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Music is at central part of our ministry here at Seaside. It infuses our worship with power and draws us in to a deeper connection with God both by teaching and by helping us to center our spirits during worship. We are blessed with many gifted musicians in our Choir, Praise Team and our numerous
The Labyrinth Ministry Team of Seaside UMC has been working for almost 2 years planning for the construction of a labyrinth on the church grounds. A labyrinth is a walking meditation tool where you walk a winding path to the center and back out. There is only one way in and out. You use it as a time for meditation and reflection. Sunday, April 29 some members of Seaside UMC gathered in the yard, by the sanctuary, where the labyrinth is going to be located, and had a Blessing of the Ground service for our new labyrinth. Construction of the seven circuit labyrinth is scheduled to begin the week of May 6, weather permitting. Carolina Creations will start by preparing the ground for the labyrinth and the landscaping. Then they will come and pour the 30 foot concrete slap on which the labyrinth will be etched. Then the landscaping will be put in. The entire process should take about 1 month. Watch this space. We will add pictures showing progress of the project as we go along. When the labyrinth is completed there will be a Dedication Service to which the congregation and community will be invited. [Photo Gallery Below]
On the afternoon of May 1st at Seaside UMC, fifty three (53) women cut, pinned, sewed, and ironed over 175 pillowcase dresses for girls and women in Haiti. The workshop was sponsored by Seaside’s United Methodist Women but women from the entire area participated. The dresses will be divided between three mission trips this summer.
UMC Timeline: 1968 to Present Oh the places you’ll go…and have been! Reaching a milestone year gives us a good reason to look back and highlight some of the major events in the UMC since the Uniting Conference in 1968. Read more….. The people of The United Methodist Church have made a huge difference in
Seaside has hosted a divinity student each summer over the past 8 years. This year, we are blessed to host TWO students. Blake Thomsen and Megan Soun are completing their first year at Duke Divinity School. They will be getting married on May 19 and will arrive at Seaside to begin their summer Field Education
The first task God assigned to the human being in the garden was to “tend and keep” the earth. That task continues even today in the many ways we serve as stewards of God’s creation. Modern conveniences have served to make our lives more comfortable, but have often had the side-effect of creating a problem
The Annual Lenten Luncheon series, sponsored by the Greater Shallotte Ministerial Association begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14 at noon. Churches in Southwest Brunswick County will gather together to share in fellowship, a light meal, and a lenten message by an area pastor. All are welcome to attend. The hosting church provides a light meal
The Coastal Blue Band will be at Seaside on Tuesday February 13 at 7:00 pm for a Benefit Concert sponsored by the United Methodist Men. Tickets are $10 and are available from the church office or many of our United Methodist Men. Proceeds from this concert will provide resources for a variety of area ministries
This Advent we invite you to participate in a church-wide Advent Devotional reading through the book, Expecting the Unexpected by author Blair Gilmer Meeks. Each week you will be introduced to a “big idea,” and each day led through various scripture readings, prayers and meditation exercises. Additionally, each week the Sunday Sermon series will follow
Join us on Sunday, December 3 at 5:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall for this annual family event! We will gather together, sing some Christmas carols together, hear from some of our soloists and then simply enjoy some time of fellowship over appetizers and finger foods. This year, for the first time ever, we are