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
October 10, 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.
DOWNTOWN HISTORICAL CHURCH WALK
Saturday, October 4 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Edenton St. UMC will be one of eight churches participating in the annual Downtown Historic Church Walk! All are invited to participate in the walk, which also includes Church of the Good Shepherd, First Baptist Church (Salisbury St.), First Baptist Church (Wilmington St.), First Presbyterian Church, Sacred Heart Church, and St. Paul AME Church.
We are in need of volunteers to serve as hosts for any guests who come to visit ESUMC! There will be two volunteer shifts, from 8:30 - 10:30 AM and from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Sign up here!
To learn more about the Downtown Historical Church Walk, click here.
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
Sunday, October 5 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM | Corner of McDowell St. and Edenton St.
Come one, come all all—come big and small! Edenton Street will be holding a Blessing of the Animals. Bring your furry, scaled, or feathered friends to the ESUMC parking lot to receive a blessing from one of our pastors and pick up a sweet treat for both you AND them! Please keep your pets on leashes and under control for everyone’s safety.
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!