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→
UMC Bishops Offer Lenten Season Devotions
The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church will be offering a weekly devotion during the Lenten season which begins this week. Each Wednesday during Lent and every day during Holy Week, a 15-minute recorded devotion, led by a bishop and leaders from their episcopal areas will be released. “We are offering this Lenten… Continue Reading→
Reminder: Live Ash Wednesday Service & Daily Reflections
Two important reminders as we enter the season of Lent, which begins this week with Ash Wednesday: Ash Wednesday Service We will share a live Ash Wednesday service at noon via live.nccumc.org on Wednesday the 17th. To prepare for the service, please have available a container of dirt that is meaningful to you. Perhaps some… Continue Reading→
A Statement in Response to White Supremacist Group using Former United Methodist Church Building
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→
Share One Another’s Burdens In Love
As United Methodists, one of the primary ways we live into our shared life and ministry is connectional giving through apportionments. Giving to support the connection allows the generosity of many churches to be compounded for the work of the kin-dom of God. In Acts 2, we read these words about the early church: In… Continue Reading→
Conference Zoom Accounts Now Available for Pastors and Churches
In an attempt to stay safe and keep others safe, we have all had to rethink what it means to “gather” each week. The NC Conference has worked to provide a variety of resources and training during this time. We are excited to announce a new opportunity for churches and pastors to utilize Zoom video-conferencing… Continue Reading→