Annual Conference 2026
Annual Conference is June 18-20. Watch plenary sessions live, view resources, and updates throughout the event.
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As the North Carolina Conference innovates in healthy, missional, and effective ministry, Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton announces new Cabinet appointments, effective July 1, 2026. These appointments mark the conclusion of a two-year experiment in missional partnership, pairing district superintendents with local congregations. What we have learned is clear: 1) A pastoral leader rooted in an…
Commit to a faithful, intentional prayer life this year, using Pray As You Go as a daily framework.
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Latest Updates
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New Online Resources for United Methodists – July 2026
There are many online resources for United Methodists. Published by UMC agencies and partner organizations, these resources can be accessed online and used any time that fits in your ministry context or personal spiritual growth plan. The NC Conference Media Center is highlighting seven new online resources that were recently published. Love Boldly, Serve Joyfully,… Continue Reading→
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Join us for Serving Well in Leadership: Alternate Leadership Structure
Are your church leaders looking for a way to work more efficiently? Has your church adopted the alternate leadership structure (one-board model) and run into snags? Or are you considering restructuring to a one-board model? Join us for a webinar to learn how to use the North Carolina Conference’s alternate leadership structure effectively and efficiently.… Continue Reading→
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Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Video
The Bishop’s Gun Violence Prevention Task Force seeks to create safer, more peaceful communities throughout the North Carolina Annual Conference. Part of our work is advocating for responsible gun ownership to help decrease gun violence in our communities. The video showcases a recent advocacy event where we worked with partner non-profits to urge North Carolina… Continue Reading→
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Clergy Moving Forms Available
The policy and forms needed to assist the clergy in moving well are available. Please follow this link to find the itinerant checklist and the moving expense requisition that must be completed during and after your move. Please submit your moving expense requisition within four months of your move. Requests submitted after this deadline cannot be reimbursed. Continue Reading→
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Upcoming Grant, Scholarship & Loan Opportunities
The NC Conference recommends the following grants, scholarships, and loans available to United Methodist churches and ministry leaders in the North Carolina Conference. These programs are funded by the Conference or our partner organizations. The funding opportunities listed here have application deadlines in the near future. Additional funding opportunities will be available later this year.… Continue Reading→
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Annual Conference Online Store Reopens!
Back by popular demand and for a limited time! The Annual Conference 2026 Store has reopened! If you missed getting your new NC Conference t-shirts or hoodies, the AC 26 Merchandise Mart is open again until July 8. Honor the legacy of John Wesley with our “Do No Harm…” collection or highlight our mission to… Continue Reading→
Five Focus Areas
As we strive to make disciples, we focus on these five areas.
