Middle School Retreat

Jan 12, 2022 | Adult, Youth

We are partnering with Aldersgate, Ann Street and White Plains UMCs to host a middle school retreat at Camp Rockfish Mar 4-6. Our focus for the weekend will be on four spiritual practices what we call “Holy Habits,” of Worship, Prayer, Bible Study and...

Pilgrimage

Nov 17, 2021 | Youth

Pilgrimage Grades 6 - 12 It is a life-changing weekend event filled with amazing artists, thought-provoking speakers, and inspiring youth leadership: all bearing witness to the transforming love of Christ. Sponsored by the North Carolina Conference UMC, this weekend...

Cornerstone Update Fall 2021

Sep 23, 2021 | Adult, Children, Misson, Music, Youth

Hallelujah! Soapstone’s Cornerstone Space Now Open  It was about 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 29, when I leaned over to Pastor George. “Psst, George! It’s time for you to say the prayer!”  “Well… “ he hummed with uncharacteristic evasiveness, “I don’t know.”...

Pollinator Garden

Sep 22, 2021 | Adult, Children, Youth

Pollinator Garden This past year, many groups have met at the picnic tables behind the sanctuary at the far end of our parking lot. Now, that little patch of grass is poised to welcome even more participants in God’s good creation: butterflies, birds, and other...

Confirmation

Sep 9, 2021 | Youth

Confirmation Confirmation is an important marker along our spiritual journeys. At Baptism, we are initiated into the new covenant in Jesus Christ and membership in the Church. For many, this happens when they are very young. Confirmation is an opportunity for students...

Rise Against Hunger

Sep 8, 2021 | Adult, Children, Misson, Youth

Everything at Rise Against Hunger (RAH) starts with a meal. RAH’s work starts with a meal but it does not end there. RAH uses the meals to create resiliency, self-sufficiency, education, empowerment, and bright futures in communities worldwide. The meals are used for...