Events
at Edenton St UMC
Welcome to the new newsletter page! You can find information organized below in two ways: Events and Announcements. Events include items with specific dates, organized with most forthcoming events at the top. Announcements include items not attached to specific dates.
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📅 EVENTS
Organized by date
REFRESH RETREATS AT ST. FRANCIS SPRINGS
November 14 | 7:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Join us for a spiritual refresh day retreat at St. Francis Springs Prayer Center to renew your soul with connection, prayer, worship, and intentional silence. September 12th, October 10th, November 14th 7:30 AM - 5:15 PM
$15 Per Person, Transportation Provided & Lunch Included
Email arigby@esumc.org with questions.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Wed., November 19 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Bulla Youth Bldg.
Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. We can help! On Wednesday, November 19, we're partnering with our neighbors at the Department for Environmental Quality to host a Red Cross Blood Drive. You must be at least 16 (with parental consent), and you must weigh at least 110 pounds. Donors should also be in good health and feeling well.
ESUMC FRIENDSGIVING
Wed., November 19 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | Kerr Hall
You’re invited to a very special Edenton Street Friendsgiving party on Wednesday, November 19! In lieu of tacos, Angela and her team will prepare a Thanksgiving inspired feast, while the rest of us are invited to donate a dessert to share, potluck style! We will also be collecting non-perishable Thanksgiving food items for our neighbors facing food insecurity (green beans, cranberry sauce, stuffing mix, gravy, etc.) Dinner will be served from 5:30-6:30 pm. At 6:30, kiddos will be dismissed with Ms. Shannon, while youth and adults are invited to stay in Kerr Hall to share with one another stories of gratitude. The party will end at 7:30 pm. We give thanks and praise to all God is doing in and through Edenton Street, and look forward to celebrating these stories with one another.
WILLS AND ESTATES WORKSHOP
Wed., November 19 | 4:30 - 6:00 PM | Chapel Annex
ESUMC is offering a Wills and Estates Workshop on Sunday, Wednesday, November 19, as part of our Midweek Connections offerings. It will be held in the Chapel Annex. We are fortunate to have Charlie Davis, a partner in the law firm of Poyner Spruill, to lead this workshop. Charlie is a Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law. He has extensive experience advising individuals and families on their estate and tax needs. He will give an overview of wills and estate planning and give you time to ask questions.
CHRISTMAS PARADE VOLUNTEER TABLE
Sun., November 22 | 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Corner of Edenton St. and Dawson St.
The Connection Team is excited to join in the Christmas Parade fun this year on the corner of Dawson & Edenton Streets—right outside the Sanctuary entrance! We would love to have 4-6 people per shift to connect with our community. We will be offering hot chocolate, candy canes, and a one pager about Advent season at our church. Please volunteer for a shift to help with setup, offer hospitality to all that may pass, answer any questions about our church, & then to help clean up.
WOMEN’S RETREAT - ROOTED
January 30 - February 1 | Wrightsville Beach
I pray that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love. Ephesians 3:17
Join us at the Lumina in Wrightsville Beach as we grow in faith through scripture, worship, prayer, music, friendship, and fellowship. Reverend Hope Ledbetter-Bock will lead us as we study what it means to be Rooted in a Larger Story.
NOVEMBER CONNECTIONS SERIES
Sundays in November | 10:00 AM | The Commons
It is our great hope that everyone who steps inside the doors of ESUMC finds connection with God and other people as we know, love, and serve God together. The Connections Team is beginning a new series of Connections events for people who are new to the church, considering membership at ESUMC, or who simply want to learn more and connect in new ways. These classes will be held in the Commons during the Discipleship Hour (10:00-10:45 a.m.) and will be co-hosted by a pastor or staff member and a member of the Connections Team. We will hold this series of events on rotation, quarterly. Interested people can choose to come to one or all of the events. Participating in all four events is not a prerequisite for joining the church, but we recommend that those considering membership or those who have recently joined ESUMC attend all four events at some point as they are able. Descriptions of the four Connection events and the dates for the first series offerings are as follows:
Nov. 2 - New Here Brunch
Come meet the pastors and others in a casual setting, brunch is provided!
Nov. 9 - Connecting with the United Methodist Church
Learn about what makes the United Methodist Church distinctive as a denomination.
Nov. 16 - Connecting with God and Others
Learn about opportunities to grow in discipleship with God and in Christian community with others.
Nov. 23 - Connecting with the Church
Come on a guided tour of the church building to learn what happens where, and how to get there!
PRAYER SHAWL GUILD
2nd Wednesdays, 2:00 - 3:00 pm @ Room 168
The Congregational Care Ministry is excited to announce the re-launching of the ESUMC Prayer Shawl Guild! The Guild knits and crochets shawls, lap robes, baby blankets, neck scarves, and hats to be given to those facing long-term illness, experiencing grief, being baptized, or to those who are a part of the White Flag Ministry.
Most of the knitting and crocheting will take place at home, but members will gather for an hour beginning at 2:00 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month in Room 168.
The first meeting will be held on April 9. All are welcome! A scarf or a shawl can be a very basic project, crafted with one simple stitch. Even if you have never picked up a needle or a hook, we can teach you the basics in less than an hour. To indicate your interest or for questions, please reach out to Fran Preston at preston.fran@gmail.com
CONNECT WITH OUR PICKLEBALL COMMUNITY
Tuesdays, 5:00 - 6:00 PM @ Bulla Gym
Looking for a new way to connect at Edenton Street? Come and join us every Tuesday evening for Pickleball. Experienced player or never played before? All are welcome and invited to join this exciting sport and enjoy some fellowship with new friends. Bring a family member, a friend or maybe a coworker. Come and join us!