ESUMC Bicentennial 1811-2011

Bishop Francis Asbury presided over that conference and described in his journal cold and snowy days, preaching to two thousand souls three times a day, with meetings sometimes running until midnight. One of the first events following that conference was the erection of a new house of worship, completed later that year, on the site where Edenton Street United Methodist Church stands today.

While the boards, beams, bricks and mortar at the corner of Edenton and Dawson streets have undergone many changes -- including being burned to the ground and rebuilt twice -- the spirit of the congregation has remained strong and steadfast. During this bicentennial year, we encourage you to explore these pages and learn how the past of this church is shaping its future, and how its members have been Sharing Christ from the Heart of Raleigh for 200 years.

The Bicentennial Celebration Committee continues its work designing an exciting and meaningful commemoration of our church's 200 years of ministry from the heart of Raleigh.  In this time of celebration, we will honor our past and look to the future to seek new ways to serve God from this place.

Historic Downtown Church Open House and Walk

Saturday, October 15^th from 9 am - noon 

Celebration of 200,000 Service Hours

Sunday, October 30^th 9:30 am and 11:11 am in Kerr Hall      

Raleigh City Museum Exhibit: 200 Years of Downtown Churches

October - November  For details click here.

Bicentennial Commemoration Dinner

Friday, November 11^th 6:30 pm in Kerr Hall     

Bicentennial Commemoration Service

Sunday, November 13^th 10:30 am in Sanctuary (Prelude begins at 10:10) (no 8:40 am service)

Watch the Service here.

Meet the Author: A Conversation with Sue McDowell, author of the new book about ESUMC's History

Sunday, November 13^th 2pm in Kerr Hall

Bicentennial History Book       Edenton Street is celebrating its 200^th birthday in 2011!  As part of the celebration, the History Committee contracted with author and ESUMC member, Sue McDowell, to produce a book to capture the church's rich history in both prose and pictures.  The result is a treasure of the unforgettable people and times that have shaped Edenton Street's mission and ministry.  Delivery date is scheduled for fall 2011.  Insure your copy by reserving one today.  Fill out the form below and attach it to a check for $25 made out to ESUMC Bicentennial Book.    Click here for a form to submit.

Bicentennial Coloring Books

If your child does not have a bicentennial coloring book and crayons yet, come pick one up outside the chapel.  They are great -- AND there is a scavenger-type hunt on the back to find the page images in the sanctuary.