EVENTS

Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper

Tuesday, March 4 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Kerr Hall

It's that time of year! Join your eStreet Family for Angela's famous pancake dinner, benefitting Edenton Street's mission partners. There will be music, crafts, fairy hair, balloons, and more.

Ash Wednesday Worship

Wednesday, March 5 | 7:00 p.m. | Sanctuary

Ash Wednesday begins Lent, a season of reflection before Easter. We gather for worship to receive ashes, symbols of repentance and mortality. Through scripture, prayer, and music, we acknowledge our humanity, seek forgiveness, and renew our commitment to God. The service allows contemplation on our journey, call to repentance, and hope for transformation. Amidst the ashes, we find the promise of new life in Christ. Join us in this sacred season of deeper faith and community service.

*Drive-thru ashes available 7:00-8:00 am & 11:30 am-12:00 pm

Lenten Food Drive Challenge

March 9 - April 13 | Churchwide

For every meal you and your family eat Monday - Saturday, place one non-perishable food item in a grocery bag and bring your bag to church each week.

Discover the Journey

Sundays, March 9 - April 13 | 4:00 - 6:00 PM | Kerr Hall

Join us for Discover the Journey, a five-week interactive event that dives deep into the mission, vision, and core values of Edenton Street UMC. Whether you're a long-time member, a newcomer, or a recent attendee, this series is an opportunity to become more connected with ESUMC. We will learn how we worship, connect, serve, give, and grow together. Each session will be held on Sunday evenings from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and will focus on key aspects of our church life, including worship, connection, service, and giving. There will be no meeting on March 30th due to Spring Break.

Midweek Midday Lent Worship & Lunch

Wednesdays, March 12 - April 9 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Sanctuary

Join us for Midweek Lent Worship each Wednesday during Lent on Wednesdays from 12-1 PM. Each week, we will worship, pray, and hear a word from a guest preacher. We’ll enjoy a simple lunch from 12:30-1 PM in Kerr Hall for a time of connection and companionship.

Ella’s Race for Pediatric Brain Cancer

Saturday, March 15 | 8:00 am | Sign up here

Walk/Run/Volunteer at Ella’s Race to come alongside children battling brain cancer.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Wednesday, March 19 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm | Bulla Gym

Save a life by giving blood at our Red Cross Blood Drive. Reserve your spot!

Disability Justice Stations of the Cross

Friday, March 21 | 1:00 pm | Courtyard

Move through the Stations of the Cross with Tatum Tricarico, meditating and praying Jesus’ journey to the cross through the lens of disability justice.

Gathering Worship led by L’Arche Friends

Sunday, March 23 | 9:00 am | Kerr Hall

Celebrate community and belonging with L’Arche NC as they lead us in worship in The Gathering.

Welcoming the Stranger Book Discussion

Sunday, April 7 | 10:10 - 10:50 am | Chapel/Chapel Annex

eStreet Kids Community Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, April 12 | 10:30 a.m. | Fred Fletcher Amphitheater

Join families from Learning Together, ESUMC Early Childcare Program, and Door Step Ministries for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt. Bring an Easter Basket and a dozen cookies to share with our Community friends.

Palm Sunday

Sunday, April 13

Come begin Holy Week at a special joint service at 10:00 on Palm Sunday. We will begin outside the doors of the sanctuary, and then the children will lead us into the sanctuary waving palm branches and singing “Hosanna.” Throughout the service of worship we will experience a dramatic retelling of the last week of Jesus’ life, from his triumphal entry into Jerusalem to the crowds crying “Crucify him” to the cross. Come at 9:00 am for a time of connection and fellowship. We will have coffee and refreshments and an optional prayer walk that will take you outside the church’s walls to pray for our neighbors.

• 9:00 am - Prayer Walk @ Garden Gallery

• 10:00 am - Joint Worship @ Sanctuary

• 11:30 am - ‘A Place at The Table’ Lunch @ 300 W Hargett St.

Maundy Thursday Family Dinner & Worship

Thursday, April 17 | 7:00 pm

On Maundy Thursday we remember Jesus’ Last Supper with the disciples and the new mandate he gave, “Love one another.” Come to a special joint service in Kerr Hall on Maundy Thursday. We’ll begin with a light supper of soup and bread at 6:30 followed by service of worship that will include Holy Communion, the preached word, music, and hand washing. All ages are encouraged to attend, and Wiggler Worship will be provided for children ages 3 through first grade. We’ll conclude our worship in Garden Gallery Courtyard with a time of silent prayer as we remember Jesus’ who prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane.

Good Friday Worship

Friday, April 18 | 6:00 pm | Sanctuary

Join us for a meaningful Good Friday service as we reflect on Christ's sacrifice. This solemn gathering will include scripture readings, contemplative music, and time for quiet prayer. Together, we will journey through the crucifixion, embracing themes of love, redemption, and hope. All are welcome as we prepare our hearts for the joy of the Resurrection and experience God's love and grace in our shared worship.

Holy Saturday Prayer Vigil

Saturday, April 19 | Online resources

Since the earliest days, Christians have marked the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday with prayer, fasting, and contemplation. “Holy Saturday” became the culmination of the season of Lent, one last day to leave behind the ways of death as we wait at the tomb and anticipate God raising us to new life with Jesus on Easter. We will offer a prayer vigil liturgy that can be engaged from wherever you are.

Flower Drop-Off

April 19 & 20 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | Curtis Center Lobby

Please donate flowers from your garden or favorite flower shop! Buckets will be stationed outside the Curtis Center Lobby doors on Saturday from 9am-3pm. Flowers can also be brought to the Easter Party on Sunday morning at 10:00 am.

Easter Worship Service Times

Sunday, April 20

6:25 am - Sunrise Service @ Capitol Square

9:00 am - Contemporary Service @ Kerr Hall

10:00 am - Churchwide Celebration @ Commons

11:00 am - Sanctuary Service @ Sanctuary

WALKING WITH OUR NEIGHBORS

With Refugees

• March 5, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Kerr Hall

  Come to our Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner - donations go to help USCRI refugee families in our community.

• April 6, 10:10 - 10:50 a.m., Chapel/Chapel Annex

  Join us for a Welcoming the Stranger book discussion and a chance to hear from local experts involved with refugees and immigrants in our community.

With the Hungry

• March 9 - April 13

  Participate in our Lenten Food Drive Challenge - for every meal you and your family eat Monday - Saturday, place one non-perishable food item in a grocery bag and bring your bag to church each week.

With the Sick

• March 15, 8:00 a.m.

  Walk/Run/Volunteer at Ella’s Race to come alongside children battling brain cancer. Sign up today!

• March 19, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Bulla Gym

  Save a life by giving blood at our Red Cross Blood Drive. Reserve your spot!

With Neighbors With & Without Disabilities

• March 21, 1:30 p.m., ESUMC

  Move through the Stations of the Cross with Tatum Tricarico, meditating and praying Jesus’ journey to the cross through the lens of disability justice.

• March 23, 9:00 a.m., Kerr Hall

  Celebrate community and belonging with L’Arche NC as they lead us in worship in The Gathering.

With our Parish

• April 13, 9:00 a.m., ESUMC

  Join us as we all gather to walk and pray for our parish.

• April 13, 11:30 a.m., A Place at the Table

  Walk with us after worship to A Place at the Table as we join our neighbors in celebrating community and good food for all.