News
Below are news stories published by the Western North Carolina Conference. We recommend that you also subscribe to ENews and bookmark the United Methodist News Service to be more aware of what is going on in the conference and denomination.
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The Latest Edition of E-News - Register for the Peace Conference, Celebrating Women's History Month, and more!
3/13/2025
News
Read this edition of the WNCC E-News published on March 12, 2025.
A place for clergy seeking renewal, inspiration
3/12/2025
Clergy
Leadership Development
News
The Reynolds Program in Church Leadership brings together 24 selected pastors from the Southeast Jurisdiction to develop skills and imagination for congregational leadership. If you or someone you know aspire to grow in your capacity to serve the Church, please prayerfully consider this opportunity.
Participants spend a year assessing their unique gifts and vulnerabilities, and learning how to use these insights to grow in their capacity to lead, just as 600+ peers have done in previous classes. Royce and Jane Reynolds believed the Church's future depends on clergy able to think boldly and inspire others to follow. The mission remains as vital as ever, a quarter-century after their idea was born.
Celebrating Women's History: Joetta F. Rinehart
3/12/2025
News
Personal Reflections
Did you know that Joetta Rinehart was a trailblazing leader in the WNC Conference, serving as President of the UMW and making history as the first woman to lead the laity delegation to General Conference multiple times? Her decades of service in the church, community, and beyond left a lasting impact, and we give thanks for her faithful leadership this Women’s History Month.
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Hiring: Grants Manager – Disaster Response and Recovery
3/12/2025
News
WNC Conference Office in Huntersville is seeking a Grants Manager for Disaster Response.
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New Episode | Means Of Grace: Holy Chaos & Fresh Expressions: 2025 Fresh Expressions UM Conference
3/12/2025
Means of Grace
News
In this episode of the Means of Grace podcast, hosts Jesse Enniss and John Yeager are joined by Rev. Dr. Luke Edwards and they reflect on the Fresh Expressions Conference, exploring how creativity, community, and holy chaos can transform the future of the church.
Peace Conference 2025 Registration Now Open!
3/12/2025
News
Register for the Peace Conference at Lake Junaluska taking place on April 3-6, 2025.
Growing Vital & Sustainable Congregations March Focus: - Zoom Recording
3/11/2025
Church Dev Feature
Church Dev News
News
This month, we're diving into the seventh of the 8 characteristics of growing vital and sustainable congregations: Faithful Leadership
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Preparing for Annual Conference: Understanding the 2024 Constitutional Amendments - March 24th
3/11/2025
Clergy
Laity
Lay Leaders
Lay Ministry Professionals
News
Monday, March 24th, 7pm - Preparing for Annual Conference: Understanding the 2024 Constitutional Amendments
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Join Bishop Carter and Friends for a One-Year Journey Through Luke and Acts
3/10/2025
Bishop - News
Bishop - Sermons & Prayers
News
You are invited to join Bishop Carter and other leaders from our Conference and denomination on a transformative journey through two of the most impactful books of the New Testament—Luke and Acts. Together, they make up nearly 30% of the New Testament and offer a compelling narrative of hope, salvation, liberation, forgiveness, and healing.
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Wesleyan Evangelism: Freestyle Evangelism for Today - March 10th
3/10/2025
Clergy
Laity
Lay Leaders
Lay Ministry Professionals
News
Monday, March 10th, 6:30pm - Wesleyan Evangelism: Freestyle Evangelism for Today