We are introducing a grief care ministry this fall that will become a regular program in the spring. This fall’s events include a Night of Remembrance: Songs & Saints, November 1, 6:00 PM where you’re asked to bring a dish, a song request, and a memory to share as we reflect on those we’ve loved and lost. If you’re interested or have any questions about being part of this ministry or helping with it, contact Dorthea Caldwell at griefcare@cornerstonecary.org.
Now more than ever, our neighbors need food support. Please help us fill the little red wagon! Cornerstone regularly drops off food & toiletries at Neighbor Up, the new merger of Dorcas & Western Wake Crisis ministry. Please leave your donations in the red wagon near the narthex door. Items often requested include: boxed pasta, laundry detergent, 2lb. bag of flour, Syrup, condiments, shelf-stable milk (non-perishable), peanut butter and jelly, hot cereal (oatmeal, grits, etc.), pancake mix, cereal, brown rice (1lb bags), dry beans (1lb bags), canned pasta, crackers, snacks (granola bars, nuts, dried fruit, snack-size chips, cereal bars, lance crackers), Instant potatoes and stuffing, cooking oil, dish soap, baby wipes
To view the zoom bulletin for this Sunday, please click here.
Each week, Cornerstone sends out our weekly announcements. We would love to add your email to our list. If you would like to be included, please send a note to Tricia@cornerstonecary.org
Please know that as a policy, Cornerstone will NEVER email or text for urgent funds or gifts (including gift cards).
If you receive any suspicious e-mails, calls, or texts from Cornerstone staff, leadership, or volunteers – please report it as junk, block the sender, and contact the church office at 919-303-9200.
Join the guys Thursday mornings at 7:30a.m. via zoom for Men’s Bible Study. We’ll meet for an hour of Bible study, fellowship, and prayer. Whether you have been studying the Bible for years or you have never been to a Bible study, this one is for you. To join the meeting, click this link:https://zoom.us/j/675408802?pwd=V09uR3ZQUzhQRVhRSVBaVTdETVAvUT09
Meeting ID: 675 408 802 Password: 747947
No matter who you are, there may have come a time when you stopped going to church. Perhaps you lost your faith, or maybe you were one of many teenagers who struggled to get up on Sunday morning. Remember that a church’s doors are always open, and when you feel it’s time to return, we look forward to you joining us.
The idea of returning to church after several years can seem daunting. You may feel embarrassed or unsure of yourself. This is all completely normal, which is why we’ve come up with these tips to make it easier for you to return to church:
Perhaps the most important thing to remember when returning to church is to find a congregation that you feel comfortable in. Just because you went to a particular church when you were a child doesn’t mean that you have to go to that same church as an adult. Look at some websites and ask yourself what you hope to find. Are you looking for something more formal or informal? Do you want to have a large church where you can blend in, or would you prefer a smaller church with a close community? Asking yourself these questions will help you narrow down on your choices.
Go to a church service with a friend or family member. It will make you feel more comfortable. Attending a new church all alone after many years is a challenging experience. Having a friend by your side will put you more at ease.
Even if you are returning to the same church that you went to as a child, it’s best not to go in blind. Churches change over the years, and you may not know what’s custom and what’s not. If you’re going with a friend who is already a member of the congregation, ask them a few days in advance what you should wear. Then, take a look at their website to get a better feel for what the congregation and services are like.
Start slow and do only what you feel comfortable doing. If that means only going to church once a month, then only go once a month. Your church will always be there for you, and as you get more comfortable, you’ll be encouraged to participate more.
Returning to church after time away can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. At Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, we welcome everybody who has been away from the church, no matter how long. To learn more about us, give us a call at 919-303-9200 or contact us on our website today.