Events
Browns Chapel Calendar of Events
You can find on this calendar regular scheduled (Read Only) events on our Browns Chapel Monthly Calendar,
Brown's Chapel UMC Events
Mark your calendars for these great events coming up.
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Our Service this Sunday: Aug. 16 11:00 am
Our Service for this Sunday will be led by Pastor Bill with Lynn as liturgist. The sermon title is “How do you know me”. We invite everyone to come worship on Sunday at 11:00 am.
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Sunday School: 10:00 am
There will not be Sunday School for the Youth, Young Adult, UMYF, or Fellowship Classes.
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Wellness Committee: Aug. 16
The Wellness Committee will have their next quarterly meeting on Sunday 8/16 at 10am in the upstairs first classroom.
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Back-to-School project – United Women in Faith: UPDATE!! Aug. 16
Thank you so much for all of your support and donations to the back-to-school project for school supplies. We are in the process of delivering the requested school supplies to the teachers in our church, and to 7 local schools. We have received a lot of gratitude from the teachers and the schools for everything we’re able to supply – from pencils, crayons, and markers to Clorox wipes, paper towels, and Kleenex to sports equipment. We’re blessed for your support and to be able to share those blessings with teachers and students for a great school year.
We are still collecting and will be continuing to supply more materials with the available funds. If you still wish to donate, you may still help by sending donations by check, cash or QR code – please mark them as School Supplies and we would like to have them by August 16th to have the supplies to the teachers and school when school starts. Please let Marcia or Jen know if you have any questions.
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Brunswick Stew Chicken Cooking: Aug. 16 – Oct. 21
The Brunswick Stew will be Nov. 7 and one of our early steps is to start cooking the 110 chickens that go into the stew. The chickens are in the Fellowship Hall freezer Saturday afternoon, Aug. 8. There are 2 signup sheets: 1) Commitment to cook 4 or 2 or more chickens will go around on the clipboards and 2) On freezer to sign as you take or return chickens OR you can text or email Kay . Each line on the commitment sheet is for 4 chickens, with a few lines at the end for 2 chickens. Containers for the broth are in the kitchen if needed. If you have not done this before, there will be copies of the instructions on the freezer.
(I am still having problems with this link but I challenge you to fill the list up before I get the link to work!)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CD5TuTld61z0y5G_UU5YuFfIAe5Uv-ANo1P5VlbvfME/edit?usp=sharing
Cooks are also needed for the beef, There are approximately 20 packs of beef to be cooked with instructions on the same sheet on the freezer. There is a sheet on the freezer to sign if you take beef to cook or return.
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Yoga: Aug. 17 7:00 pm
We will be continuing with the Yoga session, The Presence of the Lord, on Monday, August 17 from 7 – 8 pm in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome regardless of yoga experience or fitness level, modifications offered. This session is chair yoga.
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Bible Study: Aug. 18 10:00 am
Everyone is invited to the Bible Study meeting on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. The Bible Study group is now studying the 1 and 2 Timothy.
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Third Tuesday Evening Prayer Service: Aug. 18 6:30 pm
The Third Tuesday Evening Prayer Service will be Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 6:30 pm with Danny Berrier as the speaker.
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Choir Practice: Aug. 19 7:30 pm
Come have a joyful noise evening and join the choir for practice on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm. All are invited.
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UWiF Dinner Meeting: Aug. 20
The United Methodist Women in Faith will meet for dinner on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 6:00 pm at S & T’s in the back room on the first level. All women in the church are invited. Please let Marcia know if you would like to attend so she can give them a better count. Jenn and Marcia are looking forward to sharing fellowship and good food with you.
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Progressive Dinner: Aug. 22 (RSVP by Aug. 16)
The annual progressive dinner is approaching quickly.
Please join us for an evening of good food, fellowship, and fun.
We’ll begin at 5:00pm at Gail Sloan’s home where we’ll be served a first course. Could it be salads, could it be appetizers? You’ll have to join us to find out. Next we’ll move on to Megan Alvord and Mitch Houk’s home for the main course. Well finished up the evening at Bud and Kathy Hansen’s for dessert.
To help our hosts plan, please RSVP no later than Sunday August 16.
You may sign up on the list at church or text or Email Robin.
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Blessing of the Backpacks: Aug. 23 during service
All students are invited to bring their backpacks to worship with them on Sunday, Aug. 23. During children’s time that morning we will say a special blessing over all of the backpacks and our students and teachers as they prepare for the start of another school year.
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Back to School Splash Bash and Volunteers Needed: Aug. 23 12:30 – 4:00 pm
Our annual Back to School Splash Bash is just a week away on Sunday, Aug. 23 from 12:30 to 4! Help us celebrate the start of another school year. We will have water slides, games, sno cones and pizza. There is no cost to attend and everyone is invited to come.
This event draws several families from the community and we need volunteers to help make sure everyone who comes feels welcome. Among the volunteer roles are set up, helping with registration, overseeing a simple craft, make sno cones and serving pizza. We also need people to donate juice boxes, water bottles and to let us borrow their cornhole boards or other lawn games. See all of the volunteer opportunities here, and pray for how you might be able to contribute to making this event a success.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084FAAA829A02-65018592-back
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Newsletter Items due to Kay: Aug. 24
Items and pictures for the September newsletter need to be to Kay by Monday, Aug. 24.
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Parent Listening Sessions: Aug. 27 and Aug. 31
Michelle, our Youth Director, will be holding two "listening sessions" with parents during the month of August. One will be on Thursday, Aug. 27 and the other on Monday, Aug. 31. Both will begin at 6:30 and should last about an hour, using the HomeBuilders class upstairs. This is your opportunity to share what you think is working, what could be improved and where you (and your children) would like to see the program go into the future.
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Fifth Sunday Food Drive for CORA: Aug. 30
We have another 5th Sunday this month for CORA food collection. For our past couple 5th Sundays this year, we collected 242 pounds of food! Every item we give helps a family in our community obtain nutritious balanced food. CORA's most needed items are oatmeal packets, granola/cereal bars, freeze-dried fruit crisps, coffee/tea, and fresh apples. CORA bins will be placed in the Fellowship Building and Sanctuary entrance.
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Methodist Alignment Committee (MAC) meeting: Sept 8
The United Methodist Alignment Committee of Brown’s Chapel will hold its third quarter meeting on Tuesday, September 8th at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome to attend.
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Road Cleanup: Sept 12
Our next road cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12 at 8:00 am. Many hands will help to make light work. We will meet at the shed.
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Eat the Rainbow and Vaccine Clinic: Sept 27
We are tentatively scheduling the vaccine clinic and Eat the Rainbow for 9/27. More information will be coming once the date is confirmed.
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Administrative Council: Sept. 27 3:00 pm
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Fairway District Charge Conference Host: Oct. 25 2:00 pm
Brown’s Chapel has been asked to be a host for the Charge Conference this year. The Charge Conference will begin with a time of worship and then transition into the Charge Conference business.
In preparation for the Charge Conference, we will be presenting the list of officers and committees for 2027. Committee heads are asked to ask the people on their committees if they wish to stay on the committee and, if they are at the end of their term, are they willing to continue for the next three years? This goes for all committees but the top five that are needed are Trustees, Finance, PPR, Nominations and Admin Council Chair and Secretary. Please send these responses to Pastor Bill at wnegron@nccumc.org
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Brunswick Stew and Chicken Sale: Nov. 7 Save the Date!
At the Administrative Council meeting held last Sunday it was agreed that we will continue with the Brunswick Stew and Chicken supper on Saturday, Nov. 7 with the same amount of stew and chickens. Chicken cooking info is above and further details will be sent in the emails.
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UWiF Serves Silk Hope Ruritan: Nov. 9
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Pilgrimage: Nov. 13-15
Event Center the weekend of Nov. 13-15. The theme this year is Serve Joyfully. This event is open to youth in 6th grade through 12th grade. Please let Michelle Rash know if your youth is interested in going. The church will cover the cost for all youth who attend.
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Weekly Video Series from Our Youth Director:
Michelle is excited to continue with the weekly video series and monthly conversation cards designed to help parents feel more confident having simple, meaningful faith conversations with their children. These resources will offer practical ideas and questions families can use in the car, around the dinner table, at bedtime, or whenever a natural opportunity arises.
Check out today’s video about Noah’s Ark. We hope these resources encourage your family, and we invite you to share them with another parent or caregiver who may find them helpful.
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Prayer Pals Reminder
With school starting in August, now is a good time for Prayer Pal Adults to send cards to their Prayer Pals to let them know you are praying for them as they may anxiously await the start of a new school year.
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Join the Girl Scouts
Girl Scout Troops 1201 + 1306 are welcoming new Girl Scouts who are in K - 4th grades. We meet on Wednesdays from 6-7pm at Mt. Pleasant UMC on Manns Chapel Road. Our first meeting will be Wednesday August 26th. If you're interested in joining, visit our website or reach out to Amber Yoder - ambera.yoder@gmail.com
https://sites.google.com/view/girlscouttroop1201/home
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Care For Kids
Care for Kids is expanding their mission of assisting homeless and home insecure children in Chatham County and takes over when other assistance has been exhausted or works in conjunction with other nonprofits in our area. Continuing funds will be needed to maintain the support being sought after by an increasing number of children in the county. Please consider making a one time or regular donations to Care for Kids. Checks can be made to Brown’s Chapel UMC, with Care for Kids in the memo line.
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2026 Carolina Cross Connection Missions Trip to Blowing Rock: Sept. 17 – 20 -- CANCELLED!! Please read for plans for a new service opportunity!
I’m sorry to say we’ve had to cancel the CCC Missions Trip for this year due to a lot of scheduling problems. However, when God closes a door we’ll open a window! We’re looking for local opportunities for people who need repairs, or a porch, ramp, etc. I have a couple of projects from Council on Aging I’ll be getting more details on. Hopefully, local projects will also give more people in the church a chance to participate. If you know of someone who could use a service project, please contact Marcia King,
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Help Still Needed:
· UMYF age Teacher Needed: A Sunday School teacher is needed for the UMYF class in September when they should restart meeting after the summer break. Sherri has helped with Sunday School for many years and would like to step down and attend class and we are thankful for her dedication. Our Youth Director, Michelle, will just be starting on her role here and would like the chance to listen, learn and observe for a month or two. While I am finding out the contact, please let me know if you are interested and I will route you to the correct person.
· Flower Signup: A signup sheet is in the vestibule for people to sign up to provide flowers for the Sunday service.
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Jamie’s Vision Cookbooks (from Sherri)
Need an idea for a present? A cookbook from Jamie’s vision would make a great gift and are still available. Cookbooks are for sale for $20. Contact Sherri.
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Jamie’s Vision Raffle for Children in Need
Tickets are going fast! We only had 500, for a chance for $5000. The money goes to children in need here in Chatham county. Let me know if you want any, please contact Sherri Stubbs
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=0fbb4e7923&attid=0.1.1&permmsgid=msg-
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Please be in Prayer for:
· Kevin and Ginny Condrey at the unexpected loss of Kevin’s mother, Jean Condrey, this week. Her service will be Saturday Aug. 15th.
· Robin Brady following her hip surgery
· Pastor Bill and family as he helps his parents thru their health and living transitions.
· River Barber who is now at a specialty hospital in Cincinnati with Stacie and Logan is coming this weekend. He is being seen by multiple specialists. The intensive tests this week have been encouraging with further work to identify plans for moving forward for his pulmonary, vision and hearing challenges.
· The Sheppard family, friends of Denise Lloyd, following loss of lives and injuries during domestic shooting in Caswell County.
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