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District Parsonage for Sale
District Reconfiguration Passed at Annual Conference (click to view report)
The twelve districts of the NC Annual Conference are scheduled to be dissolved next summer, and eight new districts will take their place. You might find this brief history of the Goldsboro District interesting.
Celebrating the Past; Anticipating God's Future
All clergy and laity are invited to our celebration of the Goldsboro District on April 22 at Garris Chapel UMC, starting at 3:30 pm. On July 1 the former Goldsboro District will become part of the new Sound District, the Harbor District and the Capital District. We will rejoice in God's goodness since 1954 as we hear from former Superintendents and lay folk, as they share their memories of good work in a good place, done in the name of Christ. If you have photos of your church back in the earlier days of the Goldsboro District, scan and email them to Mike Whatley at mailto:mwhatley@nccumc.org
COACHING AVAILABLE
Each pastor is asked to meet monthly with one of the Cluster Groups for mutual encouragement and support. Call one of the facilitators listed below to find the date and time of their next gathering.
David Beck |
Centenary- Smithfield area | 919 634-7424 | dbeck@nccumc.org |
| Dick Lewis | Mt. Olive area | 919 222-0510 | rlewis@nccumc.org |
| Jim Reed | Rose Hill area | 919 300-9626 | jreed@nccumc.org |
| Linda Grider | Woodland-Kenansville area | 252-568-6350 | lgrider@nccumc.org |
| Vann Spivey | Rosewood-Princeton area | 919 735-5161 | vspivey@nccumc.org |
| Ron Patton | Benson-Clinton area | 919 894-3028 | rpatton@nccumc.org |
| Jerry Mitchell | Goldsboro-LaGrange area | 252 566-4355 | jmitchell@nccumc.org |
Bishops' Call to Action
The Council of Bishops have published their Call to Action. It is the result of an extensive two-year study by two non-church consultants on the current structure of the United Methodist Church and its prospects for the future. Read more.
Need a "Pinch-Hitter" in the Pulpit?
Every pastor should plan on taking a vacation. If you are going on vacation, or if you have an emergency and need someone to fill your pulpit on short notice, remember our District Certified Lay Speakers are ready and willing to assist you. Enlist one by calling our District Lay Speaker Coordinator, Jill Brown (919) 221-8607, or click on jlbrown.faith.believe@gmail.com
Workmen's Comp insurance is not automatically provided for pastors by the Annual Conference. Check your insurance to see whether your church insurance policy covers Workmen's Comp. If you do not have coverage and wish to have it, an affordable source is available at PACT, our conference insurance plan. NC law requires workmen's compensation if a church employees three or more persons. Even if the church employs fewer than three, it may be prudent to secure workmen's compensation insurance.
By now all congregations should have their Safe Sanctuary policy in place. If you need help in completing yours, please contact Linda Harris at the Methodist Building (919) 779-6115.
Is there someone in your church who feels God may be calling them into ordained ministry? Have them consider the steps into the candidacy process.