Greater Lexington Minister's Association Statement Concerning Statue in Lexington, NC Square

 August 12, 2020

To the Mayor Newell Clark, Members of City Council, and City Manager, Terra Greene:

The Greater Lexington Area Ministerial Association (GLAMA) voted unanimously on August 12, 2020 to support the Mayor and City Council of Lexington, NC in their efforts to relocate the Confederate Statue.  

The Confederate Statue has become a symbol of division and controversy in our community.  In the interest of reconciliation and unity, we believe it should be moved to a more appropriate historical setting.  

Respectfully, 

Rev. Dr. Arnetta Beverly, Pastor of St. Stephen UMC, President GLAMA

Rev. Brian Alexander, Pastor of Center Hill Baptist Church

Rev. Elizabeth Horton, Pastor of First Reformed United Church of Christ

Rev. Dr. Ray Howell, Pastor of First Baptist Church, 3nd Ave.  

Rev. Dave Kelly, Pastor of Shiloh UMC

Rev. Matt Miller, Pastor of First Lutheran Church

Rev. Eddie Scott, Pastor of Life in the Word Church

Rev. Cheryl Skinner, Co-Pastor of First United Methodist Church

Rev. Allen Suber, Pastor of Friendship Baptist Church

Rev. Kirk Tutterow, Co-Pastor of First United Methodist Church

Rev. Dr. Lee Zehmer, Former Pastor of First Presbyterian Church

2020 Lenten Service Schedule

2020 Lenten Services

Each year the Greater Lexington Area Minister's Association sponsors a Lenten worship service during the 6 weeks of Lent. This year the services will be held at First United Methodist Church on Wednesdays at 12 noon. Following the 30 minute service, there will be a simple meal offered for a $5 donation.

February 26, 2019 -  Ash Wednesday
Lutheran Churches lead the service

March 4, 2020
UCC Churches Lead Service

March 11, 2020
Methodist Churches Lead Service

March 18, 2019
Presbyterian Churches Lead Service

March 25, 2020
Clergy from the Lexington Community Minister's Conference

April 1, 2020
Baptist Churches Lead Service

April 5, 2020
Palm Sunday Parade to Court Square for 12:30 p.m. service

Community Offerings by Churches

Community Forum on Race. Davidson County Community College. November 2, 2019. 9 a.m. -12 p.m.

"Why It's More Than Just Saying No; How the Brain Responds to Opiods" with the Rev. Dr. Barry Steiner Ball - Shiloh United Methodist Church. 943 N. NC Highway 150, Lexington. - November 6, 2019 - 6:30 p.m.  - 8 p.m.

World AIDS Day Service - First Reformed UCC Fellowship Hall. December 1, 2019. 3 p.m.

Lexington Civic Center to host Christmas Programs in December

The handbell group "The Raleigh Ringers" will present a Christmas program on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $15 a person but group rates are available.

The Greensboro Opera Company will be presenting “Amahl and the Night Visitors” on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 a person but group rates are available.

Please contact Suzie Zimmerman, Executive Director of the Civic Center at 336-249-7875 for more information.

GLAMA sets Meeting Schedule for 2019-2020

The Greater Lexington Area Minister's Association set its 2019-2020 Meeting schedule follows:

September 11 - First Presbyterian Church

October 9- Center Hill Baptist Church

November 13 - First Baptist Church, W. 3rd Ave.

December 11 - Grace Episcopal Church

January 8, 2020 - First Lutheran Church

February 12, 2020 - 1st United Methodist Church

March 11, 2020 - Hoscpice of Davidson County

April 8, 2020 - TBA

May 13, 2020 - 1st Reformed UCC

All pastors from any church in the Lexington / Davidson County area are invited to participate in our association. 

BBQ Chicken Dinner - Center Hill Baptist Church

Center Hill Baptist announces a BBQ Chicken Dinner fundraiser to be held Saturday, March 23rd at Center Hill Baptist Church - 3759 NC Hwy 8, Lexington, NC 27292
Cost is $8 and begins at 11 a.m.
It includes 1/2 BBQ Chicken, Baked Beans, Slaw, Roll, & Dessert.

2019 Lenten Services

Each year the Greater Lexington Area Minister's Association sponsors a Lenten worship service during the 6 weeks of Lent. This year the services will be held at First United Methodist Church on Wednesdays at 12 noon. Following the 30 minute service, there will be a simple meal offered for a $5 donation.

March 6, 2019 -  Ash Wednesday
Lutheran Churches lead the service

March 13, 2019
Baptist Churches and Hospice Chaplains lead service

March 20, 2019
Grace Episcopal

March 27, 2019
Methodist Churches Lead Service

April 3, 2019
United Church of Christ Churches Lead Service

April 10, 2019
Clergy from the Lexington Community Minister's Conference

April 14, 2019
Palm Sunday Parade to Court Square for 12:15 p.m. service