Prayer Garden Renovations - August 23rd 8am-Noon
All helping hands are invited to begin the process of making improvements to the prayer garden. We will be removing some landscape plants and slate stone in preparation for installation of a surface drain and replacing broken slate at a later date.
Dorcas Christmas In July - Week Three
For week three of Dorcas Ministries’ Christmas In July collection, we are asking for you to bring in new, sealed toiletries and baby needs. You can bring these items to Genesis UMC on Sunday, July 20th.
Dorcas Christmas In July - Week Two
For our second week of the Christmas In July food drive for Dorcas Ministries, we are collecting items for baking. Please bring in cooking oil (vegetable, canola, or coconut), Sugar, Flour, Pancake Mix, Syrup, and other baking items.
Dorcas Christmas In July - Week One
Our missions partner, Dorcas Ministries, is collecting food items all throughout the month of July to help provide for the food insecure families of Cary. Please join us in this important work.
July 2025 Prayer Calendar
We invite you dedicate time everyday to the specific prayer needs of our community.
July 6th - One Service at 10am
On Sunday, July 6th, we will have one combined worship service at 10am followed by opportunities for you to participate in mission projects immediately following worship.
Man2Man New Study: Men on Fire
Man2Man, Genesis’ Men’s Ministry, will be spending the summer studying Stephen Mansfield’s book, Men on Fire. They meet at 6:30pm on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month in Room 23/24 (The large meeting room) downstairs.
Sub30 Young Adults Ministry
All Summer long, our Sub30 Young Adults Ministry will be meeting at 6:30pm on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month.
6:30PM June 9th - Bond Park Boat House
6:30PM June 23rd - Buffalo Lanes Cary
6:30PM July 14 - Hiking (Location TBD)
6:30PM July 28 - Partee Shack North Raleigh
6:30PM August 11 - Koinonia Space at Genesis UMC
40 For 40 Challenge
Every year, during the forty days of the Lenten season, we encourage everyone to join us in donating 40 canned food items to the Dorcas Food Pantry (NO GLASS PLEASE). The Dorcas Food Pantry provides shelf-stable food for the food insecure of our community. You can deliver your items directly to Dorcas Food Pantry or simply bring them with you to church on Sundays.
You can find out more about our incredible partners, Dorcas Food Pantry, here.
Wednesday Compline at 6pm
This Lenten season, we are opening up our doors on Wednesday nights for a time of weekly peace and contemplation. Join us each and every Wednesday at 6pm.
Ash Wednesday Worship Service
All are invited to join us on Wednesday, March 5th at 7pm for a meaningful Ash Wednesday Worship service.
Sift continues Tuesday Night Study
Sisters In Faith Together, our Tuesday night women’s Bible study, continues through the study of Amberly Neese’s Common Ground. All ladies are invited to join on Tuesdays from 6-7:30pm.
New Lift Series Starts On March 4th
Ladies In Faith Together will begin their new Bible Study on Tuesday, March 4th at 10am. They will be studying Laurie Short’s Romans 8: The Greatest Chapter In The Bible.
Kindness Campaign
As we kick off our worship series, Do Unto Others, we are challenging every church member to participate in the 30 day kindness campaign. We challenge you to complete at least one act of kindness each day for the next 30 days. We’ve gotten you started with our list of small ways you can positively impact those around you. Feel free to be creative and come up with your own acts of kindness!
-List 30 people and pray for one each day.
-Take a walk in your neighborhood and pray for each house.
-Leave the largest tip you can afford to a server.
-Write a letter to someone who has made a difference in your life.
-Send an encouraging text to five people.
-Write cards for a local hospital.
-Host a clean-up party in a nearby park or public area.
-Send a “Thank You” card to a local police or fire station.
-Pay for the person behind you at a drive-thru.
-Reconnect with someone you haven’t seen in a while.
-Give a parents night out to a local family by offering to babysit.
-Donate new socks and underwear to a local shelter.
-Write a positive review for a local business.
-Compliment five people.
-Surprise someone with flowers.
-Participate in a blood drive.
-Pray for local government leaders and write a note thanking them for their service.
Spread kindness, and let us know how you did it.
LIFT at night interest
LIFT AT NIGHT - LIFT (Ladies in Faith Together) are looking for women who may want to attend an evening Bible study. These studies could parallel the LIFT Tuesday morning studies and could be held at the church or someone's home. If you are interested, please add your name to the list in the church lobby. For more information, please respond to Genesis UMC weekly email or contact Linda Binkley or Becci Monge.
LIFT January Study
LIFT (Ladies in Faith Together) will do a four-week study, "Common Ground - Loving others despite our differences", by Amberly Neese, on Tuesdays at 10 AM from 1/21/25 - 2/11/24. A sign up sheet is in the church lobby.
Kingswood Christmas Toy Store
Our annual Christmas Toy Store for families in need at Kingswood Elementary is right around the corner. We need toys donated and shop helpers. You can sign up for both at the links below.