Stokesdale United Methodist Church

06/04/2026

Learn more this Sunday, June 7th, 11am, at Stokesdale United Methodist Church.

06/04/2026

🎉 Weekend Update at Stokesdale UMC! 🎉

🏕️ Camp Carefree Work Days
Help prepare Camp Carefree for another summer of ministry to children with chronic illnesses and disabilities!

📅 Saturday, June 6 & Saturday, June 13
⏰ 9:00 a.m.
📍 Camp Carefree, off Simpson Road near US 220

📞 Questions? Contact Mahalia at 336-312-4155.

⛪ Holy Etchmiadzin Sunday – June 7

This Sunday we’ll continue exploring the worship traditions of the Armenian Church as we celebrate Holy Etchmiadzin Sunday.

🔨 According to Armenian tradition, Jesus descended from heaven and pointed with a golden hammer to the place where the first Armenian cathedral would be built. As we prepare for our own renovation project, we’re reminded that church buildings exist to support worship, hospitality, and service.

🍞🍷 We’ll celebrate Holy Communion using portions of the Armenian Eucharistic liturgy.

🍽️ After worship, stay for a FREE congregational lunch hosted by SPRC! We encourage everyone to sit with someone new, share stories, and enjoy some simple table games designed to spark conversation and laughter.

🕙 Sunday School – 10:00 a.m.
🕚 Worship – 11:00 a.m.
🍽️ Free Lunch – Around Noon

📱 Can’t make it in person? Join us on Facebook or YouTube. Just search Stokesdale UMC.

❤️ Reflecting God’s love at the heart of the community.

05/30/2026

Celebrating the Life of Marjorie Gwendolyn Comer

05/29/2026

Update: we’re back on line and the phone works!!

If you’re trying to call the church today (5/29/2026) the internet and phone lines are down. No estimated time as to when they will be back up. I’ll be back in as soon as they are up and working. Blessings, Tony

05/28/2026

✨ Weekend Update at Stokesdale UMC ✨

🥫 SATURDAY MORNING | 8:30–10:30am
The Good Samaritan Ministries Food Pantry will be at Gideon Grove UMC with Stokesdale Christian Church serving as the Host Church. Come out to give or receive non-perishable food items ❤️

🌿 SATURDAY | Celebration of Life for Gwen Comer
Please keep Gwen’s family in your prayers. A Celebration of Life service will be held in the sanctuary followed by a reception in the fellowship hall. 🎶

🔥 SUNDAY | HOLY TRINITY SUNDAY 🔥
⏰ 10am Sunday School
⛪ 11am Worship

This Sunday we will:
🎓 Recognize our graduating seniors
🇦🇲 Begin a three-week worship journey inspired by the Armenian Apostolic Church
🙏 Reflect on the Trinity, creation, and the global church
🌍 Prepare for Nara Melkonyan’s June 29 visit from Project AGAPE

You’ll experience ancient prayers, scripture, and worship elements from one of the oldest Christian traditions in the world.

🥫 We’ll also hear a Mission Moment about the urgent needs of the Good Samaritan Ministries Food Pantry.

🎶 SUNDAY EVENING | 6:00pm
The Good Samaritan Ministries 5th Sunday Singing will be held at Stokesdale Christian Church! Come enjoy music, worship, and fellowship with soloists, groups, musicians, and bands from across the community. 🎤🎸🎹

❤️ An offering will be received to support Good Samaritan Ministries and help neighbors with food, utilities, medical needs, and crisis assistance.

🎉 MONDAY | 5:30–7:30pm
Operation Xcel Showcase! Come celebrate these wonderful students and all they’ve accomplished this year! 📚

05/24/2026

05/21/2026

🔥🔥 PENTECOST SUNDAY IS ALMOST HERE! 🔥🔥

First, this Friday, May 22:

🥕 Mobile Market at Ellisboro Baptist Church
⏰ 2:00–4:30pm

If you are volunteering or attending, please dress for the weather 🌦️, stay hydrated 💧, and wear closed-toe shoes 👟.

🙏 Please also be in prayer for our confirmands as they close out their confirmation classes with a retreat at St. Francis Springs on Saturday.

Then join us Sunday at Stokesdale UMC as we celebrate Pentecost, Confirmation Sunday, and Memorial Day weekend together!

❤️🔥❤️ WEAR RED! ❤️🔥❤️
As we remember the coming of the Holy Spirit and God’s promise to pour out the Spirit on all flesh!

⏰ Sunday Schedule:
📖 10am — Sunday School
⛪ 11am — Worship

Scriptures:
📖 Numbers 11:24–30
📖 Acts 2:1–21

This Sunday’s service will include:
🔥 Confirmation Sunday
🕊️ Celebration of the Holy Spirit
🌎 A special Pentecost worship experience
🇺🇸 A prayer in remembrance of Memorial Day

Then Sunday afternoon at 2pm, join Good Samaritan Ministries at Bethel Methodist Church for the Walk for Hunger. Walkers and sponsors are still needed, and ice cream and a Pentecost service will follow! 🍦🐶

💚 To encourage support for Good Samaritan Ministries, the Missions Committee will MATCH any donation given to GSM up to $1,000!

We look forward to worshiping with you this Pentecost Sunda

05/18/2026

Here is another local event going on in downtown Stokesdale on May 30, 2026. The very first "Stokesdale Local Family Outdoor Market" is being hosted by Chelsea Sorrell Robertson of "I Do Style" and Alivia Hicks of "Alivia Blake & Co." You will be able to spend the morning shopping local vendors, grabbing coffee and food truck treats, listening to live music from Taylor Vaden, and enjoying a fun day with the family! Don’t forget your lawn chairs for a fun morning outdoors supporting local businesses and the Stokesdale community! A portion of this event will benefit the Stokesdale Fire Department and help support such an important part of Stokesdale. And, as always, PLEASE SHARE!!