{"id":65,"date":"2011-11-21T17:40:58","date_gmt":"2011-11-21T22:40:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/chestnutridge.nccumc.net\/?page_id=65"},"modified":"2026-05-17T17:06:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T17:06:49","slug":"welcome-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/crumc-nc.org\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the Ridge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Craft Days Resume<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The next craft day is May 26th 2:00 &#8211; 8:00 pm. A light dinner will be served after 6:00 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"619\" height=\"793\" src=\"https:\/\/crumc-nc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CommunityArtsCrafts.jpg\" alt=\"Flier for Arts and Crafts. Details included in the calendar entry\" class=\"wp-image-2831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crumc-nc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CommunityArtsCrafts.jpg 619w, https:\/\/crumc-nc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CommunityArtsCrafts-234x300.jpg 234w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safer Sanctuaries Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This will be held alongside the Clover Garden One Council meeting (May 5th, starting at 5:30pm.) This is necessary to keep our vulnerable populations safe as possible when attending and participating in church sponsored services and activities. And to be compliant with new Safer Sanctuaries policies. If you can&#8217;t make this event, you can do the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wnccumc.org\/files\/websites\/www\/resource+center\/online+learning+instructions.pdf\">training online.<\/a> Then print a copy of the certification of completion and return it to Heather or Mackenzie. They will follow up with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>May 21st 7:00 pm One Committee Meeting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 26th 2:00 8:00 pm Community Craft Group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 27th 6:00-8:00 pm Community Dinner Night.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 31st 3:00 pm Stephen Ministry Interest Meeting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 7th CRUMC Laity Sunday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 15- July 10th. OCP Literacy Camp at Union Grove UMC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 17-20, <a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/ac2026\/\">NCCUMC Annual Conference, Greenville, NC.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See all events on our <a href=\"https:\/\/crumc-nc.org\/?page_id=1978\">Calendar.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Taco Night!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FREE DINNER-\u00a0\u00a0 TACO BAR (All ages welcome)<\/strong>\u00a0Join your neighbors and enjoy getting to know them in a relaxed and fun setting! \u00a0Also, the opportunity to talk with folks representing: <a href=\"https:\/\/server4.orangecountync.gov\/webtrac\/web\/search.html?module=AR&amp;type=ACC&amp;subtype=Arts&amp;_csrf_token=ja0V026M0F702L2Y113H2L4E5L4O5S6F155V6450520A03605N6K196S5S5A5I096R4Q6P4R1J5T4S6Q480D5K4K55570G5P4H6O591A5P4U6R576E5X5O6E4T08684P6E\">Painting Classes &amp; the Passmore Center<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/porchcommunities.org\/hillsborough\">Porch Hillsborough<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/eflandfire.org\/\">Efland Fire Department <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orangecountync.gov\/640\/Emergency-Services\">Orange County EMS.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>When:&nbsp;<\/strong> <strong>Wednesday \u2013 May 27, 2026<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time:&nbsp;<\/strong> <strong>6 to 8 pm<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chestnut Ridge UMC 3505 Chestnut Ridge Church Rd., Efland NC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"852\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/crumc-nc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tacos.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crumc-nc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tacos.webp 852w, https:\/\/crumc-nc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tacos-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/crumc-nc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tacos-768x433.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Photo via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodfreephotos.com\/\">Good Free Photos<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Help our Neighbors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Given these trying times, many food banks are being overwhelmed. Please help out where you can. You can bring donations to our church services, or to Efland UMC\u2019s food pantry. If you prefer online giving, support these local charities via their donation pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocimnc.org\/donate\">Orange Congregations in Mission<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wl.donorperfect.net\/weblink\/weblink.aspx?name=E353731&amp;id=1\">PORCH<\/a>&nbsp;of Chapel Hill &amp; Carrboro<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/crumc-nc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/joel-muniz-qvzjG2pF4bE-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"People placing plastic bags of groceries in cardboard boxes\" class=\"wp-image-2960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crumc-nc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/joel-muniz-qvzjG2pF4bE-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/crumc-nc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/joel-muniz-qvzjG2pF4bE-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/crumc-nc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/joel-muniz-qvzjG2pF4bE-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/crumc-nc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/joel-muniz-qvzjG2pF4bE-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/crumc-nc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/joel-muniz-qvzjG2pF4bE-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/crumc-nc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/joel-muniz-qvzjG2pF4bE-unsplash-680x453.jpg 680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Joel Muniz on unsplash.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our church<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/crumc-nc.org\/?page_id=2398\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2398\">Lighthouse Congregation <\/a>and welcome all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Our address is 3505 Chestnut Ridge Church Rd., Efland, NC 27243.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our Pastor is Heather Locklear. She can be reached at 919 353 3974.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ChestnutRidgeUMC\">Facebook<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"85\" height=\"117\" class=\"wp-image-2402\" style=\"width: 85px;\" src=\"https:\/\/crumc-nc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/croppedlighthouse.png\" alt=\"Lighhouse Congregaton Logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crumc-nc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/croppedlighthouse.png 2116w, https:\/\/crumc-nc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/croppedlighthouse-218x300.png 218w, https:\/\/crumc-nc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/croppedlighthouse-744x1024.png 744w, https:\/\/crumc-nc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/croppedlighthouse-768x1057.png 768w, https:\/\/crumc-nc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/croppedlighthouse-1116x1536.png 1116w, https:\/\/crumc-nc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/croppedlighthouse-1488x2048.png 1488w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 85px) 100vw, 85px\" \/><em>Our Vision is to be a &#8220;Beacon of love reaching out and growing!&#8221; <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Our Mission is to &#8220;Go and make passionate disciples for Jesus Christ.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-summary\">\nCommunity Craft Days Resume The next craft day is May 26th 2:00 &#8211; 8:00 pm. 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