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We have celebrated so many milestones at camp this summer and today we celebrated Mrs. Honeycutt's birthday!! We are so grateful for all of the joy she brings us each day!

We finished our holiday week off strong at camp today! Looking forward to next week with these campers!

Our campers loved visiting the Stanly County History Museum and seeing the Stanly County Arts Council exhibits!

We've had the fire truck, ice cream truck, and guest readers visit us over the last week as we get ready for the 4th of July!

Our kids at Summer Literacy Camp had a great time today learning all about Occupational Therapy and what it means to be a Physicians Assistant from the amazing people at Pfeiffer University! We could not have asked for a better field trip!!

Week 2 of Book Buddies Summer Literacy Camp is off to a great start!! We enjoyed a visit from the Albemarle Police Department as we learned all about community helpers! We also loved our afternoon STEM lesson and our parent night meal provided by Stony Hill UMC!!

In the words of one of our amazing volunteers today, "it's easy to volunteer with these kids they are amazing!"

If you're interested in volunteering with us at camp please reach out to Caitlin Murray McAlhany to get plugged in!

We are SO THANKFUL to Bethany United Methodist Church for allowing us to use their church van to transport our campers to and from camp each day!! Connectionalism at its best!

Another day of camp, another bunch of happy campers! Along with building literacy skills and working so hard in their reading groups each day, campers also have loads of fun! Today Jolly Jalopy stopped by and campers got to build their own marshmallow houses following an awesome STEM lesson!

Another day of camp, another set of amazing volunteers!!

Please reach out to us if you'd like to spend some time with us this summer!

Campers learned all about gardening and what it means to work together today at camp!

We, at Book Buddies Summer Literacy Camp, are SO THANKFUL for our amazing volunteers!! They have been so generous in their time this week! We didn't capture pictures with all of them but we are so grateful!

If you're interested in volunteering with us this summer reach out to our Director, Caitlin McAlhany, at 864-360-6267!

Days 1, 2, and 3 of Book Buddies Summer Literacy Camp is off to a fantastic start!! These kids have stolen our hearts already and they are having so much fun! The first half of the week has been filled with literacy small groups, a trip to the library, caring for our garden, and lots of laughter!

Based on several sources we believe that local Methodists formed the first church in Albemarle. Even though we do not know what the first building looked like, below is a brief and amusing description found in the May 21, 1925 edition of the Albemarle Press.

“The Methodist was the first church organized in Albemarle. The first structure was built before the Civil War and was in use after the war. It was situated just behind Mr. Sid Austin’s house which faced backwards at that time. A six-foot man could have touched the ceiling and youngsters often jumped from the second story. It was always left open, permitting sheep to run up and down the stairs and pigs to inhabit it. This first little church was used until it almost fell.”

The white church building, shown in the second picture, was completed in 1882. It replaced the original church building. Construction on the current church building, at right, was begun in 1908 and it was completed in early 1913.

The downtown churches are teaming up this summer! Don't forget to register your child for our Kids Camp held at First Presbyterian in June!

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Yesterday was a wonderful Pentecost Service! We celebrated our JOY (Just Older Youth). And in doing so, celebrated Mr. Jim $ Mrs. Helen Nance. Our oldest members who have been married for 74 years!! Congratulations and may God continue to bless you! We are blessed by your presence!!

Beloved, this morning I visited Raymond. He has some health issues that will require him to have a procedure and then he will need time to heal. Because of this, I (Pastor David) am asking you to NOT call him directly. He needs to focus on healing at this point. Please direct your love, support and prayers to Janet or the children. Thank you for your understanding.

Susanna Wesley: Mother of Methodism More at http://www.umc.org/videosSusanna Wesley is one of the most significant mothers and women of faith in Christian history. John and Charles Wesley were ...

Encourage your members to give to your local church, or their mom's/ mother figure's local , in their honor this Mother's Day.

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General Conference 2024: Wednesday, May 1 wrap-Up A wrap-up video highlighting the events at General Conference on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Peace with Justice Sunday worship resources Observed on Trinity Sunday (the First Sunday after Pentecost), this day witnesses to our Triune God's call for a faithful, just, and peaceful world.

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Key Outcomes of the Historic 2024 (postponed 2020) General Conference: Full Wrap-up The postponed 2020 General Conference of The United Methodist Church, held from April 23-May 3, 2024, marked a significant moment in our history. This gather...

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CARE Cafe is having their 4th Annual Hotdog Fundraiser on May 17 from 11AM to 1 PM at Central United Methodist Church. Mark your calendars now, this event is likely to sell out!