Advent is the season of anticipating Christ’s coming into this world in the flesh – a season of joy! This year, Advent – the four Sundays before Christmas — begins on Sunday, Dec. 1, and Oriental United Methodist Church will be celebrating “The Sounds of the Season” with members’ favorite Christmas music and carols. “We’ve […]
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On December 1 st , the first Sunday in Advent, worshipers will be awed by the beauty of a 12-foot tree sparkling with white lights and adorned with Christian symbols at the front of the sanctuary. The word “Chrismon” is actually a combination of the words “Christ” and “monogram” or symbol, dating back to the
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The Western North Carolina United Methodist Conference often has come to the aid of eastern North Carolina after hurricanes – but this time was different. After Hurricane Helene devastated the western side of the state, OUMC and other churches in the North Carolina Conference, as well as many Oriental residents, immediately began to gather supplies
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Church seems as if it would be the last place where child abuse can occur, but it happens more often than we might think. About 30% of child abuse cases involve religious organizations, and 90% of children know their abuser. To minimize the risk of inappropriate interactions with youth, as well as unfounded accusations of
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A visitor or even a new member of Oriental United Methodist Church may not be aware of the columbarium tucked away behind a wrought-iron gate between the Fellowship Hall and Sanctuary. The brick wall filled with burial niches was conceived of back in 2002, according to Lay Leader Catherine Baxley, when she expressed to her
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Oriental United Methodist Church has been selected as the 2023 recipient of the United Methodist Foundation’s Key Taylor Award, which recognizes a rural North Carolina United Methodist church for community service. Rev. Jaye White presented the award to Rev. Dr. Anne Sims at both services on Aug. 13, after Rev. White preached on stepping out
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On July 31st we will celebrate our 125th year of exitance and a welcoming homecoming. Many activities are planned with food provided. We have extended the registration period through July 28th so if you have not registered yet either sign on to Realm and register here or just call the church office at (252)
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Lent: A Time of Spiritual Reflection Lent, which starts on March 2, is a time of reflection before the most important holiday of the Christiancalendar. Oriental United Methodist Church has many offerings to help support you on your Lentenjourney. Ash Wednesday on March 2 offers opportunities that range from a morning meditation at theCommunity Labyrinth
PCFLO serves about 600 county residents per month with scheduled pick-ups, along with some unscheduled clients. PCFLO spends about $3,000 per month on food purchases to supplement its deliveries from the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, local grocery stores, and individual contributions. As need increases during the holidays, PCFLO is grateful to
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