Edenton Street United Methodist Church — Attraction in Raleigh

I first visited Edenton Street UMC after moving to Raleigh a few years after college. From my very first visit, I felt welcomed and wanted by the clergy and the congregation. And… it’s that warm, genuine welcome – along with repeated invitations to grow and to stretch my faith -- that have kept me coming back for more than two decades.

Edenton Street UMC Sunday morning services include a mix of Scripture, prayer, song, Communion, and thought-provoking messages. I’d suggest that blending those Sunday worship experiences with ongoing opportunities to build community and connection – everything from Sunday school classes and small groups to local missions projects and active support for community partners – is the “secret sauce” that makes Edenton Street church life both fun and engaging.

A friend in my small group says it best: “At Edenton Street, we show up for each other.” I couldn’t agree more. From births and baptisms to confirmations, weddings, milestone birthdays, or the passing of saints, our Edenton Street UMC family shows up for each other for the mountaintop moments, as well as the valley experiences.

If you are looking for a church home that is focused on a genuine love for Jesus and on sharing that love with friends and neighbors near and far, I encourage you to visit Edenton Street UMC. My hope is that – just like at the Communion table – you’ll “taste and see that...

BELONGING. That's the word that best describes my experience at Edenton Street United Methodist Church. I was first attracted over 40 years ago by the incredible music. There are times during the beautiful music and weekly Communion that feel like one of those "thin places" where heaven and earth meet. Over the years, I have built relationships with people who have walked alongside me whether it was in the parenting years or caring for parents in their final years - praying with each other, crying with each other, sharing joys with each other. It has also provided a place for me to serve others whether feeding and housing unsheltered women on freezing nights or providing assistance for rent and utilities through our Doorstep Ministry. My faith in Jesus Christ has been strengthened and grown over the years through the preaching, teaching and encouragement of others. One of my current joys is meeting and getting to know young families...

I sing in the choir for the traditional sanctuary services at our downtown Raleigh church. There are also contemporary-style services with a talented band on-site and a more gospel-style service at our Southeast Table satellite location. All services offer weekly communion. I've been a member of the church for 8 years and am proud of its commitment to excellence in worship, meaningful programming for people of all ages, and generous community involvement. We care about racial and economic justice and equity, though we are still learning and growing. We are blessed with thoughtful pastors, capable staff, and willing volunteers. I think the congregation is warm and friendly, and I hope we are welcoming...