senior adult ministry
Growing in faith, friendship, and purpose at every stage of life.
Our Senior Adults Ministry is a vibrant community of adults who continue to grow spiritually, serve faithfully, and build meaningful friendships. Whether you are newly retired or well into this season of life, there is a place for you here.
Upcoming Events
Come and enjoy our last Spring lunch offering of 2026. We’ll be joined by our neighbors from St. Paul AME for great food and fellowship. Pastor Suzanne will lead us in a conversation about the value our senior adult populations offer our shared community. This opportunity to share time and space with our special neighbors will be a gift. You don’t want to miss this offering!
SAMs Fellowship Lunch
Date: June 4th, 12:00 PM
Location: Kerr Hall
Join us for a Wednesday of fun! We are so excited to spend some quality time together playing games and swapping books. Bring a bagged lunch and books to trade! We hope to see you there!
SAMs Summer Games & Book Swap
Date: June 24th, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Location: Chapel Annex
No registration needed!
Join us for connection, conversation, and community this summer! 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.
Read "Tattoos on the Heart" by Gregory Boyle for this week’s book club!
SAMs Sponsored Book Club
Date: July 16th, 2:00-4:00 PM
Location: Garden Gallery
Festival of Wisdom and Grace at Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
This retreat for Senior Adults meets annually and is a joyous event! This year, James A. Harnish is the keynote speaker. We will enjoy worship, workshops, recreation and entertainment in a gorgeous setting nestled in the NC Mountains.
SAMs Retreat
Date: August 17th-20th
Location: Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
Participant Fees: $570 per person with roommate or $805 per person with solo room (includes group transportation, registration, programming, 3 nights lodging and meals)
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Suzanne hultman
Pastor of Senior Adult Ministry