Local pastor retires after more than six decades of service
Religion
Pastor Donald Jenkins has led the congregation at St. Paul United Methodist Church for 29 years. On Sunday June 26, Jenkins will deliver his final sermon and retire from the ministry he has dedicated so much of his life to.
First Waughtown Baptist Church (FWBC) recognized 11 high school and college graduates during its College Day service Sunday, June 12. Each graduate received a congratulatory gift from the church in a drive-thru event Thursday, June 16.
More than 120 supporters of Rev. Rodney Stillwell gathered on May 21 to celebrate his lasting impact on the community. After more than 35 years of faithful ministry to the incarcerated men and women of Forsyth County, Rev. Stillwell has retired.
Whole Man Ministries (WMM) has been attacking the unhoused veteran issue head on for several years. Their most recent project took nearly a year to complete and is now move-in ready for another homeless veteran.
Covington named senior pastor at Exodus United Baptist Church
The Gilead COMPASS Initiative Faith Coordinating Center at Wake Forest University School of Divinity will host a national conference focused on faith, healing and HIV.
Founded in 1822, St. Philips Moravian Church will be celebrating its 200th anniversary on Sunday, May 1, at 3 p.m. The celebration will feature music, community speakers and a keynote address by Forsyth County Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough.
The YOU-n-You Experience Cohort 2 Celebration Reception will take place on Saturday, April 30. Developed by Marviette A Usher, a former information technology consultant who is now lovingly called “Lady Million Marviette, the IT Consultant for Women,” the YOU-n-You Experience is an intense personal development experience designed to remind women that they are still absolutely phenomenal right in the midst of life happenings.
