# Highlights from the 2026 WNC Conference with Bishop Carter & Rev. Kim Ingram

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Podcast: [Means of Grace](https://stenobird.com/podcast/means-of-grace-254026)
Published: 2026-07-02T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This episode provides a comprehensive overview of the 2026 Western North Carolina Annual Conference, highlighting key initiatives, recognitions, and spiritual reflections that shape the future of the church in the region. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Conference Overview 02:37 Church Restoration Fund and Racial Justice Initiatives 04:08 Partnership with Ukraine-Moldova Conference 05:56 Reinstatement of Lauren Scruggs' Ordination Credentials 07:53 Recognition of Ministry Leaders and New Ordinations 09:57 Conference Budget and Financial Stewardship 12:36 Small Group Conversations and Community Engagement 14:20 Honoring Retiring and Deceased Clergy 14:48 Governance and Mission of the Conference 17:54 Pre-Conference Workshops and Engagement Opportunities 19:27 Commissioning of Presiding Elders and Leadership Development 21:17 Celebrations and Milestones in the Conference 22:29 Joy and Reflection on Inclusion and Progress 24:45 Worship as the Heart of the Conference 26:42 Closing Reflections and Call to Action 29:42 MOG-Like and Subscribe.mp4

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