General Conference
Experience GC 2020
The session of General Conference will be held at the Charlotte Convention Center April 23 – May 3, 2024. View links to the livestream, schedule, resources, mission initiatives, and more.
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From the Bishop
General Conference Prayer Vigil
Bishop Shelton encourages us to participate in a Prayer Vigil on April 21 for the upcoming General Conference. Sign up for a 15-minute prayer time, view a prayer guide, and […]
Upcoming Events
Here are a few of our upcoming events.
Spring Family Retreat
$75 – $140
Spring Family Retreat
$75 – $140
Spring Family Retreat
$75 – $140
Pilgrimage to the Boarder
$600 – $650
Pilgrimage to the Boarder
$600 – $650
Pilgrimage to the Boarder
$600 – $650
Pilgrimage to the Boarder
$600 – $650
Pilgrimage to the Boarder
$600 – $650
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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Regionalization Amendment Receives 78% of the Vote at General Conference
On April 25, the delegates at General Conference “voted 586 to 164 for an amendment to the denomination’s constitution that will now go before annual conference voters for potential ratification.” […] Continue Reading→
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Watch the Preview Video! Embracing the Unexpected
On May 21, MaryAnn McKibben Dana will lead us through scripture, theology, psychology, literature, pop culture, music, and more. All the while, we will be dreaming and planning for the future of our churches! Continue Reading→
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Grant Available for Children with Special Needs
A special endowment called “One Who Is Loved” makes possible love gifts, not to exceed $1,000 per year per child to benefit children under the age of 18 who have […] Continue Reading→
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What Does a CLM Do? (Part 1)
Have you ever wondered what a certified lay minister (CLM) does? A few weeks ago, eight CLM candidates gathered at the NC Conference building in Garner to present their ministry […] Continue Reading→
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Wespath’s General Conference Resources
Wespath offers many resources to help you learn about their legislation. View Wespath’s General Conference page to access handouts, videos, and other information about Wespath’s petitions and rationale. The webpage features special […] Continue Reading→
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General Conference Prayer Vigil
Bishop Shelton encourages us to participate in a Prayer Vigil on April 21 for the upcoming General Conference. Sign up for a 15-minute prayer time, view a prayer guide, and […] Continue Reading→
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NC Conference Delegation Shares General Conference Overview
Thank you to everyone who participated in the NC Conference Delegation survey. Based on your feedback and questions, the Delegation prepared the following video about General Conference and proposed legislation. […] Continue Reading→
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2024 Young Clergy Pilgrimage to Armenia
Young clergy are invited to participate in a pilgrimage to Armenia from September 23 to October 4, 2024. This journey offers an opportunity to connect with ministry partners at Project […] Continue Reading→
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General Conference Infographic to Share
The NC Conference offers this four-page infographic about the upcoming General Conference to share with your congregation and on social media. It was created by the Virginia Annual Conference, who […] Continue Reading→
Five Focus Areas
As we strive to make disciples, we focus on these five areas.
Healthy Congregations
Effective Leaders
Congregations for Children
Anti-Racism
Unity
#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.