A few years ago, Rev. Mitchell Lewis wrote an article entitled United Methodism and Apostolic Succession. Apostolic Succession was extremely important in the early Church. Nelson’s New Christian … [Read more...] about North Carolina UMC Apostolic Succession
Spring Meeting of the NCC Historical Society – April 9, 2022
The spring meeting of the North Carolina Conference Historical Society and Commission on Archives & History will take place on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at the NCC United Methodist Conference … [Read more...] about Spring Meeting of the NCC Historical Society – April 9, 2022
Helping to Pave the Way
The Reverend Joseph Benjamin Bethea was born in Dillon, SC on September 9, 1932. He was the son of a Methodist Minister, the Rev. Rufus Emory and Ella Johnson Bethea. He graduated from Claflin College … [Read more...] about Helping to Pave the Way
First United Methodist Church History
First United Methodist Church in Washington, NC published this history of their church in November, 2021. Previously located in the Greenville District, after the 2012 redistricting, the church is now … [Read more...] about First United Methodist Church History
Pollocksville United Methodist Church History
Pollocksville United Methodist Church in Pollocksville, NC wrote this historical statement for their church in the year 2021. Previously located in the New Bern District, after the 2012 redistricting, … [Read more...] about Pollocksville United Methodist Church History
Moved By the Hand of God
The following article was published by the Historical Committee of Providence United Methodist Church in 1982. The history of the church “moved by … [Read more...] about Moved By the Hand of God
Bishop Francis Asbury
Bishop Francis Asbury came to Jones County, NC on February 10, 1788. On his second visit to Jones County, he wrote in his journal January 24, 1791, “Monday 24. I had a most dreary ride to … [Read more...] about Bishop Francis Asbury
Methodism & Schism
It didn’t happen! The year 2020 was supposed to be the year in which a schism would take place in the United Methodist Church. Well, it would seem that Covid-19 came along and … [Read more...] about Methodism & Schism
Dr. Ashley Boggan Dreff Named General Secretary of GCAH
Dr. Ashley Boggan Dreff, cradle United Methodist, professor and author of Entangled: A History of American Methodism, Politics, and Sexuality and #Nevertheless: American Methodists and Women's Rights, … [Read more...] about Dr. Ashley Boggan Dreff Named General Secretary of GCAH
Archives Receives Gifts
The North Carolina Conference Archives has recently received two nice gifts. The largest gift ever received came from the estate of the late Rev. L. Franklin (Frank) Grill; former historian and … [Read more...] about Archives Receives Gifts