New River Cooperative Parish

New River Cooperative Parish As a cooperative parish, Mt.

Zion UMC, Shiloh UMC, Cox’s Chapel UMC, and Piney Creek UMC join hearts and hands to worship God, care for our neighbors, and shine Christ’s light throughout our communities and beyond.

We are celebrating the way folks from New River Cooperative parish have been serving our community throughout the month ...
06/04/2026

We are celebrating the way folks from New River Cooperative parish have been serving our community throughout the month of May. Piney Creek UMC and Shiloh UMC have been packing and delivering food, and Mt. Zion UMC has been offering critical items through their non-food pantry!

Our Non-Food Pantry at Mt. Zion UMC will be open on Tuesday, May 12, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.The Non-Food Pantry is o...
05/05/2026

Our Non-Food Pantry at Mt. Zion UMC will be open on Tuesday, May 12, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
The Non-Food Pantry is open to everyone and provides household items that are becoming increasingly expensive, helping ease the financial burden for members of our community.
Free transportation from Sparta is available. Please contact Alleghany In Motion to be included in their route.

As we prepare for our Maundy Thursday service this afternoon at 3pm, we are so thankful for this beautiful loaf of bread...
04/02/2026

As we prepare for our Maundy Thursday service this afternoon at 3pm, we are so thankful for this beautiful loaf of bread that Rebecca Babbitt baked for us. It’s truly a work of art.

Shiloh UMC invites you to join us this Easter Sunday for worship and celebration. We will gather for a beautiful Easter ...
04/01/2026

Shiloh UMC invites you to join us this Easter Sunday for worship and celebration. We will gather for a beautiful Easter service at 11:00 am, followed by an Easter egg hunt for children and families.

There will also be snacks and games provided, making it a meaningful and fun way to celebrate the joy of Easter together. We would love to have you with us.

When four churches work together, we can offer so many ways to participate during Holy Week. It all starts tomorrow with...
03/28/2026

When four churches work together, we can offer so many ways to participate during Holy Week. It all starts tomorrow with "Hosana! The Story of Salvation" Palm Sunday musical special at Piney Creek UMC and continues with opportunities for reflection, worship, and spiritual growth throughout the week. Come join us!

We have a very special musical event for Palm Sunday! Come join us at 3pm on Sunday 3/29 for wonderful music and the sto...
03/24/2026

We have a very special musical event for Palm Sunday! Come join us at 3pm on Sunday 3/29 for wonderful music and the story of Jesus.

Jesus once told his closest friends and followers something that was drastically different from the conventional wisdom ...
03/16/2026

Jesus once told his closest friends and followers something that was drastically different from the conventional wisdom of their time:

“Whoever wants to become great must become a servant.”

It is pretty challenging for us to hear too.
Our culture tells us in many ways every day that greatness means power, influence, and being on top.

Jesus says greatness looks like love, compassion, humility, and serving others.

Not living to be secure the best for yourself, but living to serve others.

Where is one place you could practice that kind of love this week?

Our Non-Food Pantry at Mt. Zion UMC will be open this week on Tuesday, March 10, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.The Non-Food P...
03/09/2026

Our Non-Food Pantry at Mt. Zion UMC will be open this week on Tuesday, March 10, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

The Non-Food Pantry is open to everyone and provides household items that are becoming increasingly expensive, helping ease the financial burden for members of our community.

Free transportation from Sparta is available. Please contact Alleghany In Motion to be included in their route.

James and John ask Jesus for the best seats in the kingdom. They want power, security, and status. They think Jesus is t...
03/04/2026

James and John ask Jesus for the best seats in the kingdom. They want power, security, and status. They think Jesus is the best way for them to get what they are looking for.
So Jesus reminds the disciples that the rulers of the world use power to dominate and control. Then he says, “Not so with you.”
Whoever wants to be great must become a servant.
The way of Jesus does not look like getting an advantage over others. It looks like giving yourself away in love. It looks like humility, compassion, and a life devoted to others.

What would it look like for you to choose service over self-promotion this week?

This painting is called “Come unto Me,” and it hangs in the sanctuary at Cox’s Chapel, one of the churches in our cooper...
03/03/2026

This painting is called “Come unto Me,” and it hangs in the sanctuary at Cox’s Chapel, one of the churches in our cooperative parish. It’s a favorite of mine, not because I think this is actually what Jesus looked like, but because of how simple it is and how open his posture feels.

Sometimes we imagine Jesus as distant or hard to approach. This image reminds me that he is not aloof or trying to impress anyone. He is welcoming the weary and open to those who are struggling.

The more we become like Jesus, the more our lives begin to take on that same posture.
-Pastor Ben

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197 Shiloh Church Road
Sparta, NC
28675

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+13369411081

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