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Harmony Grove UMC Fight Hunger Event

Harmony Grove United Methodist Church has begun a Fight Hunger Event that will run through Nov. 12 to support the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC. The event will include a community drive thru donation opportunity on Nov. 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Any donation is welcome (food or monetary) and 100% of all donations will be given to Second Harvest to support the need to fight hunger and food insecurity in our local community of Northwest NC. Harmony Grove is located at 5041 Styers Ferry Road in Lewisville behind J. Butlers restaurant. For more information, contact the church office at 336-712-0057 or email hgumcsec@bellsouth.net.

DivorceCare at Clemmons UMC

Clemmons United Methodist Church will offer a 14-week DivorceCare Series on Wednesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Ministry Center Room A-210.

DivorceCare is a safe place where caring people come together to help each other with the healing from the pain of separation or divorce.

This video-based support group program offers helpful counsel to manage the emotional turmoil that the participants are experiencing. It will also offer practical tools for decision-making.

To register for this group or for more information, go to DivorceCare\Groups\148328. All are welcome.

Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Sessions

The Annual Medicare Open Enrollment period will take place through Dec. 7.

Annual enrollment assistance will be provided by volunteer and staff of the Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem, the Forsyth County coordinating site for the North Carolina Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP). One-hour appointments will be offered during the period subject to the availability of counselors.

The open enrollment sessions will assist Medicare beneficiaries review their Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare drug plans assist in making the necessary changes for 2023.

Certified Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselors will be available to assist in the enrollment process.

Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, Medicare beneficiaries in Forsyth County will be assisted in-person as much as possible or through telephone or other virtual means during the Annual Enrollment period. Some referrals may by made to the SHIIP state office in Raleigh.

Appointments must be made by calling the Shepherd’s Center at 336-748-0217 during weekdays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Knocking on Heaven’s Door: Contemplative ways of opening to the holy at Clemmons United Methodist Church

Sunday, Nov. 20, from 9:30-11 a.m. in Ministry Center Room A-203. There are many ways of deepening our relationship with God. Come learn some simple ways of creating space for God’s grace as you nurture the process of inner transformation.
Learn about Praying and Connecting with God using the lectionary readings. “A Disciple’s Journal: A Guide for Daily Prayer, Bible Reading and Discipleship for Year A” by Steven Manskar will be available for purchase if you feel led to begin this practice with the new church year. For questions or more information, contact Kathy Giff at giffK@clemmonsumc.org.

Christmas at Bethabara

Celebrate the season by taking a journey through Christmases past. On Saturday, Dec. 3, from 1:30-4:30 p.m., guests can visit the 1788 Gemeinhaus, learn about — and taste — varied Christmas treats made by Moravians in the 1800s, enjoy the sounds of the season, and watch a puppet show. Admission is free. 

Salem Band 2022 Holiday Concerts, “Christmas at the Movies”