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Fatih UMC | Rise Against Hunger
4/23/2024
Mission
News
For the third time in three years, Faith United Methodist Church plans to feed the world hungry with the help of our friends from Rise Against Hunger on Saturday, April 27.
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Fresh Expressions United Methodist Pre-General Conference Gathering
4/23/2024
News
The table is wide and the feast is ready, and there are always more people to invite to the party. On Monday, April 22, the Fresh Expressions United Methodist pre-GC Conference gathered at First UMC Charlotte.
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General Conference Livestream
4/23/2024
GC2024
General Conference Live Video Stream begins Tuesday, April 23 at 2 PM EST.
You can watch live coverage of during all of General Conference, April 23 - May 4, 2024. You can also
follow in American Sign Language.
Watch | https://www.resourceumc.org/en/churchwide/general-conference-2020/live-stream
Bishop Carter and Appointive Cabinet announce 2024-2025 Appointment Changes
4/21/2024
AC2024
Clergy
News
Bishop Carter and the Appointive Cabinet announce the projected appointment changes for the 2024-2025 year.
Bishop Carter Announces Cabinet Changes
4/18/2024Rev. Beth Crissman will expand her role to include both Uwharrie District Superintendent and Director of Peacebuilding Ministries. Rev. Dr. Bill White, Jr. is being appointed to one of our strong regional churches. In addition to his role as Smoky Mountain District Superintendent, Rev. Dr. Jae Lee will be appointed part-time to a local congregation. Rev. Lory Beth Huffman will assume the role of Director of Connectional Ministries in addition to her role as Appalachian District Superintendent.
The Latest Edition of E-News - Learn more about Bishop Ken Carter's thoughts on the Upcoming General Conference, ways to stay connected through General Conference, and more!
4/17/2024The latest edition of WNCC E-News published on April 17, 2024.
Disaffiliation Report Shows NC-UMC Congregations Are More Politically and Theologically Mixed After Split
4/17/2024
News
With partisan conflict at an all-time high, a new report from the Religion and Social Change Lab suggests a timely opportunity for the denomination to embrace its “Big Tent” roots and seed communities where plurality without division can thrive—but success may hinge on making additional investments in the mental health of its remaining clergy.
NOMADS Make a Difference
4/17/2024
News
Many hands made light work recently when a team of NOMADS volunteered their time to help with refurbishing and repair projects at Lake Junaluska.
The Council of Bishops Meeting This Week
4/17/2024
News
The Council of Bishops (COB) of The United Methodist Church will hold its Spring meeting beginning on April 17, 2024, to prepare for the 2020 General Conference, which is being held here from April 23 to May 3, 2024. The 2020 General Conference was postponed due to the Covid epidemic.
Book your AC2024 Special Events | Deadline May 1
4/16/2024
AC2024
News
If you plan to host a Special Event at Annual Conference, and want it included in the official special events listing, AND you want to take advantage of the rental fee waiver at Lake Junaluska, book and submit your event by May 1!