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
COMMUNITY POVERTY SIMULATION
Wednesday, October 29 at 6:30 - 9:00 PM | Bulla Gym
Imagine having to choose between paying rent and putting food on the table. Poverty is often portrayed as a stand-alone issue, but in reality, it is complex and interconnected—something more than 1.3 million North Carolinians face every day.
That’s why, in partnership, Edenton Street UMC and First Presbyterian Church are hosting a Community Action Poverty Simulation—an interactive, eye-opening experience that allows participants to step into the real-life situations of neighbors living with limited resources. In this simulation, you’ll navigate realistic, time-pressured scenarios that mirror month-to-month life on a low income, revealing the barriers, systems, and tough decisions families face daily. We hope you’ll join us in gaining a deeper understanding of poverty in our community, and how we can work together to address it.
YOUTH FALL RETREAT
November 7-9 | Camp Don Lee, Arapahoe, North Carolina
Join eStreet Youth at our largest retreat of the year. We focus our time together on our grade groups and this is the single best way to connect with your peers! Join now for a weekend filled with worship, free time, play, rest, connection, the outdoors and so much more!
This retreat is open to all 6th-12th graders.
REFRESH RETREATS AT ST. FRANCIS SPRINGS
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.
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!