ESTREET KIDS DISCIPLESHIP HOUR

eStreet Kids Summer Discipleship Hour is a time for families to connect. All events are for your entire family!

• August 10 - Second Sunday Serve (Commons)

• August 17 - Social/Craft (Commons)

• August 24 - Back to School Sunday Pep Rally, Blessing of the Backpacks, & 2nd Grade Bible Presentation - 10:10 AM (Sanctuary)

ESUMC SUMMER BOOK CLUB

August 14 | 6-8 PM | Locations TBA

Edenton Street UMC invites you to our Summer Book Club - three evenings of meaningful discussion, delicious food, and fellowship in welcoming host homes. We'll gather once monthly to explore thought-provoking books that challenge us to grow in understanding ourselves and our world. We will meet at host homes (addresses provided upon registration) for a meal followed by book discussion. Check out the offerings below, and click the dates to register! Questions, email Pastor Amanda at arigby@esumc.org.

August 14: A Town Called Solace by Mary Lawson
This coming-of-age novel is acclaimed for digging into the "wilderness of the human heart." Dealing beautifully with the themes of love, loss, grief, and coming-of-age, this national best-selling fiction novel shows the power of surprising friendships which create a space for healing and the renewal of hope and faith

SUMMER MOVIE NIGHT W/ L’ARCHE NC & 321 COFFEE

Friday, August 15, 7:00 p.m. @ 615 Hillsborough St. (Courtyard of 321 Coffee)

L'Arche North Carolina and 321 Coffee are excited to host a fun-filled Summer Movie Night on Friday, August 15, sponsored by Edenton Street United Methodist Church!

Minecraft Movie will be playing in the 321 courtyard. The movie starts at 7:00 PM, but the courtyard opens at 6:00 PM, so come early to support local vendors, and hang out in community. Join us for a night of fun, connection, and summer vibes — we can't wait to see you there!

NEIBHBOR TO NEIGHBOR COOKOUT

Aug. 17 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | 1200 S Blount St.

Mark your calendar for an evening of food, fellowship, and fun at Neighbor to Neighbor!  We’ll be firing up the grill, serving up hamburgers and hot dogs, and enjoying time together - come hungry and ready to hang out! Want to pitch in with some food? Sign up here to provide a side, dessert, drinks, chips, etc.  Hope to see you there!

BACK TO SCHOOL SUNDAY

Sunday, August 24

It's Back-to-School Sunday! We will start the morning off with a Pep Rally for eStreet Kids and their parents in the Sanctuary at 10am where we will celebrate the start of a new year and send the new 6th graders off as they bridge to eStreet Youth. Both worship services will be extra special, with Bible presentations for our 2nd graders, and blessings over each of you, your teachers, and your backpacks (so don't forget to bring your backpack!). After worship, stick around to grab a new backpack tag, a back to school goodie, and a tasty treat! (ICYMI, the pep rally will take the place of regular Sunday school). We can't wait to be with you!

NEW HERE CONNECTIONS SERIES

Sundays in September | 10 - 10:45 a.m. | 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:

New Here Brunch - Sept. 7

Come meet the pastors and others in a casual setting, brunch is provided!

Connecting with the United Methodist Church - Sept. 14

Learn about what makes the United Methodist Church distinctive as a denomination.

Connecting with God and Others - Sept. 21

Learn about opportunities to grow in discipleship with God and in Christian community with others.

Connecting with the Church - Sept. 28

Come on a guided tour of the church building to learn what happens where, and how to get there!

RSVP here!

CIRCLE OF SECURITY PARENTING

Wednesdays | 6 - 8 p.m. | Sept. 9 - Oct. 29 | Room 163

Circle of Security Parenting is a 9-week, discussion-based curriculum anchored in attachment theory. This offers parents a safe place to discuss the joys and challenges of parenting. This program is being provided in a collaborative effort with ESUMC and Birch Therapy, PLLC.

The program costs $100 per person and you will be billed by Birch Therapy directly. Registration is required and there are 15 slots available.

Program Goals: • To strengthen the parent/child bond. • Sharpen a parent's awareness of their child's behavior as communication. • Decipher a child's deepest emotional needs that underlie the behavior. • Provide language to parents to guide how to show up for their children in the best of times and in the most challenging moments. • Foster cooperation within a family system.

Register online here!

ESUMC MEN’S RETREAT

October 10 - 12 @ Camp Don Lee

Join the men of Edenton Street United Methodist Church for a weekend of connection, worship, and renewal at the 2025 ESUMC Men's Retreat, hosted October 10-12, 2025 at Camp Don Lee in Arapahoe, NC. This retreat offers a chance to disconnect from everyday life and reconnect with God and one another. Highlights include inspiring messages, small group discussions, and worship services. There will also be plenty of time for rest and recreation—whether it's kayaking, sailing, fishing, hiking, or diving into spiritual practices through workshops. Come ready to grow in your walk with Christ and build deeper relationships. Mark your calendars!

Register online by clicking here!

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 Esumc? 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!