Archives for 2010

New wellness initiative offers cash incentives for walking The NC Conference Wellness Committee is introducing a pedometer-based walking program free to all NC Conference clergy members in 2011. Enrollment is also free to NC Conference and local church lay employees enrolled in the Conference Health Plan. Eligible members will be able to earn up to… Continue Reading→

UMC to launch redesigned website On Dec. 15, The United Methodist Church will launch a redesigned website for young adult spiritual seekers, RethinkChurch.org, which invites visitors to question, discuss, get involved and make a difference. Throughout December, advertising on cable networks (ABC Family, Comedy Central, Discovery and MTV) and multiple digital channels will direct viewers… Continue Reading→

Duke Endowment gift to retirees to be sent in December The annual payments provided for retirees and their widows by The Duke Endowment will be sent this month. The payments are expected to be processed after Dec.15. The Duke Endowment and the NC Conference are pleased to honor our retirees by providing this annual gift… Continue Reading→

Organizers seeking 2010 Pilgrimage Feedback The Pilgrimage 2010 Planning Team would like to say “thank you” to all who made the event possible.  They will soon begin making plans for next year. To assist with this, the team is asking for feedback from anyone attending this year.  Pastors and youth workers, please share the survey… Continue Reading→

Methodist Home for Children: The Gift of Family Brighten this holiday season for a child or family – consider a gift that can change a child’s life. Make a gift to MHC in honor of a friend or a family member and MHC will send a card of recognition. There are also Christmas wish lists… Continue Reading→

Opportunity for youth to attend Academy at Duke Divinity School The Duke Youth Academy for Christian Formation is a two-week summer program for selected high school students to live in an intentional Christian community on Duke’s campus in Durham,  The 2011 dates: June 19 – July 2. Read more Open enrollment period ends November 30th… Continue Reading→

Be the One to Save a Life As part of the North Carolina Conference building open house on Saturday, Dec. 4, visitors may register and be tested to be a bone marrow donor. For more information, go to Be the Match. Early registration for Clergywomen’s Consultation is Dec. 1 The deadline date for registration for… Continue Reading→

Peace with Justice grant applications due Jan. 7 January 7 is the deadline to apply for a Peace with Justice grant from the United Methodist Board of Church and Society. Objectives for the grant include promotion, advocacy and leadership  development related to issues of peace, reconciliation and human rights. Grant applicants must be either a… Continue Reading→

Conference to hold open house in December The conference is hosting an open house/tour of the United Methodist Building on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 1-4:00 p.m. All members of the NC Conference, both clergy and lay, are welcome to attend. In addition to touring the building, visitors will be able to register with the National… Continue Reading→