Susan Hoyle has been the pastor of Hinshaw United Methodist Church for about two years. Originally from the midwest, she moved to Greensboro about nine years ago because, as she explained it, her two daughters landed here. Hinshaw UMC, located at 4501 West Gate City Boulevard, is committed to community outreach. The congregation has hands-on mission projects both locally and in other parts of the world. Locally, they are involved with God's Helping Hands Food Pantry, the Appalachia Service Project, the Sedgefield Elementary Summer Meal Program, and more. We first learned of them when attending a brunch at the church.
According to the cornerstone at Hinshaw UMC, the church was originally organized as Midway UMC in 1915. However, it was rebuilt and renamed Hinshaw in 1949. Mr. Hinshaw was pastor at that time and was struggling with cancer. The church is a reminder of what High Point Road used to look like, before all of the strip malls and retail spaces sprang up and before it was even renamed Gate City Boulevard. It is a church that works hard to stay connected to community in an era when community in the 21st century is quickly being is being redefined. If you want to learn more about Hinshaw UMC, consider attending a service on Sundays at 11:00 a.m., or make an appointment to talk to one of the leaders at the church. For Christians, the advent season is a lovely time to make a spiritual connection.
Happy Sunday!
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