Shall We Gather at the River? 
Methodism On the Roanoke

Methodism in Warren County NC began in 1772 with circuit riders preaching in farm yards, fields and forests along the Roanoke River.

On Saturday, May 23, 10:30 AM, we will highlight that heritage with a dinner on the grounds in the Apple Yard (1010 Hinton Mill Road, Boydton, VA 23917, Smith Creek on Lake Gaston [Map/Directions]) where Bobby and Janie Coley’s restored 1800’s farm house stands. 

Stringed instruments with gospel singing and heritage stories are scheduled for 11:00 AM. Dinner will be served at 12:00 noon. Ann Ross will be preparing stew, Harry Jr. and Howard Stegall will barbeque chicken and Brian McHenry will barbeque pork for a 'pig pickin.' You are invited to bring side dishes and deserts.

A mounted Circuit Rider accompanied by a trail ride of youth led by Amy Barber will arrive followed by preaching at 1:00 PM  Please invite friends and neighbors.

Click here to see photos from 2008's heritage celebration.

The Jerusalem/Warren Plains Charge of the Rocky Mount District NCC are hosting this gathering. Jerusalem UMC, one mile south of the Roanoke (now Lake Gaston) was established in 1773 by the Irish street preacher and colonial circuit rider, Robert Williams. [Read more about our history]

The Historical Society will make this event their spring meeting. The NCC Commission on Archives and History will hold its Spring meeting at Jerusalem UMC, 850 Paschall Station Rd. Warrenton, NC 27589 [Map] at 3:00 PM.