A Note from Ms. Jess

A Note from Ms. Jess

September 26, 2025 Finding the Good in the Hard My preschool blog is coming to you today from the Children’s Hospital at Duke. It’s become a very familiar place for my family over the last four years, ever since my son, Luke, was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma in...

The Threat of Christian Nationalism

The Threat of Christian Nationalism Rev. Joey Shelton speaks at Soapstone UMC  6:30 pm on Monday, Oct. 20 Join others at SUMC, welcoming Rev. Joey Shelton in the Sanctuary!Register here, walk-ins are welcome! The Threat of Christian Nationalism What is it?  It is a...

Health and Wellness

Health & Wellness God has entrusted us with our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit. Taking care of our health—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—is one way we honor Him. How might God be calling you to care for your well-being in this season? Learn more here...

Care and Support

Care & Support We support one another by creating spaces to grow in faith that remind us of God’s presence in our daily lives. Learn more here Learn more here Learn more here Learn more here Click here to go back to the adults page Click here to go explore other...

Fellowship and Community

Fellowship & Community Come and enjoy connection, laughter, and encouragement with friends old and new. This is a time to pause from the busyness of life, share stories, and grow together in community. Bring yourself just as you are! Learn more here Learn more here...
A Note from Ms. Jess

A Note From Ms. Jess

August 28, 2025 “Blog. Orientation Sick Feel.”  This is the note I penciled in my planner/notebook as I drove with my family to attend my daughter, Lily’s, middle school orientation last Friday.  Y’all, that pretty much only covered a portion of the emotions...