ESTREET KIDS DISCIPLESHIP HOUR

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

• July 6 - No Children’s Programs

• July 13 - Second Sunday Serve (Commons)

• July 20 - Social/Craft (Commons)

• July 27 - Make Safe Child Snack Bags

• August 3 - Donuts on the Playground

• 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

July 10, 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.

July 10: My Grandmother's Hands by Resmaa Menakem
This groundbreaking book examines the damage caused by racism from the perspective of body-centered psychology. Menakem offers a path for healing intergenerational trauma through somatic practices and compassionate dialogue.

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 fait

WILDERNESS TRAIL

July 7-12 @ Troutdale, Virginia

Join eStreet Youth on a backpacking adventure through the company Wilderness Trail (wtrail.org). Students will get into hiking groups and spend the week hiking in the Appalachian Mountains. Students must be able to hike about 35 miles over 4.5 days while carrying a full backpacking backpack. This is an incredible retreat that builds memories to last a lifetime. If you have questions before you register, simply reach out to Rush Beam.

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

Friday, July 11, 7:00 PM @ 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, July 11, sponsored by Edenton Street United Methodist Church!

Mufasa 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!

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE - SAVE A LIFE

Wednesday, July 16, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM @ ESUMC Bulla Gym

Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. We can help! On Wednesday, July 16, 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.  Sign up to save a life today!

ASHEVILLE YOUTH MISSION TRIP

July 20-25 @ Asheville, NC

Join eStreet Youth on a Mission Trip to Asheville! We will be joining Asheville Youth Mission for a week of service. Asheville Youth Mission is about mission, creativity, and transformation with young people. A lot of our work at AYM is planning and implementing youth mission trips for middle schoolers and high schoolers. We also use a lot of arts in our reflections on these mission experiences. We also are about partnerships. We have a lot of long term relationships with dozens of agencies in the greater Asheville area that work with our friends and neighbors who are homeless, living in poverty, food insecure, or in other ways marginalized in our society.

VBS 2025

July 21 - 25, 2025, 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Join us this summer for TRUE NORTH: Point kids to Jesus, a faithful friend we can always trust!

True North VBS will guide kids on the ultimate Alaskan adventure where northern lights glow over majestic mountains, racing rivers, and glistening glaciers. As kids trek the tundra, they'll explore how easy it is to lose sight of what's true in our wild world today. Pointing them toward Jesus, True North VBS shows them that he is a faithful friend we can always trust. He's our True North!

All rising 5th graders will participate in Living Out Loud (LOL). LOL campers spend the week doing hands-on mission work and outreach, learning how to serve inside and outside of our church.

$40 per camper

Contact efunderburk@esumc.org if financial assistance is needed.

2025 VBS Co-Chairs Jenny Myers and Katherine Shiveler

Camper Registration

Youth and Adult Volunteer Registration

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

Friday, August 8, 7:00 PM @ 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 8, 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!

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!

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! Registration details to follow soon.

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!