Welcome to the Ridge

Connect Church

Each person has special gifts which can be used by the church to bless people in our community. Finding God’s abundance in our community begins with looking at ourselves. Help us learn our history and discover our assets by filling out our survey. Contact Pastor Heather for the password.

The next Connect Church with the Coach meeting is Saturday, April 5th at 10:00 AM at Clover Garden UMC.

Open house:

Ever wondered about all the other activities at the Camp? Here’s your chance: the Camp is hosting an open house on April 6th from 1:00 – 5:00 pm. Activities include Canoes, Zipline, Pony Rides, Campfire and S’mores, Self guided tour of camp, Archery, Meet the Director, Hayride to the Farm and there will be food available for purchase. For more information see their web site.

3 eggs, 1 purple, 1 blue and 1 white against some greenery

Easter services: April 20th

  • Sunrise Service: 6:45 am
  • Service: 11:00 am
  • Easter egg hunt: noon.

Bible study for Lent

Join us for a Lenten Bible study. It will begin Wednesday March 12th at 6:30 pm at Clover Garden UMC and by Zoom. It will continue through to April 16th. The book: Luke by Adam Hamilton. Contact Pastor Heather, for the zoom information and if you have any questions.

Upcoming events

  • April 5th 10:00 am Connect Church Team Meeting at CG
  • April 15th Holy Week Prayer Vigil
  • April 16th Lenten Bible Study Online and via Zoom.
  • April 17th 6:30 pm Maundy Thursday services at CG
  • April 18th 6:30 pm Good Friday services at CRUMC
  • See all events on our Calendar.

For approximately 175 years, Chestnut Ridge has been a vital, living community of believers in Jesus Christ. No matter where you are in your faith journey there is a place for you at Chestnut Ridge. We are a Lighthouse Congregation and welcome all.


  • Our address is 3505 Chestnut Ridge Church Rd., Efland, NC 27243.
  • Our Pastor is Heather Locklear. She can be reached at 919 563-0910.
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Lighhouse Congregaton LogoOur Vision is to be a “Beacon of love reaching out and growing!”

Our Mission is to “Go and make passionate disciples for Jesus Christ.”