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.
Articles for the news can be submitted here.
.png?width=472&height=266&mode=crop&enlarge=true)
Conference Letter From Bishop Carter and the GC2024 Host Team
9/20/2023
Bishop - News
Bishop - Reflections
GC2020
News
Bishop Carter, along with the WNCC Host Team, share the latest update on General Conference 2024.
Extended Cabinet Report September 2023
9/20/2023
Administration
Bishop - News
News
Updates
The Extended Cabinet of the WNCC met in early September. Check out their report from the two-day meeting.
National Voter Registration Day
9/18/2023
News
National Voter Registration Day returns on September 19, 2023. Whether you’re new to the world of registering voters or you’re a National Voter Registration Day veteran, everyone can use a little ...
.png?width=472&height=266&mode=crop&enlarge=true)
The Latest Edition of E-News - Register for the Upcoming Laity Forum, A New Means Of Grace Podcast Episode, and more!
9/14/2023
News
Read this edition of the WNCC E-News published on September 13, 2023.
Active & Retiree Health Benefit Rates 2024
9/14/2023
Administration
Financial and Administrative Resources
Financial Resources
News
The Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits upon recommendation from the Health Benefits Subcommittee of the Board has approved the 2024 rate schedule for our Conference Active Health Plan.
.png?width=472&height=266&mode=crop&enlarge=true)
Celebrating Hispanic American Heritage Month in the WNCC: Rev. Juan Julio Paredes
9/14/2023
#BeUMC
Personal Reflections
Did you know that Rev. Juan Julio Paredes is the recipient of the Harry Denman Award for Evangelism in the WNCC in 2023?
In this short bio, Conference Archivist and Historian Jim Pyatt tells a story of Rev. Paredes' influence in The United Methodist Church.
New Book: United Methodist Christians
9/14/2023
News
New book by three Western North Carolina clergy! "Being United Methodist Christians" by Andy Langford, Sally Langford, and Ann Duncan
First Ever FXUM National Gathering to Be Held in Charlotte
9/13/2023
News
The Church Development Office is excited to announce the first ever Fresh Expressions United Methodist National Gathering will be hosted in Charlotte February 7-9, 2024 at Providence United Methodist Church. Fresh Expressions UM is a distinctly Wesleyan Spirit-led movement of new Christian communities that serve the present age. In 2024, multiple conferences across the US are partnering to create the first-ever Fresh Expressions UM National Gathering. We will gather at Providence United Methodist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, on February 7-9, 2024. The future of the continuing United Methodist Church is bright. We are gathering together to be inspired with fresh imagination and hope, while curating best practices from the field. Reach out to Luke Edwards at ledwards@wnccumc.org if you have any questions.
Interfaith Mental Health Initiative
9/13/2023
News
Attend the Fall 2023 Messinger-Williams Community Education Initiative Book Study
9/12/2023
News
The Fall 2023 Messinger-Williams Community Education Initiative is devoted to a discussion oriented, group study of A Life Worth Living, named after its authors’ highly sought-after Yale undergraduate course. This course will take place October 2-October 20, 2023.