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Patience, Peace, and the Promise of God: A Christmas Message From Bishop Carter
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Read this Christmas message from Bishop Carter as we prepare for Jesus' holy birth this weekend.
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A Message of Love From Bishop Carter
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Take a look at this Advent Message from Bishop Carter as we close with the fourth and final Sunday of Advent.
This week we light the fourth candle - the candle of Love. Jesus’ birth was proof that God had not abandoned or forgotten the world. His gift of love had come, to bring freedom for captives and heal the hurting (Luke 4:18). Jesus was the perfect gift.
How can you show love this Christmas season?
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#BeUMC Video Series: Rev. Wil Posey
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Check out our #BeUMC video series! This week we are featuring Rev. Wil Posey, Pastor at First UMC in Murphy. Watch the video below as he shares his #BeUMC story.
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Means Of Grace Podcast: Christmas Traditions Around the Conference
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In this Means Of Grace podcast episode, we listen to the stories of different Christmas traditions from some leaders in The Western NC Conference. We get to hear how different families celebrate the Christmas season in different ways; some more common traditions and others more unique. What traditions are you most excited about this time of year?
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2022 Apportonments Due By 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.
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Volume II of the 2022 Journal is Now Available
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Volume II of the 2022 Journal is now available. This includes Statistical Reports for 2021.
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2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration "It Starts with Me: The Quest to Create the Beloved Community"
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The Western North Carolina Conference will host its annual Martin Luther King Commemoration Service on January 14, 2023. The time is 10:00AM-11:30AM.
It will be hosted on the Zoom Platform, FB Live and YouTube Live.
The theme of the event is: It Starts with Me: The Quest to Create the Beloved Community. The focus scripture is Micah 6:8. The keynote speaker will be M. Garlinda Burton, Director for Resource Development for the denomination’s General Commission on Religion and Race.
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WINTER LEADERSHIP TRAINING
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Register Today for the Winter Leadership Training
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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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The Conference Office will be closed from Friday, December 23 - Monday, January 2. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
There will be no E-News next week.
Have a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year!
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