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04May2018

Rolling River Rampage VBS June 24-27

Rolling River Rampage invites children on a white-water rafting adventure to experience the ride of a lifetime with God! Along the river, children discover that life with God is an adventure full of wonder and surprise, and that they can trust God to be with them through anything. Relevant music, exciting science, creative crafts, fun recreation, and memorable Bible stories will help kids know that God is always with them as they ride the rapids of amazing grace! Register using the tickets link.

03December2017

One Quiet Night

The Adult GC Choir and Drama Team would like to invite you to “One Quiet Night” on Friday night, December 15 at 6:30 (food following on Friday night only) and during both services on Sunday morning, December 17. These services will be held in the Sanctuary. We wish for you one thing this Christmas season…what is it? You’ll have to come out and see. Please invite everyone you can. This is an outreach to the community and beyond!

13November2017

Garris Chapel MYF Attend Pilgrimage

The Garris Chapel MYF attended Pilgrimage in Fayetteville, NC November 10-12. Our youth joined with 4,000 other youth from churches across the NC Conference to worship and grow in Christ. The theme of the weekend was, “A Place at the Table.”

02November2017

Rise Against Hunger

Join us at Garris Chapel on Wednesday evening, November 22nd from 5pm-7pm as we join together to package 10,000 meals to help fight against hunger. Stick around following Rise Against Hunger for our annual Thanksgiving Eve Service at 7pm for a special time of worship and giving thanks!

12August2017

Joyfully 2 UMC App Now Available

07June2017

New Summer Worship Schedule

We are excited this summer to offer a brand new worship experience at Garris Chapel! With many folks taking vacations and gone during the weekend, you asked for an opportunity to worship together during the week. So beginning Wednesday, June 21st we will begin offering as part of our summer worship schedule a Wednesday Evening Service at 7pm. This new service will give us the opportunity to worship in a variety of different ways from guest speakers and preachers to others leading in song. So whether you come straight from work, the gym, picking up the kids from dance…

20April2017

Mark Your Calendars Now for VBS 2017, June 11-14

Soar on over to Garris Chapel and join us June 11th through June14th. Each evening, kids will learn how to tap into their super hero powers by experiencing God’s amazing love through bible stories, games, crafts, music, and more! Kids will be fed a meal each as well. Parents are invited to join us on Wednesday evening, June 14th for the closing celebration. A hot supper with all the fixins’ will be provided. Register online now, Hero Central VBS 2017.

20April2017

Garris Chapel Hosts First Responders Appreciation Lunch

On Friday, April 21st, Garris Chapel is holding an appreciation lunch for all First Responders in the area including Wayne and Lenoir counties. Lunch will be served from 11:00am-1:30pm free of charge to all First Responders as our way of saying thank you for all you do for our communities.

14April2017

Garris Chapel Worship Leader, Jason Cox selected as NCCUMC Pilgrimage Co-House Band Leader

The Pilgrimage Design Team is thrilled to welcome Jason Cox to the Pilgrimage staff family as the new Co-leader for the house band. We are all looking forward to making one of the largest gatherings of United Methodists an even better ev

04September2016

Garris Chapel Harvest Sale

Join us on Saturday, September 17th for Garris Chapel’s annual harvest sale. Lunch and supper will be served with the choice of our mouth watering BBQ pork or world famous chicken salad. Don’t worry, if you can’t choose, you can also get a combination plate. Plates are $8.00 each and BBQ and chicken salad will also be available by the pound. Come and joine us for food and fellowship and while you there take part in the silent auction that will begin at 10:00 am and run through 6:30 pm. The live auction will begin at 7pm with great items…