Week of Events
YAC Retreat
Registration for the YAC (Young Adult) Fall Retreat 2025 (September 19-21) is open! Please register by end of day September 2nd, so that we can have time to finalize housing details. The focus of our retreat will be Gospel Identity—growing confident in who you already are in Jesus and how to live out of your new identity. We'll stay together in a huge beach house (about 3 hours away) from Friday evening until midday Sunday. We'll gather several times for […]
Sunday, September 21, 2025
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September 21, 2025 -SMC Coffee Volunteers Needed
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September 21, 2025 -Sunday Morning Prayer
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September 21, 2025 -Session One SMCs
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September 21, 2025 -Worship
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September 21, 2025 -Souper Sunday Lunch
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September 21, 2025 -Youth Group
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September 21, 2025 -Mission/Vision Evening of Praise and Prayer
SMC Coffee Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed one (1) Sunday morning per quarter to oversee coffee prep and clean-up. This is a great way for community groups, couples, families, or roommates to serve the church. Contact Stephen Windham at sawindham@gmail.com or (919) 225-8104 to coordinate an upcoming Sunday in September, October, or November that works well for your schedule.
Sunday Morning Prayer
Join us for a short prayer before the service! Time: 9:15 a.m. through the school year; 10:15 a.m. in the summer. Location: The narthex behind the welcome desk. Contact:
Souper Sunday Lunch
All are welcome to join us for lunch each week after Sunday’s worship service for a great bowl of soup down in our kitchen! Bring your family, your friends, or just yourself and enjoy some time getting to know others in this community. Families planning to come usually contribute a soup or side to share, but feel free to just come and join even if you have nothing to bring! We’d love to see you there. Contact: Mark Whipple
Mission/Vision Evening of Praise and Prayer
Gather with us for worship and prayer, asking God to guide our hearts and show us His way forward as we work together to shape the mission and vision for CGS in the coming months. These Evenings of Praise and Prayer will happen on September 21, October 5, October 19, and November 2, from 6:30-7:30 p.m..
Monday, September 22, 2025
No events on this day.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
No events on this day.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
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September 24, 2025 -Wednesday Women’s Bible Study
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September 24, 2025 -Weekly Prayer Meeting
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September 24, 2025 -4th+5th Grade Crew
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September 24, 2025 -CGS Choir Rehearsals
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September 24, 2025 -Wednesday Evening Women’s Bible Study
Wednesday Women’s Bible Study
Women’s Wednesday Bible Study begins September 17 and runs through March 2026. We hope you will join us to study the book of Acts using Nancy Guthrie’s study guide entitled Saved: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Acts. No previous knowledge of the Bible is needed; we will be learning together each week. Registration for this study has now ended. However, if you are new to the area and want to discuss Bible study options, please reach out to […]
Weekly Prayer Meeting
Join Chris Garrett on Wednesdays (in-person or Zoom) to pray together for our church, our community and our world. Location: CGS Conference Room or via Zoom.Time: Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Contact: Email Chris Garrett for the Zoom link or more information.
4th+5th Grade Crew
4th+5th Crew meets Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00 p.m. for fun games, time in God's word, and sweet fellowship together! We'll be working through the Gospel of John this year, and would love your kids to join in. Questions? Contact Caroline Garrett.
CGS Choir Rehearsals
Choir rehearsals begin again on Wednesday September 10 at 7:00 p.m. The choir meets every Wednesday from 7:00-8:00 p.m. In addition to singing periodically during Sunday morning worship services, the choir will be preparing for our combined Christmas service How Great Our Joy! This service combines the singing of all of our choirs (children and youth as well as adult) and will be Sunday evening December 14. No auditions required! If you love to sing, get in touch with us! E-mail Greg Wheatley.
Wednesday Evening Women’s Bible Study
Women’s Wednesday Bible Study begins September 17 and runs through March 2026. We hope you will join us to study the book of Acts using Nancy Guthrie’s study guide entitled Saved: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Acts. No previous knowledge of the Bible is needed; we will be learning together each week. Registration for this study has now ended. However, if you are new to the area and want to discuss Bible study options, please reach out to […]
Thursday, September 25, 2025
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September 25, 2025 -High School Boys Bible Study
High School Boys Bible Study
Join Spencer for biscuits and time in the Word this summer! Time: Thursdays from 6:45-7:45 a.m. Location: Bojangles at 4600 Garrett Rd. Contact: Spencer Johnson
Friday, September 26, 2025
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September 26, 2025 -Men’s Friday Morning Bible Study
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September 26, 2025 -Preschool Story Time
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September 26, 2025 -Fourth Fridays Worship Jam Session
Men’s Friday Morning Bible Study
Men of CGS, If we want to be more of who God wants us to be, we need each other. Experience intergenerational relationship and encouragement as we learn and apply God’s Word to our lives together. Come join us at 7:00am in the church Commons for coffee and Bible study with a group of men. We use the ESV “Knowing the Bible Series” study by Dane Ortlund.
Preschool Story Time
Bring your preschool littles to read a story celebrating God’s love with Miss RiLee and friends! Time: Fridays at 10 a.m.Location: CGS Kids Resource RoomContact: RiLee Reader Sign-up
Fourth Fridays Worship Jam Session
Calling our CGS Music Team and all those who are interested in learning more! Join us for an evening of worship together as we hold Fourth Friday Jam Sessions. You don't need to be interested in BEING on the worship team, but please come if you'd enjoy worshipping with the team and trying out something new! Bring your own instrument and a device you can access the internet on to share lead sheets easily together. Questions? Contact Matt McClure.
Saturday, September 27, 2025
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September 27, 2025 -Garden Work Day
Garden Work Day
Our community garden is beginning to flourish and needs steady tending. Join us for workdays through October (unless otherwise noted) to bless our church and community! September 27, 8:30-11:30 a.m.: Fall planting! Come plant the second wave of foundational and flowering plants in the Picnic Place / flower garden between the office and nursery entrance. October 18, 8:30-11:30 a.m.: Churn the Berm! Come help till the berm to prepare the soil for wildflower seeds. We will also be building a compost […]