On Sunday, January 19 we will worship with the congregation of St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church (917 Onslow St.). Community leaders will join us for this annual celebration of the life and ministry of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and our call to follow in the path of social justice in our current day. Morning worship begins at 10:45 a.m. (note the earlier start time) and will be followed ...

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Mark your calendars for these special events in 2020! January 19 - MLK Sunday worship service at St. John's Missionary Baptist Church February 16 - Youth and Senior Adult Sweetheart Banquet March 28 - Overlooked Biblical Images of God Retreat, led by Dr. Lauren Winner, professor at Duke Divinity School. April 17-19 - All Ages WSBC Beach Retreat at Fort Caswell   ...

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During December, our Advent focus is on Light and Darkness. A church-wide Advent devotional resource, In Light and Darkness, is offered by Adult Ed and a family resource, also In Light and Darkness, is offered by Children’s Ed. Both booklets are available in the foyers and on the children’s table in the preschool hall. Pick up a copy today and use one of these resources as a guide during your ...

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Tuesday, December 24 Candlelight Service 4 p.m. in the Sanctuary During this brief service we hear the Gospel story of the Birth of Jesus and enjoy familiar carols.  The service concludes with the lighting of our individual candles from the Christ Candle. Moravian Lovefeast 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary During this service we hear the Gospel story of the birth of Jesus, sing familiar ...

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Sunday, November 24 at 3 p.m., at Trinity Avenue Presbyterian Church.  Gather with our neighbors from the Walltown Neighborhood Ministries churches for a service of Thanksgiving worship and community time.  As your offering, please bring donations for the Walltown Food Pantry.  ...

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On Tuesday, November 26, “we gather together” at 5:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall for soup, followed by communion around the tables.  Join us for this time of sweet fellowship and giving thanks.  No supper reservations needed. ...

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You are invited to a  50th Anniversary of the WSBC Organ Recital by Tom Bloom Saturday, November 23 3:00 p.m. with reception following The third program in the Organ Anniversary series will be a recital by Tom Bloom, Church Organist.  The program has been constructed to show off the capabilities of the instrument as thoroughly as possible and will include works from the 16th century to ...

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Staffing Study Congregational Meeting  and Small Group Discussions Sunday, November 17, immediately after worship.  Lunch provided—no reservations necessary.  Child care available (please contact Esther or the Church Office by November 10).  The session will end by 2 p.m. Please plan to attend if you can. The staffing study committee is entering its final stages of information ...

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