Annual Conference 2013
Growing and learning sessions set for Friday
Conference members can select from eight breakout sessions at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, June 14. Five of the sessions will be in the convention center and three in an adjacent hotel. The exact location for each course will be announced later. To help with planning efforts, members are asked to visit the conference website … Read More >
Special offerings, collections, projects, pledges during AC
Special offerings, a mission project, and a pledge are planned during … [Read More...]
5K Run/Walk on Friday
At 6:30 a.m. on Friday, June 14, conference members and guests are … [Read More...]
Voting planned on Constitutional Amendments
Using a paper ballot, votes will be taken on four proposed … [Read More...]
All clergy requested to have photo taken for new directory
Life Touch photographers will be set up in the Greenville Room in the … [Read More...]
Higher Education
College student information requested by June 10
Students who are graduating from high schools will be … [More...]
NCWC “Two Degrees in Three” program helps students
Saving time and saving money are the driving forces … [More...]
MU hosts lecture addressing Christianity and evolution
The arguments between supporters of Christianity and … [More...]
NC Conference
Incoming pastor and church leaders must work together
Having a good transition in pastoral leadership depends on the incoming pastor and the church Pastor-Parish Relations Committee (PPR) working together and using the same priorities. … [Read More...]
Apex UMC fire damaged space in Christian Life Center
A fire in the Christian Life Center at Apex UMC on April 10 destroyed a room dedicated to “Nourishing Noggins,” a feeding program for children and families. The fire erupted … [Read More...]
Financial discipleship team leads stewardship seminar
The 2013 Stewardship Seminar for new clergy was held at Rockfish Camp and Retreat Center on March 11-12. Twenty-six participants heard presentations on topics ranging from growing a … [Read More...]
Around the Conference
Lebanon UMC – UMYF Mission Project
The UMYF of Lebanon UMC in Clarendon held a Rock-A-Thon on March 15 where they raised $700 for the Methodist Home for Children. Lebanon is part of the Bethel-Lebanon Charge in the Harbor District. … [Read More...]
Avent Ferry UMC members experience Stations of the Cross
Instead of listening to readings on the Stations of the Cross, worshipers on March 29 at Avent Ferry UMC in Raleigh, visited the Stations of the Cross. “We are committed to experiential worship practices that invite worshipers to engaging worship experiences,” said the Rev. Dr. Donna Thompson, … [Read More...]
Sound District – “Lift High the Cross Sunday”
On Easter Sunday, thousands of small, silvery crosses bearing the words “God Loves You” –began popping up in stores, restaurants and other public places in the Sound District. The cross was to be a reminder of God’s love. Every United Methodist Church in the Sound District gave out … [Read More...]
Greater Heights UMC – Clayton
Greater Heights UMC’s confirmands traveled to Baltimore, Md., for the church’s annual confirmation retreat. They are shown at Lovely Lane UMC. … [Read More...]
