MC Overview
Church is not a building but wherever the people of God find themselves. Jesus told his followers not to go to church but to be the church —
wherever they live, work, and play. We want all of our lives to bring out the God-flavors and God-colors of the world! We’ve also discovered we’re better at life and faith together. Missional Communities are discipleship groups that operate as extended families on mission in order to make disciples of Jesus Christ. These communities meet regularly to enjoy a meal together and to practice a shared rhythm of life as followers of Jesus.
MC FORMAT
Missional communities meet twice a month in a home to build community and become friends like family.
Shared meals are a core value of Missional Communities because Jesus used food as a sign of God’s great welcome, as a way to bring people together, and as a reminder that life is good.
Missional Communities partner with a local nonprofit and serve together once a month.
We have several missional communities, so try one for the worship service you attend. Guests are always welcome.
Rev. Ashley Griffith,
Pastor of Community Life
agriffith@esumc.org
ORIGINAL CAMPUS MISSIONAL COMMUNITIES
MC’s meet the 1st and 3rd full weeks of the month. For more information about dates, contact the host directly.
Gathering MC’s
RIDGE ROAD
Sara Cobb saracobb724@gmail.com
Sundays, 4-6 pm
Home of Sarah and Matt White, 332 Forsyth St.
The Group: All are welcome. You’ll find mainly families with young children
The Out: This MC blesses our downtown neighbors by partnering with Alliance Medical Mission.
FIVE POINTS
Erin Droese erwhitfo@ncsu.edu
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30
TBD
The Group: All are welcome. You’ll find mainly singles, married couples, young families and young professionals
The Out: TBD.
NORTH HILLS
John and Emily Yoon johnyoon519@gmail.com; ebford@gmail.com
Saturdays, 9-11 am
Home of John and Emily Yoon, 729 Manchester Dr.
The Group: All are welcome. You’ll find mainly families with young children
The Out: This MC blesses our neighbors by building a circle of friendship and support for a refugee family who is getting settled into life in the USA and life in Raleigh.
RIDGE ROAD
Ashley Walker and Martin and Caroline Cheek-Hill martin@hillbuildingsolutions.com
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30
321 Thomas Road
The Group: All ages, singles, married people, families with children including some middle school and high school kids.
The Out: Serving one Saturday a month Boys and Girls’ Club.
* No RSVP needed. Just show up! To find out more, contact the leader directly or Rev. Ashley Griffith, Pastor of Community Life agriffith@esumc.org or Maggie Stroud, Gathering Hospitality Leader Stroud_Maggie@yahoo.com
TRADITIONAL MC’s
CARY & APEX
Kelly Sizemore kellybsizemore@gmail.com
Tuesday Evenings
Meet at rotating houses in Cary and Apex
The Group: You will find a good diversity of people: singles, married couples, families with young children, empty nesters, retirees
The Out: Playing bingo with the residents at Cary Health and Rehab
FIVE POINTS
Ellen Powell ellenonanpowell@gmail.com
Mondays, 6:30-8:30
Home of Elizabeth and Webster Harrison, 3320 Milton Rd.
The Group: You will find a good diversity of people: singles, married couples, families with young children, empty nesters, retirees
The Out: This MC blesses children in our community by inviting and including them in our Music and Worship Arts ministry at ESUMC. Each Sunday evening, members of this MC provide transportation for children from the Boys and Girls’ Club of Raleigh so they can join our ESUMC children for dance, bells, and choir instruction and for dinner at the church. Friendships are formed, faith is strengthened, and children get to grow in their love for and instruction in music and arts.
WEST RALEIGH
Rob Brittain, Danny Cook and Grace Sugg robbrittain01@gmail.com
Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00
Home of Leslie and Ed Coman, 5313 Richland Dr.
The Group: You will find a good diversity of people: singles, married couples, families with young children, empty nesters, retirees
The Out: This MC blesses our downtown Raleigh community by showing up monthly to serve and enjoy a lunch with the residents of the New Bern House, a place for transitional housing and community support.
CRABTREE / NORTH RALEIGH
Patt and Paul Crissman and Brenda Millar patt.crissman@gmail.com
Wednesday Evenings
4307 Edgehill Court
The Group: New group this year, all ages welcome
The Out: TBD
*No RSVP needed. Just show up! To find out more, contact the leader directly or Rev. Ashley Griffith, Pastor of Community Life agriffith@esumc.org.
To find out more, contact the leader directly or
Rev. Ashley Griffith,
Pastor of Community Life
agriffith@esumc.org