Southeast Guilford Emerging Community - UMC

04/05/2026

Alleluia! Christ is Risen! May you be filled to overflowing with rejoicing as we witness the power of life overcoming death!

If you don't have a place to worship this morning, we hope you will join us!
Sunrise worship at 7am at Gilmore Memorial Park in Julian (6500 Liberty Rd) - It looks like the rain will hold off for us, so we will plan to worship outdoors, but if a stray shower pops up and we need to pivot, we will be just around the corner at Julian UMC (2105 NC-62E, Julian). Bring a lawn chair if you have one.

Breakfast after the sunrise service at Julian UMC (2105 NC-62E)

Easter worship at 10:30 at Moriah UMC (3611 Liberty Rd, Greensboro).

Don't forget, if you have flowers to add to our flower cross, you can add those to our crosses at either location!

The power of Resurrection is good news for all of us. Whoever you are, whatever your background, you have a place here, so join us!

04/04/2026

“O sacred Head, now wounded, with grief and shame weighed down, Now scornfully surrounded with thorns, thine only crown: how pale thou art with anguish, with sore abuse and scorn! How does that visage languish which once was bright as morn!”

On this Holy Saturday, amid the preparations for Easter celebrations and all of the noise of daily life, may you find space to rest in the emptiness and grief of our Lord laid in the tomb.

And then make plans to join us Easter Sunday, for we know the cross is not the end of the story. Sunrise at 7am at Gilmore Memorial Park in Julian (if it’s raining we’ll be just around the corner at Julian UMC, but doesn’t look like we’ll be able to make that call until Sunday morning), breakfast at Julian UMC, 10:30 worship at Moriah UMC.

04/03/2026

“What wondrous love is this, that cause the Lord of life to lay aside his crown for my soul”

Join us this evening for a Good Friday service of tenebrae - or “shadows” - as we hear the story of Jesus’ crucifixion and witness the depth of God’s great love for us.

6pm at Julian United Methodist Church - 2105 NC-62E.

04/02/2026

Need lunch plans? Join us for a meal that is so much more than food! We will gather at noon the Pleasant Garden Picnic Shelter (behind Town Hall - 4920 Alliance Church Rd) for fresh soup and bread, meaningful connection with real people who care about you, and a celebration of Holy Communion where all are welcome! Join us on this Maundy Thursday as we remember Jesus' last meal with his disciples before his crucifixion.

Also coming up in Holy Week: Good Friday worship Friday 6pm at Julian UMC / Easter Sunrise at 7am at Gilmore Memorial Park in Julian and 10:30 worship at Moriah UMC. Find all the details at southeastguilfordumc.org/easter

01/19/2026

We share in these faith leaders’ hope for peace for all beings, and give thanks for their public witness as we welcome them to Greensboro today. Their evening rest stop will be at Grandover - if you plan to attend, arrive early and expect heavy crowds. Tomorrow they will continue their journey across south Greensboro and are expected to head south of town through Pleasant Garden. Follow their page and check their website later this evening for details on their route if you hope to experience this moving meditation in person

📌 Update for Day 86 (1/19/2026): Heading to High Point and Greensboro, NC - Tomorrow we continue our journey through North Carolina, heading from Thomasville to High Point and Greensboro. Step by step, we carry the message of peace, mindfulness, loving-kindness and compassion forward. We are deeply grateful for the continued support and warm welcome we receive along the way.

📌 Itinerary for Day 86:

- Lunch Stop: Truist Point Stadium, 301 N Elm St, High Point, NC 27262 (Visiting Hours: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM)

- Overnight Rest: Grandover Resort & Spa, 1000 Club Rd, Greensboro, NC 27407 (Visiting Hours: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

We warmly welcome everyone to visit us during the visiting hours at both stops!

📍 Check the Live Map in the pinned/featured post on top of our page to track the journey live and our stop locations.

May you and all beings be well, happy and at peace. 🙏

12/21/2025

Tonight is the longest night of the year - just a few days before Christmas in the midst of a season full of jolly and cheer. Sometimes, though, this season also brings pain and heartache. Join us for a few minutes of space to name the grief of the season and find hope in the midst of darkness.

09/20/2025

A fun day at Greensboro Pride! Thanks to all of the United Methodists from churches and campus ministries across our district who came out to support our community, and to the many folks who stopped by to enjoy a Capri Sun, have a chat, and co-create this piece of art. You Are Beloved!

04/17/2025

Join us TONIGHT at First United Methodist Church, Liberty NC for a table-centered commemoration of Jesus' last meal with his disciples before his arrest and crucifixion. 123 N Fayetteville St, Liberty, NC

03/11/2025

THIS SUNDAY, let’s stand together.

Lifting Up Our Neighbors: A Worship Service in Support of Refugees, Immigrants, and Their Allies is a powerful opportunity to pray, worship, and take meaningful steps to support those in need.

🔹 Worship & Communion
🔹 Inspiring Message & Music
🔹 Offering for Local Nonprofits
🔹 Info Tables on How to Help

📅 March 16 | 3:00 PM
📍 Christ United Methodist Church, 410 N Holden Rd, 27410

Let’s be the hands and feet of Christ in our community. Will you join us? Comment below!

03/05/2025

So what’s the deal with ashes anyway? How is this symbol of death a sign of hope?

12/02/2024

Build an Advent Wreath for Your Home!
12/2 | 5-7pm | Julian UMC - Keep reading to learn more!

The season of Advent is upon us. During this season of Advent, we are preparing our homes and spaces, as well as our hearts and lives, for the coming of Christ. This is a season of hopeful anticipation as we wait for Emmanuel - God with us.

One of the primary symbols we use to mark our growing hope during Advent is the Advent wreath. Traditionally circular to represent God's infinite love, the wreath lays flat with evergreen representing the hope of eternal life through Jesus. Evenly spaced around the wreath are 4 candles - one for each week of Advent - representing themes of hope, peace, joy, and love. Often, a fifth, white, candle is added to the center: the Christ candle which is lit on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day

We want you to bring this practice into your home. Join us Monday, December 2nd from 5-7pm at Julian UMC (2105 NC-62), where we will have supplies available to build an advent wreath (or refresh one from last year if you have some of the parts) to use at home this Advent season.

As the light grows each week with the lighting of an additional candle, may your hope grow ever stronger in the Creating, Redeeming, and Sustaining God.

[If you have evergreen in your yard that you would like to trim and share, we would love to have it!]