Arts & Leisure: Religion

Growth at Pinehurst UMC

On Sunday, Jan. 22, the congregation of Pinehurst United Methodist Church celebrated its recently completed building addition with a special consecration service.

UUC Congregations Present Film

Two Unitarian Universalist Congregations in the region are joining forces in opposition to Amendment One to the N.C. Constitution.

Articles of Faith: West S.P. Holds Community Revival

The community of West Southern Pines has a long and proud history.

Trinity Schedules Marriage Retreat

Trinity Christian Fellowship will sponsor a marriage retreat beginning on Friday, Jan. 13, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., and continuing on Saturday, Jan. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., led by Pastor Larry H. Ellis and his wife, Jan.

Articles of Faith: Community Service Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

There will be a community service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, at Southern Pines Primary School's H.A. Wilson Auditorium.

25th Annual Sandhills Teen Challenge Banquet Held

BY STEVE CRAIN

West End UMC Members Complete Mission Trip

Seven members of the West End United Methodist Church recently returned from a mission trip to northern Peru.

Articles of Faith: Ashley Heights Baptist Hosts Prayer Conference

Ashley Heights Baptist Church will be having a two-day prayer conference with Dr. Chris Schofield, director of the Office of Prayer for Evangelization and Spiritual Awakening of the N.C. Baptist State Convention.

Articles of Faith: New Church Holds Service Dec. 31

"Ignite Church exists to reach people far from God with the gospel of Jesus Christ," says Stuart Richardson, pastor of the new church, which will hold its next service Saturday, Dec. 31, at 6 p.m. at Aberdeen Elementary School's auditorium. "It is our mission to make Jesus famous one life at a time. "Although our approach is anything but traditional, we believe in and maintain a conservative theological position. At our church, there are no perfect people allowed. We are a church that does not focus on where you've been, but where you're going."

Articles of Faith: First Baptist Presents Christmas Concert

The Sanctuary Choir of the First Baptist Church of Southern Pines will present its annual Christmas concert Sunday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary, located on the corner of New York Avenue and May Street in downtown Southern Pines.

Articles of Faith: Brownson Holds Service of Healing and Hope

Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church, at 330 South May St. in Southern Pines, welcomes the public to a special sort of church service during the Christmas season. A "Silent Night Service of Healing and Hope" will be held in the sanctuary on Thursday evening, Dec. 14, at 5 p.m.