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Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month | The Rev. Dr. Jae “John” Huang Lee
5/8/2024
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During the month of May we are celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month by featuring biographies of influential AAPI Methodist. This week we are highlighting The Rev. Dr. Jae “John” Huang Lee.
Join the AC2024 Text Service for Key Updates
5/8/2024
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Do you want to ensure you receive key updates during Annual Conference? Sign up for the AC2024 text service! We’ll text you important notices about Annual Conference! This service is specifically for information related to Annual Conference. We won’t share your information, and we promise not to inundate you with a flood of texts.
Participating in Abundant Life Workshop | Evangelism Training | June 20
5/8/2024The WNC Conference Board of Laity and the Foundation for Evangelism invite laity attending Annual Conference and other interested laity from the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountain districts to join us for Participating in Abundant Life, Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 4pm ET at First UMC – Waynesville.
UMC Bishops To Promote Ratification of Regionalization Legislation
5/8/2024
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At the conclusion of the General Conference in Charlotte, N.C., the Council of Bishops (COB) of The United Methodist Church has committed to vigorously supporting the delegates from around the world who have overwhelmingly passed legislation regarding the regionalization of our worldwide church.
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Understanding General Conference 2024: Frequently Asked Questions & Resources
5/8/2024
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Read more about what happened at General Conference and how it affects you.
Watch the daily wrap-up videos from General Conference on the WNCC YouTube channel
5/8/2024
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Watch the daily wrap-up videos from General Conference on the WNCC YouTube channel.
Watch the Recordings from General Conference Worship & Plenary Sessions
5/8/2024
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Watch the recordings from General Conference worship & plenary sessions on the United Methodist Videos YouTube channel.
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What Happened at General Conference | Recording available now!
5/8/2024
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Watch Bishop Carter, Rev. Kim Ingram, and Jennifer Davis walk us through all that happened during the General Conference in Charlotte.
Webinar: What Happened at General Conference? | Tuesday, May 7, 4 p.m.
5/7/2024
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Join Bishop Carter, Rev. Kim Ingram, and Jennifer Davis on Tuesday, May 7, at 4 p.m. as they walk us through all that happened during the General Conference in Charlotte. Questions for the panel may be submitted in advance.
Deep Time Coffee Shared at General Conference in Charlotte NC
5/3/2024
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Coffee that was served this week outside General Conference in Charlotte, part of sustaining the Spirit-led work of Holy Conferencing. Partnering across the multi-layered connection of the missions and ministry of The United Methodist Church, the coffee brewed by solar energy was roasted and served by Deep Time, a ministry of the Western North Carolina Conference. Deep Time is a Fresh Expression ministry, working with the goal of reducing recidivism in Buncombe County by 25%, by addressing the markers of social determinants of health.