It has been five years since we took this photo of St. James United Methodist Church. Quite possibly, if we drove by today, the crosses would have Lenten cloth draped over them. We were going through some old photos and were struck by the beauty and simplicity of this rural, country church. It is located on Burlington Road between Sedalia and Whitestt.
With the appeal of the amenities of the mega-churches, small churches often rely on the support of the families who have attended over multiple generations. St. James doesn't have much of an internet presence and their Facebook page hasn't been updated since 2011. We're betting there are some great memories of the people who attend St. James UMC. We can't emphasize enough, the importance of documenting and archiving your organization's history.
Happy Sunday. Today, head over to the re-enactment of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse if you get a chance. If you are up early enough, they'll be having church, down by the river, dressed in their 18th century Sunday best.
The simplicity appeals to me. Mega-churches would drive me away.
Posted by: William Kendall | Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 02:21 PM