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A Message of Hope From Bishop Carter
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Take a look at this Advent Message from Bishop Carter as we begin the first week of Advent.
This past Sunday, we lit the first candle - the candle of Hope. The Israelites' hoped that the promised Messiah would come. They had been waiting for the Messiah for centuries, wondering what he would look like and what he would do when he arrived. When Jesus was born, that hope was finally fulfilled – “a prophet like you” (Deuteronomy 18:15) had come. What are you hopeful for this Christmas season?
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38 Churches Bring Lawsuit Against The Western NC Conference: A Pastoral Response
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With sadness, The Western North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church is informing you that the Conference has been sued by 38 churches demanding immediate separation from The United Methodist Church. We are deeply grieved by this, as we seek to be a church united in love and in mission. We cannot comment on particulars in the lawsuit. Nonetheless, we are familiar with the issues at hand. Visit the link below to read an important response from Bishop Carter with some broad, important thoughts to keep in mind.
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#BeUMC Video Series: Steve Morris
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Check out our #BeUMC video series! This week we are featuring Steve Morris, Lay Member at St. Stephen UMC in Charlotte. Watch the video below as he shares his #BeUMC story.
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NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month in The WNCC: Rev. William Hornbuckle
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Did you know that Rev. William Hornbuckle received his Local Preacher’s License in 1922, was admitted into the Western North Carolina Conference on trial in 1926, and in Full Connection in 1928? He was ordained Deacon in 1928 and Elder in 1931.
In this short bio, Conference Archivist and Historian Jim Pyatt tells a story of Hornbuckle's influence in The United Methodist Church.
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Means Of Grace Podcast: Healing and Hope in Anxious Times
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In this episode of the Means of Grace podcast, hosts Jesse Enniss and Kim Ingram talk to Rev. Katherine Sherrill, a therapist, and United Methodist deacon, about the pervasive state of anxiety in our lives. They discuss how our relationship with God through the church can give hope and methods for de-escalating our worries. Share this holy conversation with a friend.
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Now Hiring! Ministry Assistant for the Office of Ministerial Services at The WNCC
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The Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church is seeking candidates for the position of Ministerial Services Ministry Assistant. This position reports directly to the Director of Ministerial Services, and would be located at 13924 Professional Center Dr, Suite 200, Huntersville, North Carolina. This is full-time, non-exempt position.
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2022 Apportionments Due January 4, 2023
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Apportionments for 2022, including District, Conference and General Church are due no later than 3:00 PM on Wednesday January 4, 2023, to the conference office for 2022 credit. Churches may also coordinate with their District office as well. Please bear in mind, it is NOT postmarked by then but at the conference office.
Together, we provide curriculum and resources for rural churches, disaster response in our Conference and across our Jurisdiction, oxygen tanks for COVID patients in Haiti, and wartime support for our brothers and sisters in Armenia. Your giving changes lives for Christ. Thank you!
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End of Year Reports Launch January 1, 2023
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YEAR END REPORTING will be launched January 1, 2023 for 2022 statistical data.
The General Council on Finance and Administration in Nashville has discontinued EZRA in favor of a new platform, ACStats. A training video will be forthcoming on how to access and use. It will be very similar to all other conference reporting. The questions (we will be using Tables 1, 2 and 3 fully this year) are the same.
Due to the change in look however, we will extend the deadline for final reports to be due to February 15, 2023. Look for more information soon.
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WINTER LEADERSHIP TRAINING
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Winter Leadership Training Schedule Now Available!
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Great news! Our 2023 WNCC Winter Leadership Training schedule has been released. The Western North Carolina Conference Online Winter Leadership Training (January 23-26, 2023) is designed for and open to all local church leaders including lay leaders, council members, volunteers, and all who lead (or are considering future leadership!). This is an opportunity to connect with other leaders across the conference and learn about roles, best practices, and new ideas for ministry. We are excited to reveal our great line-up of topics and presenters, and that Bishop Ken Carter will be our keynote speaker!
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WNCC Hosts 2022 Haiti Summit
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The WNCCUMC recently hosted a summit for churches working in Northern Haiti. Ongoing political unrest in the country and the COVID-19 pandemic have kept many ministry and mission groups from traveling to Haiti for several years. Windy Previl, in-country director of the Cap Haitien Ministry Center (CHMC), was flown in to join the meeting to help participants strategize how best to continue in ministry when their presence is not possible. Representatives of churches and organizations from North Carolina, Florida, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Missouri and Alabama participated in the two-day summit.
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Where to find us:
Western North Carolina Conference
13924 Professional Center Dr, Ste 200
Huntersville, NC 28078
Mailing Address:
PO Box 2757
Huntersville, NC 28070
Phone: 704.535.2260
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