Events

Celebrating Our Heritage.  Methodism On the Roanoke
Methodism in North Carolina began in 1772 when a circuit rider, Robert Williams, preached in farm yards, fields and forests along the Roanoke River. On Saturday, May 22, 10:30 AM, there will be a dinner on the grounds in the Apple Yard (1010 Hinton Mill Road, Boydton, VA 23917, Smith Creek on Lake Gaston). Bobby and Janie Coley’s restored 1800’s farm house provides a fine setting.  Gospel singing and heritage stories are scheduled for 11:00 AM. Dinner will be served at 12:00 noon (Brunswick stew, grilled chicken and pork will be provided.) Bring side dishes and deserts. A Circuit Rider, Rev. Jon Strother, supported by a choir, will arrive and preach at 1:00 PM. Please invite friends and neighbors. The Jerusalem/Warren Plains Charge of the Rocky Mount District NCC are hosting this gathering.

North Carolina Conference Historical Society Meeting, October 3, Campground United Methodist Church, 10:00 a.m.-Noon  

SEJ Heritage Workshops, November 13-15, Lake Junaluska, Harrells Hall, “Writing your church history”, “Caring for Electronic Records”, “Preserving Memories and Present Witness Through Oral History” are the titles of  some of topics that will be covered in the  3-day heritage preservaton workshop. 

 “RANDOLPH-MACON COLLEGE – THE BOYDTON YEARS” VIDEO TO BE SHOWN SEPTEMBER 19, 12:30 p.m. Boydton United Methodist Church.