. Both the Conference and District Office phone numbers will be unavailable until the transition completes (approximately 24-48 hours). The numbers will stay the same. During this time, you may still contact us via our… Continue Reading→
Open Enrollment Closes November 30
Participants in the Conference group insurance plans wishing to make changes to their 2022 elections have through Tuesday, November 30 to complete it. There is no action needed on the part of participants who want their 2022 elections to remain the same as their 2021 elections (EXCEPTION: Flexible Spending Accounts must be re-established anew each year.)… Continue Reading→
Advent: The Season Pregnant With Possibilities
Bishop Fairley’s Advent message reminds us of the “stubborn and audacious hope” we have in the one who is Emmanuel – God with us. As the Advent season begins, let us both be filled with that hope and carry that hope to a world that longs to hear it. Even so, come quickly, Lord Jesus.
Further BSA Guidance After November 29
Previously, we stated we would receive further guidance on the Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy case from the denomination’s ad hoc legal team on or around November 23. After November 29, we will share a recommended course of action based on this guidance. Please continue to watch our Boy Scouts of America page for updates… Continue Reading→
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