NCCUMC Updates

2012 Resolutions

smedlin — Fri, 25 May 2012 17:00:57 +0000

The 2012 Resolutions are now on-line. Please click, here to view the Resolutions. There will not be any copies of the Resolutions available for distribution at Annual Conference. However, most of the reports and items requiring a vote at Annual Conference will be included in the Advocate, which will be available at conference

Clergy Photos at AC

Linda — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:25:10 +0000

LifeTouch Photography will be set up at the Raleigh Convention Center (Room 202) during annual conference to take portraits, particularly for clergy serving in the conference for the first time.

Anyone, lay or clergy, is welcomed to sit for a photo session.

Hours will be posted in later publications but come prepared to be photographed.

Clergy photographs will be taken at the 2013 Annual Conference for a new pictorial directory.

Special Offerings During Annual Conference

Linda — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:23:14 +0000

There will be three special offerings received during annual conference. On Wednesday evening, an offering will be received for Imagine No Malaria.

On Thursday, the offering will be in honor of Bishop Gwinn and will benefit 1K for 1Kid, a program of the Methodist Home for Children.

On Friday evening, the offering will support Conference Lay Ministries.

Persons wishing to give to 1K for 1Kid in honor of Bishop Gwinn before Annual Conference can go online now at MHFC. For more see: https://mhfc.ejoinme.org/?tabid=330944

Partners in Caring

Linda — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:20:49 +0000

Partners in Caring assist families of clergy NC Conference Partners in Caring (PIC) is a way to care for the families of clergy members after they die. Beneficiary families receive $6,000 (effective 7/1/2012) from PIC when their participating clergy person dies. Member clergy contribute $20 (starting 7/1/2012) upon notification by PIC of each death. Membership in PIC is open to all ordained clergy under the age of 60. The initial enrollment fee is $20. The hope is that every pastor in the North Carolina Annual Conference will want to respond to this ministry of compassion and connection. The Board of Trustees of PiC also wishes to bring before the Executive Session of Annual Conference 2012 proposed constitutional changes. Find out more at www.nccpartners.org or contact: Henry Lovelace, hlovelace@nccumc.org and join today.

SEJ Youth Event at St. Simons Island

Linda — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:18:02 +0000

This year, the SEJ-BMCR Youth Harambee is celebrating fifteen years in ministry June 21-25 at Epworth by the Sea at St. Simons Island, GA.

Harambee is a youth conference planned by the Harambee Planning Committee under the guidance of the executive board of the Southeastern Jurisdiction Black Methodists for Church Renewal, Inc.

The conference is held annually to help youth develop spiritual, leadership and interpersonal skills. In doing so, youth develop relationships, connect with each other and learn how to bridge the gap from generation to generation.

For a complete brochure and information, go to http://nccumc.org/multicultural/events/.

Free Webinar: Protecting and Restoring Your Church in Storm Season

Jennifer — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:11:51 +0000

A free webinar will be sponsored by United Methodist Insurance on Tuesday, June 5 at 4:00 pm EST. The presenter will be David J. Mistick, President of CIrcumspex LLC. David is an expert in preparing churches to protect valuable church property from the dangers of major storms, hurricanes, and tornadoes. He consults with churches all over the country on ways to protect themselves from storm damage as well as how to restore the property following major storms. We look forward to learning the most important things our churches can do to mitigate the likelihood of serious losses during the summer storm season.

Login for the visual portion on the day of the event is https://umpct.ilinc.com/join/vksxzfz.
Call in for the audio portion is 1-800-598-7441. Code 5596370.

Participants are encouraged to join twenty minutes before the start time.

For more information, visit the United Methodist Insurance webinar webpage.

2012 Annual Conference Briefing Sessions

Derek Leek — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:02:49 +0000

The 2012 Annual Conference is just around the corner! The following Briefing Session videos are intended to help everyone prepare for the upcoming 2012 Annual Conference session by bringing information to consider prior to it being presented at Conference.

Please find all Annual Conference related files and information on the official 2012 Annual Conference page. If there are any questions, please send them to helpdesk@nccumc.org.

Introduction

A brief overview of what to expect from the Briefing Session videos. View the transcript (PDF) or watch the video below.

Theme & Logistics – Carol Goehring

Carol provides information about the theme and highlights some of the sessions of Annual Conference. She also provides information on lodging and parking. View the transcript (PDF) or watch the video below.

Laity Services – Emily Innes

Emily brings information specifically on Lay Ministries and the Laity Worship Service. View the transcript (PDF) or watch the video below.

District Transition Team – Linda Taylor

Linda updates the conference on the work of the Transition Team over the past year in the District Transition Team report. View the transcript (PDF) or watch the video below.

Financial Overview – Christine Dodson

Christine reviews the reports from the Board of Pension, Commission on Equitable Compensation, Insurance Committee, Incapacity Committee, Council on Finance and Administration and the Conference Board of Trustees. View the transcript (PDF) and the slides (PDF), or watch the video below.

Conclusion

Thanks for taking the time to view the 2012 Annual Conference Briefing Sessions. Again, if there are any questions, please send them to helpdesk@nccumc.org.

General Conference 2012 Summary of Changes to Clergy Benefit Plans

jezuka — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:34:26 +0000

General Conference 2012 approved several changes related to clergy benefit plans. This high-level summary lists changes with potential impact as well as the effective dates for each approved change. Detailed information about the revised clergy benefit plans will be forthcoming over the following weeks. Questions related to benefits proposals approved by General Conference actions can be directed to the NC Conference Benefits Team in the Treasurer’s Office (1-800-849-4433) or to the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits (1-800-851-2201).

2012 Conference Workbook

smedlin — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:23:55 +0000

An updated copy of the 2012 Conference Workbook has been posted on the Annual Conference page. Please go on-line, here to view the most recent version. There will not be any copies of the workbook available for distribution at Annual Conference. However, most of the reports and items requiring a vote at Annual Conference will be included in the Advocate, which will be available at conference.

2012 African American Women’s Leadership Conference

Terry Hunt — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:06:59 +0000

The Strong Black Woman: Rejoicing Together in God’s Abundant Grace

2012 African-American Women’s Leadership Conference
August 23-25, 2012

Early Registration ends June 30!

The 2012 conference focuses on discovering one’s spiritual gifts and how this discovery forms the basis of developing exceptional leadership skills in service to Christ, the church, and one’s community. Participants will also learn about navigating the challenging world of relationships at every level, whether personal or professional.

The women’s leadership conference is open to all women – lay and clergy, from young adult to the young-at-heart and beyond. It will be from the unique perspective of what it means to live faithfully as Christians from an African-American female perspective. Participants will also be able to take advantage of opportunities to network and build stronger bonds with other women throughout the church.

Go to our website to find out even more about the exciting experience that is being prepared for those who attend. You do not want to miss this event. It gets better each year and this year will be no exception! REGISTER NOW

Leadership includes: Dr. Sheron Patterson, Rev. Candace Lewis, Dr. Bernice Williams Kirkland, and Lucinda Laws, Kendra Ross, and Christal Brown-Gibson
1.3 CEU’s available
www.lakejunaluska.com/african-american-women

Early registration: $99

Registration after June 30: $119
1.3 CEU: $10