This Sunday we remember the awe-inspiring story of when Jesus took his friends up on a mountain and was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun and his clothes became bright as light. Such powerful spiritual experiences change us. But how will we take them with us back "down the mountain," to be faithful to God in our daily lives? Join us for Transfiguration Sunday at 8:30 and 11:00 in the sanctuary, or 9:00 in Casper Holroyd Hall. Let the light of God break in on us once again. | | |
Folks & families of all ages are invited for a dinner of pancakes, sausage, milk, juice, and fruit on Tuesday, February 17th from 5pm-6:30pm. This dinner is a fundraiser for our youth service trips. We ask that adults pay a minimum of $13 and kids $7 at registration; extra donations can be given at the door (cash, check, or Venmo). We’ll have live music and Mardi Gras mask decorating for all ages, as well! Click here to RSVP.
Interested in helping? Sign up here to donate supplies or volunteer.
| | Join us for Ash Wednesday services, February 18 at 12 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. We will have nursery care available for the evening service, and a special children's service in the chapel for K-5th. We look forward to joining in prayer and reflection with you all as we begin the Lenten season. | | |
Anyone interested in membership at HBUMC is invited to join the Winter New Member class. The new member class is separated into four parts: Feb. 22 from 10-11am, Feb. 25 from 6:30-7:30pm, March 1 from 10-11am, and March 4 from 6:30-7:30pm. Please plan to attend all sessions. Childcare is provided during these classes.
We will welcome new members during worship on March 8. Contact Amy Piland to sign up.
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We invite you to join us beginning February 25 at 6:30pm, for a five-week book study based on Power and Passion by Samuel Wells, which also serves as the inspiration for our Lenten sermon series. Together, we’ll walk through the gospel story by paying close attention to six unexpected people who stood near the cross—Pilate, Barabbas, Joseph of Arimathea, Mrs. Pilate, Peter, and Mary—and consider how each of them struggled with power, fear, faith, and hope.
As we read and talk together, we’ll follow the forces that led Jesus to the cross and we'll witness the surprising power revealed in his resurrection. The study will be led by Pastor David and is designed to deepen and enrich our shared Lenten journey alongside Sunday worship.
Sign up here.
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As we journey with Jesus towards the cross this Lenten season, Paul's letter to the church at Ephesus reminds us who we are in Christ and how we are called to live as Christ's disciples in the world.
Join us for a 5-week Bible study on Ephesians, meeting Wednesdays from 4–5:30pm beginning on February 25. No pre-reading or homework required - just bring your Bible and come ready to discuss scripture together. Whether you're brand new to Bible study or you've been studying for years, all are welcome! Click here to sign up.
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As we journey through Lent, you’re invited to slow down and tend to your body, breath, and spirit through a Lenten Yoga Series. Led by Christian yoga instructor and HBUMP teacher Kirsten Wheeler, this class will meet on Wednesdays at 6:30pm in the Chapel, February 25 - March 25 (five classes total).
Each class will include gentle yoga, intentional breathing, scripture, and Lenten blessings from Kate Bowler's book, Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day!
Space is limited to 15 participants per class. You’re welcome to join the full series or attend a class or two as you’re able. Childcare provided for infants through 4 and children's programming offered for kindergarten through fifth grade. Bring your mat and come as you are!
Click here to sign up.
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Our 2026 Outreach grant application is live, and though we have already sent invitations to many of our current and past community partners, we invite you to help us spread the word.
If you are connected to or passionate about a Wake County–based organization working to help break the cycle of poverty, with a particular emphasis on efforts that empower individuals to provide for themselves, we would love your help sharing the Outreach grant application with them. The application deadline is February 28.
For questions or to share a contact, please reach out to Jason Trice.
Click here for the application.
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We’re partnering with the Raleigh Relief Project and Neuse River Middle School to celebrate 134 students with excellent attendance. These students will be recognized at an Attendance Hero Celebration with snacks and a drink.
This is part of our ongoing effort to support schools where a majority of students receive free and reduced-price lunch and where there is limited or no PTA support. We’re collecting individual chip bags and Capri Suns to help make this celebration a success.
Please click here to sign up to bring donations to the Fellowship Hall during Wednesday Night Dinner on February 25.
If you have any questions, please contact Jason Trice at jtrice@hbumc.org.
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Please join us on February 26 from 6:00 - 8:15 p.m. for Together in Faith: An Evening for Women with Kate Bowler, a Duke University associate professor, award-winning podcast host, and four-time New York Times bestselling author. Together in Faith is hosted by four congregations in the Raleigh area: Christ Episcopal Church, Hayes Barton United Methodist Church, St. Michael's Episcopal Church and White Memorial Presbyterian Church. Learn more and purchase tickets here.
As we prepare for our this event, we invite you to attend one of our book studies or gatherings. Please note that these gatherings are optional. They will be led by clergy and staff members of the participating churches. Click here to learn more and sign up!
| | The United Methodist Church is currently sharing a denomination-wide survey authorized by the Council of Bishops and designed to listen to United Methodists across our connection about the present and future of the United Methodist Church. The insights gathered will directly inform the 2026 Leadership Gathering as we seek to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit in this season. The survey will be open until February 15, 2026—click here to let your voice be heard! | | |
This Sunday, 2/15 - 10am JOY Class & Confirmation; No UMYF
Youth-Led February Food Drive
Several of our youth have organized a food drive for hungry families for the month of February! Please bring your unexpired & non perishable food items to be dropped off on Sundays outside of the Fellowship Hall or at Lighthouse throughout February. We will also be collecting donations at UMYF on 2/22. For more information, text 919-539-4404.
Items requested:
canned veggies/proteins/fruit/soup, peanut butter, jelly, pasta, bars, rice, cereal, oats, trail mix, mac n cheese, mashed potatoes, pasta sauce, canned chill, spaghetti-os, juice
| | HBUMC Youth Scholarship applications are now available! Interested High School senior church members who are active in HBUMC youth programs are encouraged to apply. All application materials are due by April 13, 2026. Click here to apply. | | |
The 54th Annual JOY Class Beach Retreat (JCBR) will be held March 20-22, 2026 at Fort Caswell Retreat Center in Oak Island, NC! The JCBR is our annual weekend of faith and friendly competition for 6th to 12th graders. The cost of this year’s JCBR is $350 per attending youth and $250 per adult. Apply for financial aid here.
Click here to register by February 25th.
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HBUMP is having its first-ever in-store/online book fair with Quail Ridge Books from February 16th-22nd. During this event, Quail Ridge will donate 19% of all purchases made online or in-store using our code back to HBUMP.
There are several ways to participate:
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Online - Add books to your cart and use coupon code HAYES226 at checkout. You can pick up in the store or ship to your home - all orders over $75 ship free!
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In-Store - Simply mention our book fair at checkout and your purchase will be credited towards our fundraiser.
Please share with family and friends and as always, thank you for your continued support of our preschool community.
| | A couple of reminders about parking for church events: Please reserve the Stone Street lot for seniors and handicapped parking on Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings. We also ask that we all do our best to be good neighbors and do not block driveways or other vehicles around the neighborhood. | | |
Psalm 46:10 Prayer
Gently close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Prepare to pray this verse in five consecutive diminishing sentences, taking a deep breath and resting in silence after each one.
Be still and know that I am God.
Be still and know that I am
Be still and know
Be still
Be
Amen.
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Prayer Requests
We believe God is present in the prayers we lift up for one another.
To add a name to the prayer concerns bookmark, published each week in the bulletin, please email prayer@hbumc.org. If your prayer concern is confidential, and you want only to share with the pastors, please indicate so in your email. We will keep names on the prayer bookmark for one month, unless otherwise requested.
Please hold these places and people in your hearts this week:
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DEATHS
Gilbert Hay III, husband of Charlene Hay
PRAYER CONCERNS
Zack Anstett
Dorothy Ashworth
Rick Clayton
Bill Collins
Jo Garrett
Steve Gill
Pat & Bud Gore
Trish Holmes
Jo Ann & Nevelle Jones
Chuck Kavcsak
Steve Motter
Krystina Ortiz
Jim Riggins
Sue Robertson
Neil Rudolph
Theresa & Dick Stevens
Victoria Sullivan
Susan Ward
Billie Lee Whisnant
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ONGOING PRAYER CONCERNS
Our Government Leaders
Those Affected by Natural Disasters
Our In-Crowd Members
Peace in Palestine, Israel, Haiti, Sudan, and Ukraine
OUR CHURCH LEADERS
Pastors David, Sarah, Matt, and Claire
Our HBUMC Ministry Team
District Superintendent Alan Felton
Bishop Connie Shelton
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