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The Latest Edition of E-News - Learn More About the Constitutional Amendments for AC2025, Give to This Year's Special Offering, and more!
5/29/2025
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Read this edition of the WNCC E-News published on May 28, 2025.
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AC2025 Pre-Conference Video Reports Available Online Now
5/29/2025
AC2025
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Video reports from various WNCC committees, commissions, and task forces are available for viewing prior to the Annual Conference gathering in June. Hear details regarding the proposed 2026 budget, pension & health benefits, the new Cultivate Grant, and more. Full reports and petitions can be found in the AC2025 Program & Reports book, as well as the P&R Supplement at www.ac2025.org.
Children have a place to learn, play and grow at AC2025
5/29/2025
AC2025
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Ministry doesn’t have to be left to adult leaders alone. Children of all ages contribute to the community of faith and have the capacity to call out God’s work.
New Early Response Team (ERT) Class Added
5/29/2025
#DisasterMinistries
#ERT
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A new ERT class has been scheduled.
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Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month | Rev. Dr. In-Yong Lee
5/28/2025
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Personal Reflections
During the month of May we are celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month by featuring biographies of influential AAPI Methodists. This week we are highlighting Rev. Dr. In-Yong Lee.
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Four Constitutional Amendments for AC2025 Vote
5/28/2025
AC2025
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This year at Annual Conference, we will vote on four Constitutional Amendments.
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Join Bishop Carter and Friends for a One-Year Journey Through Luke and Acts
5/28/2025
Bishop - News
Bishop - Sermons & Prayers
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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.
Last Chance to Pre-Order Discounted Meals for AC2025!
5/27/2025
AC2025
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Pre-purchase your AC2025 meal plan by Thursday, May 29th to receive discounts and guarantee your meals at Lake Junaluska during the upcoming annual conference. Please have your housing reservation number available when completing the form, though meals are also available for those staying off-site. See pricing and access the order form at the www.AC2025.org Housing & Meals page.
The Institute for Rural & Small-Town Ministry & Leadership to Host Quarterly Workshop
5/23/2025
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The Institute for Rural & Small-Town Ministry & Leadership at Hood Theological Seminary will host its Quarterly Workshop on May 31, 2025. The workshop is called the Strengthening Rural Congregations Workshop: "Sacred Spaces, Secure Places: Building a Protected Faith Community." This workshop focuses on creating a comprehensive security framework that creates a welcoming nature of religious spaces while implementing practical safety measures.
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The Latest Edition of E-News - Meet the AC2025 Speakers, a New Means Of Grace Episode, and more!
5/22/2025
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Read this edition of the WNCC E-News published on May 21, 2025.