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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Pastor Confronts a Cultural Divide in Rutherfordton
12/12/2022
Antiracism
Clergy
Leading In Community
When Rev. In-Yong Lee arrived at First UMC in Rutherfordton, the Asian-American pastor wasn’t sure how she would be received by the congregation and community. Three years later, Rev. Lee feels right at home in this small town in the Foothills. She’s embraced her role as a community leader by teaming with local clergy to foster healing and reconciliation across racial lines.
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The Latest Edition of E-News - An Advent Message of Peace, The 2022 Journal, and more
12/8/2022
News
Read this edition of The WNCC E-News published on December 7, 2022.
The Place Church Thanksgiving Dinner Box
12/8/2022
#BeUMC
Mission
The Place Church was able to bless over 160 families to enjoy a hearty meal for Thanksgiving.
Carriage Rides, Carols, and Holiday Shopping Christmas Weekend at Lake Junaluska Dec. 9-11
12/6/2022
News
See Lake Junaluska decorated for the holidays and enjoy carriage rides, candlelight, carols and more during Christmas at Lake Junaluska weekend December 9-11.
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Means of Grace: Reflections on Armenian Culture, Politics, Ancient Christian History and the Work of Project AGAPE with Rev. Peter Constantian
12/6/2022
#BeUMC
Engage
Means of Grace
Mission
Mission Trips
In this episode of the Means of Grace podcast, host Brian Mateer, WNCC Director of Missional Engagement, and Rev. Peter Constantian, a fourth generation Armenian American and UMC pastor in our Conference, share a conversation about their recent trip to Armenia.
The 2022 Journal is now online
12/6/2022
News
The 2022 WNCC Journal is now online! Visit this link to view reports and activities, read about church updates and remodeling (we have several new labyrinths in our conference!), and see pictures from annual conference.
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2022 Annual Statistical Report Update
12/5/2022
Administration
An update on Annual Statistical Reporting for all pastors in The WNCC.
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The Latest Edition of E-News - An Advent Message of Hope, Bishop Carter Responds to the Filed Lawsuit, and more
12/1/2022
News
Read this edition of The WNCC E-News published on November 30, 2022.
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Spring 2023 Antiracism Training
12/1/2022
Antiracism
Antiracism Ethics Training Spring 2023 registration open now!
We are offering nine RISE! Workshops in the srping of 2023. One of these workshops will be offered virtually and eight workshops will be in-person.
Join The Place Church for Christmas
11/30/2022
Resources for Worship