Good afternoon, church!
Please see the weekly e-news below. I hope to see all of you in worship this Sunday at 9am, 10:45am, 11am, and 2pm.
Grace & Peace
Pastor Caitlin
WEEKLY E-NEWS
Grove Echoes Articles for the March 2025 edition are due to the church office today, February 20th
Black History Month Observance
We encourage you to invite your family, friends and co-workers to worship with us on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 as we officially observe and climax our Black History Month during our 11:00 am Worship Service. We also encourage all worshippers to come dressed on this day in their official African attires as we celebrate our heritage. Please bring a covered dish (African Cuisine/Food) to share with everyone.
HGUMC Young(ish) Adult Small Group meets weekly in a virtual format using Google Meet on Mondays at 7:15pm. Right now we are going through the Gospel of Luke. Our next meeting will be Monday February 24th and we will focus on Luke 8. Reach out to Pastor Caitlin or the church office if you have any questions.
The Chosen Watch Party and Discussion Group
Season 4 takes place on Tuesday nights at 6:30pm in the Trinity Room. Snacks are shared. All are welcome!
Wednesday Night Bible Study
All are invited to join us every Wednesday night for Bible study and reflection on Zoom each week @ 7:30pm. The Zoom meeting ID# 81541770673 and Passcode: 522533. Reach out to Pastor Colston or the church office if you have any questions.
Join Bishop Carter and Friends for a One-Year Journey Through Luke and Acts
Start off 2025 joining Bishop Carter and other leaders from our Conference and denomination on a transformative journey through two of the most impactful books of the New Testament—Luke and Acts. Together, they make up 52 chapters, nearly 30% of the New Testament, and offer a compelling narrative of hope, salvation, liberation, forgiveness, and healing. You may click here to learn more and sign up to receive the weekly discussion guides via email. Contact the church office if you want to purchase a Luke-Acts book ($1.50 each) for your class or small group.
Church Council & Charge Conference Meeting
The next virtual church council meeting will take place on Wednesday February 19th at 7pm. Prior to the church council meeting, a charge conference will be held to discuss and approve to sell the Prospect cemetery property.
Ash Wednesday Drive-Thru Imposition of Ashes
Stop by the church anytime from 7:15am-9:00am Wednesday March 5th in the church parking lot, where Pastor Caitlin will be imposing ashes.
2025 Metro District Servant Lay Training
The Basic and Advanced courses will be offered in person on Saturday March 29th and Sunday March 30th. Please click HERE for the link to learn more and register.
WECARE: Food Needs
Please help us restock the shelves at WeCare: mixed vegetables, carrots, peanut butter, and peas. Our WeCare Food Pantry and Clothing Closet will be open on Saturday February 22 from 10am-12pm.
SNACK Pack
Please consider making a financial donation to the SNACK pack program to help 48 Hickory Grove Elementary School students. If you have any questions, please call Jennifer Stribling at 704-617-2520.
Ways to Help: WNCCUMC Disaster Response
For the latest update on how you can help respond to Hurricane Helene victims can be found on the WNCCUMC website HERE.
