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Oriental United Methodist Church celebrates 125 years of service to the community on July 31 with the OUMC Homecoming.

OUMC formed in Oriental in 1887. The church has a rich history, moving from a wooden schoolhouse, to a wooden church, and eventually to the brick building now at the corner of Freemason St and 3rd Avenue.

Many past pastors will be in attendance at the July 31 Homecoming, including Rev. H. Gray Southern (1983-86), Rev. Stan Brown (1996-2004), Rev. Charles Moseley (2012-2017), and Rev. Jimmy Weaver (2017-2019) – along with present pastor Rev. Dr. Anne Sims.

Anyone who has been associated with the church as well as its PEACE Preschool is invited to come and join the celebration on Sunday, July 31.
• 8:30a music service at Lou Mac Park, featuring Ken Belangia, Jimmy Weaver and others.
• explore the Community Labyrinth after the service
• 10:30a Homecoming Service in the Sanctuary, featuring the Rev. H. Gray Southern.
• Lunch – enjoy a traditional pulled pork lunch accompanied by plenty of homemade side dishes and desserts.

Food will be served outdoors, with seating available both outdoors and in the Fellowship Hall. To register to attend the 125th Anniversary Homecoming, please call the church office at 252-249-0213 or email orientalumc@orientalumc.org.