September 15

Coming Up at NRUMC

• Message from the Bishop
• Response to News Article about United Methodists
• Tuesdays with the Clergy Has Resumed!
• Service for Peace- September 21
• Ladies' Thursday Night Bible Study- September 22
• Children's Ministry Registration & Children's Music
• Blood Drive- October 6
• YAM JAM- October 15
• Golf Tournament- Player Registration
• Dinner with 8
• College Connections Needs You
• This Week's Podcast
• Sunday's Livestream link

Click the image above to see a message from Bishop Fairley regarding the current discussions in the United Methodist Church.

Recently, there was an article in the News&Observer that focused on the United Methodist Church. One of the articles, "Un-United Methodists: Church splinters between its conservative and gay-affirming sides," by Kayla Guo is an in-depth article about a long debate in the United Methodist Church. While the author does cover the details well, the headline can be a bit misleading. 

The United Methodist Church is not splintering or splitting right now. There are some individual churches that are choosing to leave and they are using a process that has been in our Book of Discipline for many years. The Book of Discipline has not been changed and our clergy will continue to follow it as part of their ordination vows..

It is important for us, here at NRUMC, to understand that we continue to be part of the United Methodist Church because we believe that together, we can all make more of a difference. Part of life together has always been to accept and love people while we talk through our differences. We invite you to be in prayer for our church and all United Methodists.

If you have any questions or would like to speak to Pastor Duke or Pastor Alex, please email them or give them a call at 919-847-1536.

Tuesdays with the Clergy

Weekly, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | S2

Tuesdays with the Clergy, our long-time weekly Bible study, has resumed! Join Pastor Duke and Pastor Alex as they cover a variety of Biblical topics. 

The next session will be on Tuesday, September 27.

Ladies' Bible Study

Thursdays, begins 9/22

7 - 8:30 p.m. | Room S4

Join us for our Thursday Night Ladies Study Group! We will meet starting on Thursday, September 22 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in Room S4. Our first study will be on the book, When You Come Unglued Stick Close to God by Patricia Wilson. Books can be ordered from The Upper Room Bookstore. Childcare will be provided!

Click HERE to order the book. Questions, email Gretchen Shea at gretchens@nrumc.org.

Sign Up for the Study Here

Children's Ministry Registration

Parents of children ages 8 weeks through 5th grade, we invite you to register your children for the 2022-2023 activity year at NRUMC! There are many opportunities for children of all ages on Sunday mornings, including Sunday School for ages preschool - 5th  Grade, and nursery care available at all worship services for infants and toddlers. We also have choirs and handbell groups for elementary school children.

Children's Music

It isn't too late for your children to join our Children's Music Hour which meets on Sunday afternoons from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. There are two choirs -- the Little Angels Choir for K-2nd Grade, and the Alleluia Choir for 3rd-5th Grades. Both groups practice singing and bells. Use the children's registration link below to sign up, or you can sign up on Sunday afternoon in the narthex, outside the Sanctuary doors. 

All Children's Ministry questions can be directed to Gretchen Shea at gretchens@nrumc.org.

Register Online Here!

Blood Drive | Youth Center

Thursday, October 6

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

The next Blood Drive will be Thursday, October 6 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the Youth Center. CLICK HERE to sign up to donate blood! 

YAM JAM

Saturday, October 15

All are invited to register for YAM JAM, a sweet potato gleaning with the Society of St. Andrew! For six Saturdays spanning the months of October and November, groups gather to glean sweet potatoes in Southern Wake, Johnston, and Harnett counties. NRUMC will be attending a gleaning on Saturday, October 15 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. If you would like to attend, click the button below to register with the Society of St. Andrew!

Due to the unpredictable nature of agriculture, the gleaning location will be sent out via email a few days before the event. Questions about registration can be directed to Olivia Warren at nc-glean@endhunger.org.

Golf Tournament

Monday, October 17

Heritage Golf Club

Player registration is now open for the 2022 NRUMC Golf Tournament! Form a team and sign up to play, or share with friends and family who play golf, or even with your neighborhood groups! This tournament benefits the missions and ministries of the United Methodist Men and Youth Ministries of North Raleigh. Click the button below to register!

Dinner with 8

Fellowship Opportunity

Would you like to enjoy good food with good people? Family Ministry is planning “Dinner with 8,” which will put groups of people together to meet monthly from October through December to fellowship and enjoy time with someone who you may not already know. If you are interested in signing up for this opportunity, click the button below! We will use the linked form to group you with people who match you best. Questions, email Gretchen Shea at gretchens@nrumc.org.

College Connections

Donations Needed

College Connections needs your financial support to mail out gift packages for the Fall semester. The cost for shipping each box is $15 and we have over 80 students. The sign up is as follows:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4EAFAA23ABFC1-college1

You can donate via ACS selecting the drop down for College Connections. We continue to show our support and the college students are grateful. Please pray for our students. If you would prefer to mail a check, please mail it to Cindy Holeman at 11619 John Allen Road, Raleigh, NC 27614.