A Merged Congregation: A Place to Be

Lent Opportunities and Congregational Focus

We will begin a book study of How We Learn to be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith by Bishop of Washington, DC, Mariann Edgar Budde. She has recently been in the news following her sermon at the Inauguration Prayer Service. The chapters address deciding to go, stay, start, accepting stepping up, letdown, and perseverance – all fitting themes for Lent and life. Plan now to participate: We’ll offer two sessions each Tuesday, at 12:30 pm and at 6:30

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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

We will have a pancake supper Tuesday, March 4th at 6:00 p.m. Shrove Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday and pancakes are traditionally served. To shrive is to hear someone’s confession and forgive them.

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Winter Shelter Meals

at First Baptist & West Market Street UMC Thanks to the great crews that hosted our meals in January and February! Opportunities for Meal Sponsors & Helpers are still available in March at West Market St. UMC on Sat, March 15, & Tues, March 18. College Place helpers will meet at 5:45 PM and meals conclude by 8.

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You are Welcome Here!

Our congregation, College Place, became the FIRST Lighthouse Congregation of The Western North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church in partnership with The United Methodist Collective. In doing so, we not only commit to remaining a part of The United Methodist Church but also to serving those who have lost their church homes through disaffiliation or closure. We will partner in this work by providing a welcoming place, offering ministry opportunities, helping organize remnant groups in our community, and assisting individuals and groups in discerning their next steps as they find a new church home.