Elams Chapel United Church of Christ

03/14/2026

03/14/2026

Live cello music

03/14/2026

Missionary ministry Tea prayer breakfast

02/15/2026

Black History Month Service

02/04/2026

February is Black History Month, and we are kicking it off by telling the story of Sarah Keys Evans. On August 2, 1952, Sarah, then a 23-year-old Private in the Black Women’s Army Corps, was travelling via bus from Fort Dix, New Jersey to her hometown of Washington, NC. When the bus stopped to change drivers in Roanoke Rapids, NC, the new driver told her to give up her seat for a white Marine. She refused and was arrested for disorderly conduct. She was pulled off the bus by two policemen and placed in the Roanoke Rapids jail. She spent the night in a cell with a mattress so dirty that she was afraid sitting down would soil her uniform. According to her, she spent the night pacing in her 1 and ½ inch heels, “crying and praying.” The next morning, she was fined $25 and allowed to resume her journey. With the support of her family, she filed a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission, “Sarah Keys vs. Carolina Coach Company.” After three long years of legal battles, the ICC banned segregation on interstate busses. That ruling came on November 7, 1955, making national headlines. Later that month, Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama city bus. As time passed, Sarah moved on, marrying, and becoming a hairdresser in Harlem. She did not like talking about the emotional experience and preferred to fade into the background. However, her story was too important to be lost to history. The US Department of Justice honored Evans with a Trailblazer Award in 2006. Today, Sarah Keys Evans is remembered in Roanoke Rapids with a mural of her story, painted by local artist Napoleon Hill. A highway marker has also been erected on Roanoke Avenue near the former bus terminal. Sadly, Sarah Keys Evans passed away on November 16, 2023. In 2020, TIME Magazine asked her what advice she’d give to young people today. “Keep on reading, and keep on listening.”
Sources: https://time.com/5871245/sarah-keys-evans/
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01/27/2026

As their ‘Walk for Peace’ directs them through Warren County, the Monks have made plans for lunch and an overnight stay in our county tomorrow (1/27/26). The monks plan to stop for lunch at Jordan Chapel Baptist Church (1926 Alert Road, Warrenton NC, 27589), and plan to stay overnight at Miriam Boyd Elementary School (203 Cousin Lucy’s Lane, Warrenton NC, 27589) before heading out early towards Eaton Ferry on 1/28/26. The monks do not eat after lunch, just in case some of you may have contemplated dinner offerings. The monks do accept lunch offerings, and it has been related from a monk coordinator that 2 of the monks are vegan. The food and drink coordinator for their group is Ms. Chi (817) 793-5088. She can be contacted if you would like to plan food offerings. She has advised that you should check their ‘Walk for Peace’ website and page to find information on live locations, offerings, and interactions with monks.

01/26/2026

❗️❗️2nd Update to “Monks Walk for Peace”

The route for the Monks through Warren County has shifted. The new route will have them walking straight down 401 from Louisburg into Warrenton. From there they will travel down 158 East to Eaton Ferry Rd. They will travel down Eaton Ferry to 903 and into Virginia. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office will take over es**rt duty from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office on 1/27/26 at the county line on 401. According to their schedule we should receive them at the county line sometime Tuesday morning. There may be an overnight stay in Warren County. Unsure of location as of right now, but they plan to advise us tomorrow on the overnight stay, and we will update this post. Please keep in mind that we are unable to predict their timelines, because it all depends on them…

01/21/2026

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Funeral Services for Rev. Nathaniel Bunn, age 73, who died on Sunday, January 18, 2026, will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. from the Pine Chapel Baptist Church, Hollister, NC.

Visitation will be held at the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg, NC on Monday, January 26, 2026 from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Arrangements by Richardson Funeral Home

Littleton, NC Funeral Services for Rev. Nathaniel Bunn, age 73, who died on Sunday, January 18, 2026, will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 1:00p.m. from the Pine Chapel Baptist Church, Hollister, NC. He is survived by his wife, Christine Bunn of the home, two sons, Thomas Utley (Sandy) of Ro...

01/20/2026

Dear Church Family,

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Rev. Nathaniel Bunn who went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Rev. Bunn faithfully served our congregation for 26 years.

We ask that you keep his family and loved ones in your prayers during this time of mourning. Details regarding services will be shared as they become available.

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