All are invited to an afternoon of enjoying a beverage and singing along to some of your favorite hymns, some traditional, and some not-so-traditional. It is a time of fellowship, fun and singing.
All are invited to the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, April 28 to learn more about the program, meet our staff, and help you find how you might be a part of this exciting program. Afternoon enrichment includes off-site events such as swimming, library, and field trips. In addition, exciting
on-site enrichment programming is offered. Our STARS volunteers are so important to the growth of our S.T.A.R.S. students. There are many ways you can be a part of making a difference in a child’s life. We hope to see you there. Please call Meg Good at 910-579-5753 for more information.
2024 S.T.A.R.S. Summer Literacy Program dates are Monday, June 24 - Friday, July 26,
7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday (except July 4 and July 5)
Wednesday Evenings 5 - 630 PM
Seaside will celebrate World Labyrinth Day on Saturday, May 4 with two events. Following is information and the registration link for the first event:
“Peace Comes from Within” Workshop
Led by: M.E. (Beth) Langley, Labyrinth Society President
Time: 9 AM—Noon at Seaside UMC, Sunset Beach, NC
During the workshop you will:
Learn the history and types of labyrinth·
Discuss how to walk a labyrinth and different events for the labyrinth
Experience ways to create inner peace
Explore how to share inner peace outwardly with family, church, community and beyond
Express your thoughts about peace through creative artistic activities
Registration is required for the workshop and is limited to 25 participants. Registration closes April 26th. There is no cost to attend (lunch is included). Click here to register for the workshop. Contact Sue Amyx at suea6271@gmail.com.
All are invited to gather on the labyrinth AT 12:45 PM to “Walk as One” at 1:00 PM. Registration is not required. Come to walk the labyrinth and be a part of those joining in the “rolling wave of peaceful energy” of praying for peace. We will gather at the labyrinth, have a brief opening prayer, sing a song then start our walk at 1 PM. In the event of inclement weather, the walk will be held in the Fellowship Hall using our beautiful new portable labyrinth. Contact Sue at suea6271@gmail.com with questions.
The UMM will meet on Monday, May 6 at 6:00 PM. Michael Frink from Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity is our guest speaker. All men are invited to attend. Please email seasideunitedmethodistmen@gmail.com if you plan to attend the May meeting.
All women are invited to enjoy food and fellowship on Wednesday May 8, 2024 at 5pm. This is a catered event with soup, sandwiches, salad and dessert. The cost of dinner is $6 at the door. Sign-up is available online and in the Gallery.
The Festive Brass of Myrtle Beach, under the direction of Dr. Charles Dumas, will provide a free concert on Sunday May 12 at 4pm at Seaside United Methodist Church in Sunset Beach.
Established in 1998, the mission of the Festive Brass is to bring the local community together with volunteer musicians to support the City of Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand at all ceremonial events that celebrate our veterans past and present.
This concert will feature selections that the group will be performing on their upcoming trip to Normandy to represent South Carolina and the United States at the 80th anniversary of the Normandy invasion. In December of 2021 the Festive Brass represented South Carolina at the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
A free will offering will be collected to assist with the groups’ trip expenses.
Join our GriefShare session on "Loss of a Spouse" on Tuesday, May 14th, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Find solace and support in a community that understands the depth of your loss. Share, reflect, and discover ways to navigate this challenging journey together.
All are invited to the 3rd Annual Country Fair “Spring Fling” on Saturday, May 18. Enjoy homemade bakery items and shop for bargains in housewares, crafts, electronics, sports & leisure, and so much more! In the event of rain, the event will be held Saturday, May 25.
Seaside United Methodist Annual Golf Tournament at Sandpiper Bay Golf and Country Club
Hosted by Seaside’s United Methodist Men
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Shotgun Start at 8:30 AM
Registration Opens at 7:00 AM
$100 Cost to Play includes green fees, range balls, breakfast pastries and coffee, and a hot lunch following play. Prizes in each flight.
Complete the registration form located on the Men’s Ministry page. Click here to register.
Registration and sponsor forms are also located in the Gallery.
Payment is required at the time of registration.
Seaside's UMW will begin a new book study on Monday, April 8 from 2:00 PM–3:00 PM in Room 210. The upcoming video-discussion Bible Study is a six-week series, The Christ-Centered Woman, Finding Balance in a World of Extremes, by Kimberly Reisman. Please purchase a workbook or an ebook by that title and read the first chapter before meeting on April 8. Come and join the lively discussion. Contact Sandra Shuford at sfshuford@gmail.com for more information.
Seaside United Methodist Church presents the High Point University Chamber Singers in concert in our Sanctuary on Saturday, April 6. Under the direction of Dr. Marc Ashley Foster, this elite choral group has performed to a sold-out audience at Carnegie Hall in NYC, and has toured extensively in the US and Europe. The concert is free and open to the public as part of our new Seaside UMC concert series - Seaside Concerts! A love offering will be received following the concert. Click here for more information on the HPU Chamber Singers.
Seaside’s Church Offices will be closed Monday, April 1. Offices will re-open Tuesday, April 2 at 9 AM.
Free and open to all children in the community ages Preschool-5th Grade!
A service of darkness with reflection on the events surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus.
A service of music, Scripture and message with time to reflect on the events of Jesus’ death.
Come to remember the night of the Last Supper and Jesus’ arrest and betrayal. Communion is offered to all.
Seaside’s choir, accompanied by the orchestra and composer Joseph Martin at the piano, presents “The Rose of Calvary” on Saturday, March 23rd at 2 PM & 4 PM. Tickets are free and available beginning March 4 in the church office Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This year’s Community Lenten Lunch series theme is “From Fasting to Feasting”.
All are invited at noon each Wednesday for a time of reflection, homily, song, fellowship, and a light lunch.
March 20: Camp United Methodist Church
Text: Psalm 119:9-16; Haggai 2:1-9, 20-23; John 12:34-50
Homilist: Fran Salone-Pelletier, St. Brendan Catholic Church
This year’s Community Lenten Lunch series theme is “From Fasting to Feasting”.
All are invited at noon each Wednesday for a time of reflection, homily, song, fellowship, and a light lunch.
March 13: St. Luke Lutheran Church
Daily Scripture: Psalm 107:11-16; Isaiah 60:15-22; John 8:12-20
Homilist: Neil Crowell, Seaside United Methodist Church
March is National Kidney Awareness Month. Dr. Christopher Po, MD. along with several health professionals from Seaside, will be in the Fellowship Hall after each service on Sunday, March 10 to provide information regarding kidney health, how to obtain free glucometers, and answer your questions. Blood pressure checks will also be available. Diabetes and high blood pressure are the two most common causes of kidney disease.
This year’s Community Lenten Lunch series theme is “From Fasting to Feasting”.
All are invited at noon each Wednesday for a time of reflection, homily, song, fellowship, and a light lunch.
March 6: Shallotte Presbyterian Church
Daily Scripture: Psalm 84; Ezra 6:1-16; Mark 11:15-19
Homilist: Fr. Farrell Graves, St. James Episcopal Church
You are invited to join a meal packaging experience with Seaside UMC - Sunset Beach, in the movement to end hunger. This event is open to the community and kid-friendly.
Rise Against Hunger meals are distributed through global partners that administer school feeding programs, orphanages, health clinics, vocational training, and respond to crises. Our financial goal this year is $4300, the cost of the food that we will pack. Click here to register to help pack food and/or donate to the event. Please note that there are 10 volunteers needed from 9 AM - 10 AM who are physically able to unload the truck and set up. Contact Neil Crowell at 910-579-5753 for more information.
This year’s Community Lenten Lunch series theme is “From Fasting to Feasting”. All are invited at noon each Wednesday for a time of reflection, homily, song, fellowship, and a light lunch.
February 28: Seaside United Methodist Church
Daily Scripture: Psalm 105:1-11; Jeremiah 30:12-22; John 12:36-43
Homilist: Rev. Christian Eichorn, St. Luke Lutheran Church
This season of Lent, we invite you to join us as we read the devotional, Embracing the Uncertain by Magrey DeVega. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, this devotional will guide us each day as we focus on embracing life's uncertainties. We will also hold a discussion group led by Matt, Stefanie, and Neil, weekly on Thursdays, beginning February 22, from 10 am to 11 am through Thursday, March 21. This is a time when you will have the opportunity to come and share with others what you have been discovering through the devotional book.
This year’s Community Lenten Lunch series theme is “From Fasting to Feasting”. All are invited at noon each Wednesday for a time of reflection, homily, song, fellowship, and a light lunch.
February 21: Calvary Baptist Church
Daily Scripture: Psalm 77; Proverbs 30:1-9; Matthew 4:1-11
Homilist: Rev. Terry Williams, Camp United Methodist Ch.
Mark the beginning of Lent in this service of repentance of sin and recognition of God’s forgiveness.
This year’s Community Lenten Lunch series theme is “From Fasting to Feasting”. All are invited at noon each Wednesday for a time of reflection, homily, song, fellowship, and a light lunch.
February 14 at St. Brendan Catholic Church
Daily Scripture: Joel 2:1-2, 12-17; Psalm 51:1-17; 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:10; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
Homilist: Rev. Joe Needham, Calvary Baptist Church
All are invited to the Fellowship dinner at 5 PM, on Thursday, February 8. Country Fair and the United Methodist Women will co-host this dinner. The menu is chili and fixin's, cornbread, salad, and apple crisp for dessert. A donation of $6 covers the cost of the meal. You will also have an opportunity to enjoy sampling chili from twelve different teams who have entered the “chili cookoff”, and vote for your favorite. Click here to register if you will attend so those preparing dinner can adequately plan.
All men are invited to the UMM January dinner meeting at 6:00 PM, Monday, February 5 in the Fellowship Hall. The guest speaker is Carrie Dunlap from Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.
Please email seasideunitedmethodistmen@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
Boy Scout Troop 201 invites you to enjoy pancakes, bacon, sausage, etc. in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, February 4, Scout Sunday at Seaside. Donations will be received to support Troop 201 and their summer adventure trip. If you can't stay for breakfast and would like to donate, Troop members will be on hand in the Fellowship Hall to receive your donation.
GriefShare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. Beginning Friday, February 2, Seaside's GriefShare group meets weekly on Friday from 10 AM - Noon. Each session is self-contained so you may join at any time. To register, contact Mike Waggoner at 704-860-0974.
Widowed? Help is here and hope is possible. At a Loss of a Spouse seminar, you’ll discover:
What to expect in the days to come
How to deal with the loneliness
What to do with your spouse’s belongings
Why it won’t always hurt this much
Other practical help for dealing with the challenges of widowhood
To register, call Mike Waggoner at 704-860-0974 or go to griefshare.org.
Seaside's offices depend on volunteers to help the church welcome visitors and so much more. If you are interested in learning more about this ministry opportunity or are a current volunteer, you are invited to join us for a light lunch on Wednesday, January 24 at noon in the Fellowship Hall. Click here to register online if you plan to attend so that we can adequately plan for food. Please call Kristen Killoran at 910-579-5753 with questions.
Living Grace is a small group study for adults experiencing mental health difficulties or disorders. This small group experience is designed to help guide you through simple biblical and neuroscience insights and tools to reduce stress, depression, anxiety, and other challenges. The group will meet for eight weeks, Tuesdays at 4 PM beginning January 23. Registration is not required. The group is open to the community.
Camp UMC and Seaside UMC will co-host our first “Pour Theology” event at 4 PM on Sunday, January 21st at Makai Brewery on Highway 17 in Shallotte. Join us as we enjoy a beverage and sing along to some of our favorite hymns (some traditional and some not so traditional). This is a community event. Song sheets will be provided. Please call Neil Crowell at 910-579-5753 with questions.
Join us at Camp United Methodist Church at noon on Monday, January 15, for an afternoon of fellowship and worship with special guest speaker Bryana Clover. Lunch is provided.
Camp UMC is located at 4807 Main Street, Shallotte, NC. Call 910-754-4840 for more information.
All women are invited to attend the quarterly UMW unit meeting Wednesday, January 10 at noon. $6.00 per person includes a catered lunch of Chicken tacos, black beans, salad, chips, and fixings with key lime pie dessert and beverages. The guest speaker is Seaside’s Nancy Matzek who will share information on and her experiences with ERT and NOMADS.
**To help the Free Store restock after the holidays, please consider bringing paper products (towels, napkins, toilet paper, tissues, etc.) and/or cleaning items (liquid cleaners, sponges, dish soap, window cleaner, etc.)
The UMM will meet on Monday, January 8 at 6:30 PM. Tyffanie Paganello from Brunswick Family Assistance is our guest speaker. All men are invited to attend. Please email seasideunitedmethodistmen@gmail.com if you plan to attend the January meeting.
