Catechism - Beginning Feb 18
2024-03-24 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Winslow Hall (Fellowship Hall) – Saint Paul Methodist Church, 204 E Chestnut Street, Goldsboro, NC, 27530, United States
Rev. Jim will be teaching The Catechism for the six Sundays of Lent from 10:00 am to 10:45 am in Winslow Hall beginning Sunday, February 18th, and ending on Palm Sunday, March 24th. The Catechism is a primer on the basics of the Christian faith. It is designed to teach about the Particular People of God: The Particular People called Christians; The Particular kind of Christians called Methodists; and The Particular Christian Methodists called Saint Paul. The class is open to anyone interested in learning, reviewing, or renewing their understanding of the teachings of the Church. It is especially offered for visitors and regular attendees who may be considering becoming a member of Saint Paul Methodist Church.

Worship Livestream
2024-03-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Paul Methodist Church, 204 E Chestnut St, Goldsboro, NC, 27530, United States

Confirmation Class 2024
2024-03-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Youth Suite – Saint Paul Methodist Church, 204 East Chestnut Street, Goldsboro, NC, 27530, United States
Our 2024 Youth Confirmation class will be on Sunday nights in the Youth Suite. Click here to Register for this class.

Parent/Student Meeting on March 3rd: -Parent/Student Meeting: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm We will meet in the Youth Suite at 6 pm. This meeting is for parents and youth and will last about an hour. We will share a meal catered by Jimmy Johns and have a brief Confirmation Orientation session.

Confirmation Class Times beginning March 10th: -Snack Supper: 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm -Confirmation Class: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Confirmation students and volunteers should arrive in the Youth Suite by 4:50 pm so all sessions can start and finish on time.

Confirmation Class Dates:-March 3rd: Parent/Student Meeting-March 10th: Session 1 – Who is God? What is God like? -March 17th: Session 2 – What did God Make? Why is there evil? -April 7th: Session 3 – Who is Jesus? Why did the Son of God become human? -April 14th: Session 4 – What is Salvation? What is required for Salvation? -April 21st: Session 5 – What are the benefits of Salvation? What happens as we live out our Salvation -April 28th: Session 6 – Who is the Holy Spirit? What does the Holy Spirit do? -May 5th: Session 7 – What is the church? What are the church’s sacraments? -May 12th: 10am Confirmation Breakfast Reception & 11am Confirmation Sunday Service

If you have any questions about this year’s Confirmation class, please contact Pastor Rick Winders at: rickwinders@stpaulgoldsboro.org.

Thursday Men's Bible Study
2024-03-28 07:30 - 08:30 | Ashley’s Diner, 1201 N William St, Goldsboro, NC, 27530, United States
All men are invited to join us every Thursday morning at 7:30 AM for our Men’s Morning Bible Study. This is a weekly men’s gathering for breakfast, bible study, and conversation to learn how to use the Bible to guide our lives. This bible study meets at: Ashley’s Diner, 1201 N William Street, Goldsboro, NC. Contact Rev. Jim for more information.

Methodist Women - Faith, Hope, & Charity Circle
2024-04-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Parlor – Saint Paul Methodist Church, 204 East Chestnut Street, Goldsboo, NC, 27530, United States
Saint Paul Methodist Women – Faith, Hope, & Charity Circle

Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 10:30 am.
Located in the Saint Paul Methodist Church Parlor
Co-Leaders: Cindy Bell & Kathy Russell

Methodist Women - Unity Circle
2024-04-09 11:00 - 12:00 | J. Paul Edwards Classroom – Saint Paul Methodist Church, 204 East Chestnut Street, Goldsboro, NC, 27534, United States
Saint Paul Methodist Women – Unity Circle

Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 11:00 am.
Located in the Saint Paul Methodist Church J. Paul Edwards Classroom
Leader: Louise Jinnette

Methodist Women - ACTS Circle
2024-04-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Hinnant Family Dentisty (back door entrance upstairs), 2603 N Hospital Rd, Goldsboro, NC, 27534, United States
Saint Paul Methodist Women ACTS Circle

Meets the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm.
Located at: Hinnant Family Dentistry (upstairs back entrance)
2603 N. Hospital Road, Goldsboro, NC
Co-Leaders: Garianne Hinnant & Crystal Malpass

Rise Against Hunger 2024
2024-04-14 15:00 - 17:30 | Winslow Hall (Fellowship Hall) – Saint Paul Methodist Church, 204 E Chestnut Street, Goldsboro, NC, 27530, United States
We will be packing 15,000 meals to help fight world hunger through our Rise Against Hunger meal-packing event on April 14 at 3 pm. This is a great opportunity for the whole family to Serve Others in this hands-on mission event! All Volunteers are encouraged to register online if they are available to
participate in this event. Click Here to Register.

Finance Committee Meetings 2024
2024-04-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Conference Room – Saint Paul Methodist Church, 204 East Chestnut Street, Goldsboro, NC, 27534, United States
Our regularly scheduled Saint Paul Finance Committee Meetings for 2024 are bi-monthly on the third Monday of the month @ 5:30 PM in the Saint Paul Conference Room. There is also a Special Finance Committee Planning meeting on January 22, 2024, at 5:30 PM to review the year-end financials and to plan for the 2024 Budget. The regular bi-monthly meetings will begin in February.
Our 2024 Meeting Dates include:

1/22 *Special Finance Committee Planning Meeting
2/19
4/15
6/17
8/19
10/21
12/16

Finance Committee Members

Jeff Jackson (Chairperson)
Stephen Barnes
Meagan Bourgeois
Linda Gwatney (Lay Leader, LMAC)
Tommy Gwatney (LMAC)
Ed Holt (Council Chair, Assistant Treasurer)
Rick Hughes
Taylor Jeffreys
Steve Lies
Bill Paugh
David Perry (Trustees Chair)
Judson Pope
Wilson Raynor (SPRC Chair)
Gene Riddle
Jodie Woolard (Treasurer)

Church Council Meetings 2024
2024-04-15 18:30 - 19:30 | J. Paul Edwards Classroom – Saint Paul Methodist Church, 204 East Chestnut Street, Goldsboro, NC, 27534, United States
Our regularly scheduled Saint Paul Church Council Meetings for 2024 are bi-monthly on the third Monday of the month @ 6:30 PM in the J. Paul Edwards Classroom. The regular bi-monthly meetings will begin in February.
Our 2024 Meeting Dates include:

2/19
4/15
6/17
8/19
10/21
12/16

2024 Church Council Members

Ed Holt (Council Chairperson, Assistant Treasurer)
Sallie Batchelor (Serve)
John Best (At-Large: 2024)
Eric Bourgeois (At-Large: 2026)
Anna Bridgers (At-Large: 2024)
Jeremiah Daniels (At-Large: 2025)
Linda Gwatney (Lay Leader, LMAC)
Tommy Gwatney (LMAC)
Jeff Jackson (Finance)
Louise Jinnette (At-Large: 2026)
Bennett Johnson (Methodist Men)
Hadley Johnson (At-Large: 2025)
Kathy Lies (Worship)
Anne Paugh (Methodist Women)
Mary Clyde Peacock (Grow)
David Perry (Trustees)
Marlee Ray (At-Large: 2024)
Wilson Raynor (SPRC)
Nell Wiggins (At-Large: 2026)
Riley Wilkins (At-Large: 2025)
Jodie Woolard (Treasurer)

Board of Trustees Meetings 2024
2024-05-08 17:15 - 18:15 | Conference Room – Saint Paul Methodist Church, 204 East Chestnut Street, Goldsboro, NC, 27534, United States
Our regularly scheduled Saint Paul Board of Trustees Meetings for 2024 are every other month on the second Wednesday, beginning on January 10th @ 5:15 PM in the Saint Paul Conference Room.
Our 2024 Meeting Dates include:

1/10
3/20
5/8
7/10
9/11
11/13

Board of Trustees Members

David Perry (Chairperson)
McIver Barwick
Bobby Batchelor
John Bridgers
Will Faircloth
Walter Krentz
Josh Price
Mike Richter
Linda Gwatney (Lay Leader)

Thursday Night Bible Study
2024-09-12 19:00 - 20:00 | J. Paul Edwards Classroom – Saint Paul Methodist Church, 204 East Chestnut Street, Goldsboro, NC, 27534, United States
Everyone is invited to join Rev. Jim each week for his Thursday Night Bible Study beginning on September 12 at 7pm in the J. Paul Edwards Classroom. He will be teaching on the Journeys of Paul: How the West Was Won.

Ash Wednesday 2025
2025-03-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Saint Paul Methodist Church, 204 E Chestnut St, Goldsboro, NC, 27530, United States
We will have (2) worship services on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, both including Imposition of Ashes. We will gather at:

10am: in the Saint Paul Chapel located off of the Sanctuary
7pm: in the Saint Paul Sanctuary, nursery care will be available

Kid's Sunday School Worship Experience
2025-03-23 10:00 - 10:45 | Saint Paul Methodist Church, 204 E Chestnut St, Goldsboro, NC, 27530, United States
All Saint Paul kids (age 2-5th grade) are invited to gather for a monthly Sunday School Worship Experience. Our kids sing and grow together as they learn the stories of the Bible. We meet monthly on the 2nd floor of the Education Building at 10:00 am.
Spring Dates are:

March 23
April 27
May 18 (final Sunday School gathering for the Spring semester)

Family Worship Weekend
2025-03-29 15:00 - 19:00 | Saint Paul Methodist Church, 204 E Chestnut St, Goldsboro, NC, 27530, United States
Saint Paul 5th Sunday Family Worship Weekend | March 29 & 30 | SAVE THE DATES!! March 29 & 30 will be a 5th Sunday Family Worship Weekend. We invite everyone of all ages, young and old, to worship together throughout this special weekend with both contemporary and traditional worship music and fellowship. We will have a tent and stage setup in the Saint Paul parking lot, so bring your outdoor chairs and your family and friends for this weekend of worship. We encourage everyone to be intentionally invitational and bring new visitors to join us for this church-wide and community celebration.
On Saturday, March 29, the Children’s Committee has planned a Spring Carnival with free kid’s carnival games and prizes, sno cones, cotton candy, popcorn, and more. The carnival will be followed by a contemporary Christian concert, led by Bought By Blood, a Christian band from Charlotte, performing original and popular contemporary Christian cover songs. Food trucks will be setup during the concert and we will have a raffle door prize drawing for Saint Paul visitors.
On Sunday, March 30, we will have one combined Worship Service at 11am under the tent. Our Children’s Choir will provide special music during the service. We will have a church-wide lunch and a southern gospel quartet concert–featuring the Dove family with legendary McCray Dove and his sons, the Dove Brothers. Everyone is invited to bring a delicious side dish or dessert to share for the church-wide lunch.

Preparing Palm Crosses 2025
2025-04-11 09:30 - 10:30 | Saint Paul Methodist Church, 204 E Chestnut St, Goldsboro, NC, 27530, United States
We will gather on Friday, April 11 at 9:30 am in the fellowship hall to continue our tradition of making palm crosses in preparation for our Palm Sunday Worship Service. Everyone is invited to join us for this joyous time of coffee, fellowship, and service. No experience necessary!

Men's Masters Lunch
2025-04-12 12:00 - 16:00 | Saint Paul Methodist Church, 204 E Chestnut St, Goldsboro, NC, 27530, United States
All men are invited to join us for a fun lunch and fellowship on Saturday, April 12th at noon in the Saint Paul Methodist Church fellowship hall. We will have a putting contest and enjoy the 3rd round of the 2025 Masters Tournament. Bring your friends! Click Here to RSVP online or contact the Church at: communications@stpaulgoldsboro.org.

Palm Sunday Picnic
2025-04-13 12:00 - 13:30 | Saint Paul Methodist Church, 204 E Chestnut St, Goldsboro, NC, 27530, United States
Everyone is invited to join us for a Saint Paul Family Palm Sunday Picnic after the 11 am Worship Service on Palm Sunday, April 13. We will have lunch and an Easter Egg Hunt.

Rise Against Hunger 2025
2025-09-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Saint Paul Methodist Church, 204 E Chestnut St, Goldsboro, NC, 27530, United States

The Harvest Is Here: Women Answering God's Call
2025-10-18 09:30 - 11:30 | Saint Paul Methodist Church, 204 E Chestnut St, Goldsboro, NC, 27530, United States
The Harvest is Here: Women Answering God’s Call
Saturday, October 18 at 9:30 AM
Join women from across Wayne County for a powerful morning of worship and be inspired by Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright, granddaughter of Billy Graham and gifted Bible teacher and speaker. This women’s ministry event of encouragement will share the hope found in Christ and celebrate the impact Women are making through missions in our community. Presented together by the women’s ministries in the Goldsboro District of the NC Global Methodist Church. Located in the Saint Paul Methodist Church Sanctuary.
Save the Date! This event is free to attend; however, registration is required to secure a ticket. Click below to get your ticket.
Got questions about your tickets? Contact the Saint Paul Methodist Church Office at: (919) 734-2965.

Veterans Day Lunch
2025-11-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Saint Paul Methodist Church, 204 E Chestnut St, Goldsboro, NC, 27530, United States
Veterans Day “Thank You” Lunch – Hosted by the Saint Paul Youth
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | 12:00 Noon | Fellowship Hall
In honor of Veterans Day, our Saint Paul Youth invite all veterans and their spouses to a special “Thank You” Lunch on Tuesday, November 11 at 12 noon in the Fellowship Hall. The youth will be preparing a delicious meal and look forward to serving those who have so faithfully served our country. This is our way of showing gratitude and love to the men and women who have given so much through their military service. This is a free event, but please RSVP online at bit.ly/saintpaulyouthveteranslunch2025 or contact the Saint Paul Church Office so we can save you a seat!
