Laity Sunday

Where did the video of the Laity Sunday go? On October 16, our Lay Sunday  speaker, long-time Soapstone UMC member Cathy Knowles spoke from her heart about five theological issues that have caused her to wrestle with God and faith as well as her present thoughts on...

All Saints’ Sunday

All Saints' Sunday All Saints Day, remembering the saints who have gone before us, and that we, too, are part of the “communion of saints”. Submit Names In Advance for All Saints’ Day 2026 — If you would like to remember someone who has died in the last 12 months,...

Memorial Day: Our Witness to a Stricken World

By Pastor Mitzi When the first pandemic stay-at-home orders stretched on and on and I thought I’d lose my grip if I stayed inside one more day, I ventured out to walk through the cemetery near my house. Perhaps it was an odd thing to do at a time when death already...
Consecration of Cornerstone

Consecration of Cornerstone

2022 Consecration of Soapstone UMC’s Upper Rooms On May 8, 2022, Soapstone UMC’s recently completed second floor was consecrated to the glory of God. After welcoming comments from Pastor Mitzi Johnson, Laurie Rose, Church Council Vice Chair, opened the service by...
Thanks for asking

Thanks for asking

“Faith does not eliminate questions, but faith knows where to take them.” – Elisabeth Elliot, author Have you ever thought, “I wish I could hear a sermon on ______?” Maybe for you, it’s angels, or alcohol, evolution, divorce, women, infertility, other faiths,...

When Someone Dies

When your loved one has died, please call the church at 919-846-2212 to let a staff member know. The pastor will be in contact with you to see how we might be of support. If you would like to have the funeral at Soapstone UMC, we will set up a time to meet with you...