Church Life Together
Adults
Adults
Bible and Book Study
Bible and Book Study
Opportunities for adult education include programs and studies throughout the year. We have studied with Adam Hamilton using many of his DVD classes. In the same way, we have studied with Biblical scholars such as Marcus Borg and Mickey Efird.
Opportunities for adult education include programs and studies throughout the year. We have studied with Adam Hamilton using many of his DVD classes. In the same way, we have studied with Biblical scholars such as Marcus Borg and Mickey Efird.
Now that we are proficient at zoom, we hold many of our educational opportunities on-line. For instance, in Janaury 2023, we will begin an on-line study of Philippians.
Each Lenten season and each summer, members of the congregation select a book for reading and discussion. Some of our recent selections include:
Each Lenten season and each summer, members of the congregation select a book for reading and discussion. Some of our recent selections include:
Christian Women's Fellowship (CWF)
Christian Women's Fellowship (CWF)
Christian Women's Fellowship provides the women of WMCC the opportunity to share time and experiences together outside of church. Events have included lunches out, bowling excursions, community service events, a trip to Seagrove, NC for a day of touring pottery shops, and a Secret Sister gift exchange.
Christian Women's Fellowship provides the women of WMCC the opportunity to share time and experiences together outside of church. Events have included lunches out, bowling excursions, community service events, a trip to Seagrove, NC for a day of touring pottery shops, and a Secret Sister gift exchange.
Women's Retreat
Women's Retreat
Every summer, our WMCC women (and a few friends) take an annual retreat in Black Mountain, NC at Christmount, our denomination’s retreat center. Each year follows a specific theme such as “Not Your Grandma’s Church Lady,” “Wake Up!” or “WMCC Women: We ‘Mary’ Up!” Retreat participants can expect:
Every summer, our WMCC women (and a few friends) take an annual retreat in Black Mountain, NC at Christmount, our denomination’s retreat center. Each year follows a specific theme such as “Not Your Grandma’s Church Lady,” “Wake Up!” or “WMCC Women: We ‘Mary’ Up!” Retreat participants can expect:
Good food (and Cake Night)
Good food (and Cake Night)
Good conversation
Good conversation
Free time (to shop, hike, or nap)
Free time (to shop, hike, or nap)
Workshop time, and
Workshop time, and
A room with 2 queen beds, private bath, cable TV and wireless access
A room with 2 queen beds, private bath, cable TV and wireless access
Our goal on the retreat is that we are all comfortable and have the opportunity for fellowship and a little spiritual growth.
Our goal on the retreat is that we are all comfortable and have the opportunity for fellowship and a little spiritual growth.
Children and Youth
Children and Youth
Our children and youth participate in the whole, intergenerational life of the church, including our worship, education, outreach, and fellowship ministries. Our children and youth are especially beloved participants in our Sunday morning worship services and often have leadership roles.
Our children and youth participate in the whole, intergenerational life of the church, including our worship, education, outreach, and fellowship ministries. Our children and youth are especially beloved participants in our Sunday morning worship services and often have leadership roles.
If you are a family with children and/or youth, we would love the opportunity to work with you to incorporate your family and your family's needs and gifts into the life of our church!
If you are a family with children and/or youth, we would love the opportunity to work with you to incorporate your family and your family's needs and gifts into the life of our church!
Logos
Logos
Logos meets on Wednesdays from 5:30 - 7:30 pm during the school year. Children and youth participate in recreation, worship arts, and Bible study. All are welcome for a family-style dinner.
Logos meets on Wednesdays from 5:30 - 7:30 pm during the school year. Children and youth participate in recreation, worship arts, and Bible study. All are welcome for a family-style dinner.
Camp Caroline
Camp Caroline
Each summer, WMCC children and youth from kindergarten to 12th grade travel to Camp Caroline in Arapahoe, NC to worship, learn, and enjoy fellowship in a beautiful outdoor setting with campers and counselors from DOC churches throughout the region. Fundraising events throughout the year allow the church to provide financial support for all camp attendees. Middle and high school students are also invited to weekend retreats during the school year.
Each summer, WMCC children and youth from kindergarten to 12th grade travel to Camp Caroline in Arapahoe, NC to worship, learn, and enjoy fellowship in a beautiful outdoor setting with campers and counselors from DOC churches throughout the region. Fundraising events throughout the year allow the church to provide financial support for all camp attendees. Middle and high school students are also invited to weekend retreats during the school year.
Christmas Open House
Christmas Open House
So often, when people visit WMCC, they say, "I've driven by so many times and wondered what it looked like inside!" We hear this kind of comment often in December. So, this year, we will host an Open House on December 18th from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. This is chance to see the decorations, enjoy a cup of Christmas cheer and a cookie, and visit with neighbors. Please join us!
So often, when people visit WMCC, they say, "I've driven by so many times and wondered what it looked like inside!" We hear this kind of comment often in December. So, this year, we will host an Open House on December 18th from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. This is chance to see the decorations, enjoy a cup of Christmas cheer and a cookie, and visit with neighbors. Please join us!
