Annual Conference
June 12-14, 2025
This June, we celebrated God’s work among us and made Spirit-led decisions that shape the mission and future of the church as United Methodists gathered to worship, connect, and engage in holy conferencing.
Recap of Annual Conference:
“The North Carolina Annual Conference convened in Greenville, NC, from June 12 to 14, 2025. 1,010 persons attended the conference, which focused on the theme of Love Boldly, part of the new vision statement for The United Methodist Church. Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton presided over the NC Annual Conference as the episcopal leader.
On Wednesday, June 11, new pre-conference events were held for clergy, laity, and the public. Rev. Dr. Lydia Muñoz, Rev. Dr. Michael Adam Beck, Rev. Ben Roberts, and a team from Fuquay-Varina UMC led engaging Learning Labs to equip, inspire, and connect participants around the heart of disciple making, leader forming, and peace building.
The official business of the annual conference commenced on June 12, starting with executive sessions for clergy and laity. The laity session opened with a time of worship, celebrating the gifts of laity across the conference. The laity also explored new ways for churches to connect with people through Fresh Expressions led by Rev. Dr. Michael Adam Beck, Director of Fresh Expressions for The United Methodist Church. In the clergy session, members approved the ordination of eleven persons (two deacons and nine elders) and the commissioning of nine persons (two deacons and seven elders).