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SUMMARY:The 2026 North Alabama Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 North Alabama Annual Conference will gather May 28-30 at Asbury United Methodist Church in Birmingham under the theme “Leading on the E.D.G.E.” Now is the time to make reservations and prepare to join United Methodists from across the Conference for worship, holy conferencing and leadership development opportunities.\nBishop L. Jonathan Holston writes, “Our theme for the 2026 North Alabama Annual Conference, ‘Leading on the E.D.G.E.,’ reminds us of vital dimensions of congregational health and forms a rhythm of life for churches that want to be faithful, fruitful, and forward-looking.”\nThis theme highlights the E.D.G.E. framework for faithful action:\n\nEngaging Our Communities — stepping beyond our walls to know and serve our neighbors\nDeveloping Lay and Clergy Leaders — raising up leaders for today and tomorrow\nGrowing and Connecting Disciples — nurturing people at every stage of their faith journey\nEvaluating Possibilities and Measuring Realities — grounding our mission in honest assessment and Spirit-led action\n\nThe flow of the 2026 Annual Conference will be organized around this theme.\nImportant deadlines to remember\n\nMay 7: Deadline to reserve hotel rooms at discounted Annual Conference rates\nMay 19: Deadline to purchase meal tickets\nMay 19: Deadline to register children for Kids’ Camp, nursery or childcare\nMay 28: Annual Conference begins!\n\n \nLink to view all information for Annual Conference: <a href="https://www.umcna.org/eventdetail/19109612" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.umcna.org/eventdetail/19109612\n
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