Eastern North Carolina Association
ENCA Associate Conference Minister
Rev. Dr. Dannie Williams
Reverend Dr. Dannie T. Williams has faithfully served as the Senior Pastor of Melfield United Church of Christ for 29 years. In 2025, he celebrates an extraordinary 50 years in ministry—a milestone that reflects a lifetime of dedicated service, visionary leadership, and deep spiritual commitment.
Throughout his tenure, Dr. Williams has held numerous leadership roles within the Southern Conference (SOC) and the Eastern North Carolina Association (ENCA). His contributions include serving as Minister of Church Life and Education, Treasurer of both the ENCA and the SOC, and as a respected member of the ENCA Board of Directors. He also led with distinction as Vice President and President of the Southern Conference Board of Directors.
In addition to his pastoral and conference leadership, Dr. Williams has had a remarkable career in public education. Now retired from the state of North Carolina, he served as a teacher, principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent of schools. He continues to share his expertise as an educational consultant, empowering leaders and communities across sectors.
Dr. Williams is widely regarded for his wisdom, humility, and unwavering commitment to both faith and education. His legacy continues to inspire generations of clergy, educators, and community leaders.
From central North Carolina to the coast, the Eastern NC Association includes some of North Carolina’s most famous landmarks and towns — including the Hatteras Lighthouse, the country’s first state university and the State Capitol. The Association is also home to over 75 churches that represent a range of communities. We want churches to send in their special programming dates to their Association so that it can be added to the Association and Conference Calendar.
Eastern NC Association Meeting October 10th
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Registration Coming Soon
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Eastern NC Association Meeting October 10th - Registration Coming Soon -
Registration closes Wednesday, October 7, so please register as soon as possible.
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We are excited to announce that registration is NOW OPEN for the upcoming Annual Meeting of the Eastern North Carolina Association, being held Saturday, October 10, 2026, at First Reformed United Church of Christ located at 514 W, Front Street in Burlington NC
Our theme this year is “The Year of Unity in Faith,” inspired by Psalm 133:1: “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity.”
Due to technical difficulties with the registration system that were beyond our control, we apologize for the delay in getting registration up and running. We especially thank those of you who have been patiently and eagerly waiting to register.
Registration closes Thursday, October 8, so please register as soon as possible. click on https://cvent.me/WEYr9a to register.
Please pass the registration link along to your churches, clergy, delegates, youth, and others who plan to attend.
On October 10, registration and check-in begin at 7:30 a.m., and the Annual Meeting begins promptly at 9:00 a.m.
We have planned a full day of worship, fellowship, workshops, youth empowerment, learning, and the important business of our Association. Workshops will be offered in two sessions, giving participants additional opportunities to engage and learn.
All Annual Meeting materials will be posted here and there will be no paper copies provided at the meeting, so please download or print any materials you would like to have with you.
Again, register by October 7th at https://cvent.me/WEYr9a , and we look forward to seeing you on October 10th as we come together to celebrate our theme unity and faith!
ENCA Church Women Legacy in motion: Keep the Traffic Jam Moving!
The traffic jam is moving—and what a beautiful sight it is!
Rev. Dian JacksonDavis (D.Min.)
President, ENCA Church Women
We honor the women who traveled these roads before us, who prayed when the way was uncertain, served when resources were few, and kept moving when the journey was difficult. Now the road is ours. And we intend to keep the traffic jam moving!
There is still ministry to do. There are still women to encourage, communities to serve, younger generations to nurture, and new possibilities waiting for us down the road. So stay the course. Stay connected. Stay prayerful. Stay expectant. And whatever you do—keep moving!
I hope to see the Women of all five districts at our upcoming ENCA Annual Gathering, this Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., at First Reformed United Church of Christ in Burlington.
And bring your voices! We will introduce our Association to our new mission song—the song that will help keep our motion going. All voices on deck!
Our next district meetings are:
Sanford District
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Pinehurst Congregational United Church of Christ
895 Linden Road, Pinehurst, N.C.
New Bern District
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
[Location to be announced]
Women of ENCA, the road before us is open. Our legacy is behind us, beside us, and being written through us. Remember:
Faith in our hearts *** Hands in devotion *** Legacy in Motion
Search & Call
Popes UCC, Franklinton NC (Almost ready to end their interim)
First United UCC, Franklinton NC
Elams Chapel UCC, Lake Gaston/Littleton NC
Rocky Branch UCC, Kenly NC
Mt. Zion UCC, Henderson NC (Just getting Started)