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What's Happening at First UMC?

Keep an eye on this page for frequent updates about what's happening around our church as well as news about the North Carolina Conference!

Or download a copy of our most recent bulletin here!

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David Bellows will present an exciting program of the greatest hits of the Organ and Harpsichord - Part III on our very own Petty Madden Pipe Organ and Richard Kingston double manual Harpsichord.

Free Concert - Donations accepted for the "Psalm 150" Music Ministries Fund.

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Join us on March 30 at ten am for a special worship service where we combine elements from our traditional and our contemporary worship services! It's such a great opportunity to worship with everyone in our congregation!

Stay after for a yummy lunch of chicken cordon bleu, yellow rice, broccoli, and rolls. Carrot or chocolate cake for dessert! What a treat!

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We are so excited to announce the 21 Days of Hope Easter Experience. This is a 21 Day challenge our church is doing leading up to Easter that you are going to love. We believe God is going to use these three weeks to both bring hope to you and bring hope through you! It’s going to grow your faith and show others see the difference God can make in their life.

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Here’s how the 21 Days of Hope works. Go ahead and pull out your phone. Now text the word Hope25 to 252-888-9034. You’ll get a response with a link to a simple form to fill out. It takes less than 60 seconds and you’re all set. 

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Get In Now

Once you’re in, you will receive a daily email as well as a few text messages throughout the week. Each step along the way will include the following:

  • Either a “Hope To You” or a “Hope Through You” action step. 

  • A theme: Devotional, Share Your Faith Story, Social, Generosity, Minister

  • And a difficulty rating of that step

Each day the goals are designed to help you and others experience God’s love in some way. Some things will involve your social media or texting and others involve sharing your faith story. The idea over the next 3 weeks is to help your friends, family and acquaintances see how amazing God is! 

Think of it like we’re all going on a digital missions trip together as a church. We believe this will have a huge impact on our area as we all jump on board. 

Again…text “Hope25” to (252) 888-9034. You’ll get a response with a simple form link to fill out. It takes less than 60 seconds and you’re in. We are praying for you and we’re excited to see all God does through these 21 Days of Hope. Let’s do this!

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FUMC Kids will host their annual Easter Egg Hunt at Rotary Park on April 13 from 4-5 p.m. They will also collect EMPTY eggs and candy in the blue bins in the Atrium leading up to the event. Please invite your friends and family members to bring their children too!

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Applications for college scholarships are now open! All high school seniors & current college students are encouraged to apply. Please be thoughtful and detailed in your essays! Deadline to submit is currently to be determined.

High school seniors click HERE to apply.

College students click HERE to apply.

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FUMC Summer Camp Enrollment Open for Weekday School Families and Members of First UMC! 

Our weekday school is excited to offer two fun-filled camps this summer, designed to keep your children engaged and entertained! Camps are for children ages 2 through 6, as of August 31, 2025. Classes meet daily, 9:00-12:00. We'd love to see you there! The cost is $85 per camp, due with registration. Enroll now ~ before it opens to the public on March 17.

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Re-Visit – A Deeper Look at the Sermon To supplement the sermon series on the Seven Last Words of Jesus, there will be a Bible study that takes each week’s topic to a deeper level. This will include revising themes from the sermon, further scripture study and application questions. Not only will this underscore the message from each of Jesus’ statements from the cross, we will gain further insights from one another. We will meet in the Watson Classroom starting at 5:15 p.m. Classes will last around 60-75 minutes.

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Can you believe Vacation Bible School is right around the corner? Visit our VBS Page to sign up and learn how you can help!

 

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Enrollment now OPEN for the 2025-2026 school year!

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Give your child a foundation for lifelong learning with our nurturing, engaging program at FUMC Weekday School! We offer a safe, creative, and stimulating environment where children develop essential skills through play, exploration, and hands-on activities. Our experienced teachers focus on fostering curiosity, building confidence, and promoting social and emotional growth.

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Learn more about our Weekday School by clicking here​We'd love to welcome your little learner into our vibrant community!

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