In the story of the prodigal son, the older brother stands just outside the celebration of his younger brother. Why can't he forgive? And what about us—will we choose to stubbornly stay outside, or will we step into the joy of God's family? Join us this Sunday as we continue our sermon series #fail: When Grace Meets Our Worst Moments. Worship at 8:30 and 11:00 in the sanctuary, or 9:00 in Casper Holroyd Hall. Together we'll discover how grace shows up after the mistake, inside the regret, and beyond the moment that feels defining. | | |
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.
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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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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 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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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!
| | It's always the right time to join the Children's Choir! We invite all kids K-5 to come grow spiritually, musically, and socially on Wednesday nights at 5:30pm. They will learn Bible songs, develop confidence, and experience the joy of performing in worship. It’s a fun and meaningful way for kids to be part of our church family! Click here to sign up. | | |
This Sunday, 2/8: 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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In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.
Isaiah 30:15
"Stopping is a spiritual art. It is the refuge where we drink life in. Sometimes one makes the deepest progress sitting still. It's not always the conquest that matters most, but being present in the moment and reflecting on things." Sue Monk Kidd
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UPDATE FROM THE CLAYTON FAMILY:
Rick is improving every day! We're at the end of our 3rd week at Wake Med because there are no beds available in Skilled Nursing Facilities here in Raleigh or at the coast. We were able to qualify for the Bridge Therapy program here at Wake Med for one week. The goal is to then move to home health care until his knee heals enough to be weight bearing on his right foot. Thanks for all your prayers, cards, flowers and acts of kindness!! We are so grateful that all Rick's injuries can be fixed and that we have access to such excellent healthcare here at Wake Med!
Love and peace,
Joy
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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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PRAYER CONCERNS
Zack Anstett
Dorothy Ashworth
Rick Clayton
Bill Collins
Jo Garrett
Steve Gill
Pat & Bud Gore
Gilbert Hay
Trish Holmes
Jo Ann & Nevelle Jones
Chuck Kavcsak
the Mahan family
Steve Motter
Krystina Ortiz
Jim Riggins
Sue Robertson
Neil Rudolph
Theresa & Dick Stevens
Victoria Sullivan
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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