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From the Bishop
Embracing Mary’s Spirit: A Christmas Reflection
Bishop Connie Shelton offers a Christmas reflection on Mary’s Magnificat and its significance for us today.
Disaster Ministries
Hurricane Helene Disaster Response
Our hearts and prayers are with the people of Western North Carolina and across the Southeast in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s devastating flooding and severe weather. Learn how you can help support disaster relief efforts.
Prayers for Unity
In this season, we’re reminded of our call to unity. We offer these videos each day this week where clergy from our conference share brief prayers for peace, understanding, and guidance.
NC Conference events and updates from the past month.
Upcoming events, grant deadlines, Media Center resources, and more.
Commit to a faithful, intentional prayer life this year, using Pray As You Go as a daily framework.
Local churches equipped to be hospitable places for anyone whose church has closed or disaffiliated.
Upcoming Events
Here are a few of our upcoming events.
Helpful Resources
Here are a few of our frequently used resources.
Church Lookup
Find information about our churches.
Media Center
Free resources for your ministry.
Pastor Lookup
Search public clergy information with our Pastor Lookup tool.
Online Data Collection
Compensation, Audit, Charge Conference, and Statistical Tables.
Get Email Updates
Stay up-to-date with our weekly Connections email, announcements, and prayer requests from the conference.
Latest Updates
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Reverend John Bergland: A Legacy of Faith, Leadership, and Dedication at Camp Rockfish
Reverend John Bergland’s life and ministry stand as a powerful testament to servant leadership, faith, and an unwavering commitment to community. A beloved figure within the North Carolina Conference, Rev. […] Continue Reading→
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Most Borrowed Resources in 2024
Welcome to 2025! Here is our list of the top 10 most borrowed resources from the NC Conference Media Center in 2024. Did you know that you can borrow multiple […] Continue Reading→
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Taste & See Internship Applications Open
Are you a college student exploring a call to ministry? If so, consider applying for our conference’s Taste and See Summer Internship! This summer program is designed to help you […] Continue Reading→
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Clergy Training Opportunity: Prayer Class
Please join Rev. Dr. Lester Ruth and Rev. Dr. Glenn Stallsmith for a class on prayer at Oxford UMC on Tuesday, January 21, 10 am-3 pm. How should you pray […] Continue Reading→
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Statistical Reporting Season 2025 is Here!
Dear Pastors, Colleagues, and Friends, Statistical reporting season is open! Our Statistical Tables tell the story of membership, finances, and stewardship in our churches. The numbers you share represent the […] Continue Reading→
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Stewardship & Finance: Get a Great Start!
Join Discipleship Ministries on January 9 at 7:30 pm for a webinar focused on new members of stewardship, finance committee, or church council teams and those looking to start the […] Continue Reading→
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Court Ruling on Appeal Brought by Former Members of Fifth Avenue UMC
The North Carolina Conference has learned that the plaintiff’s appeal was granted and the ruling of the trial court dismissing the lawsuit filed by the former members of Fifth Avenue […] Continue Reading→
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Council of Bishops Letter: NC Cabinet Edition
Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton and the NC Cabinet encourage all local churches in the NC Conference to read this letter from the Council of Bishops during their worship services on […] Continue Reading→
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Join us for The Art of Neighboring workshop!
What if Jesus really meant for us to love our actual neighbors? The Evangelism & Discipleship Committee, in partnership with the Center for Leadership Excellence, invites you to explore this […] Continue Reading→
Five Focus Areas
As we strive to make disciples, we focus on these five areas.
#BeUMC
Christ-Centered People of God
Let’s remind ourselves of who we are at our best — the spirit-filled, resilient, connected, missional, faithful, diverse, deeply rooted, committed, disciple-making, Jesus-seeking, generous, justice-seeking, world-changing people of God called The United Methodist Church.
