November 2018 through December 2019
(Hosted by GSM or GSM Churches)
In NOVEMBER 2018:
  • Food Pantry and Clothes Closet will be open on November 17. Please note that this is the THIRD Saturday in November!
  • Oak Ridge UMC will host the Food Pantry and Clothes Closet.
  • Stokesdale UMC will host a Thanksgiving Worship Service on Sunday, November 18 at 3:00 in the afternoon. 
  • The GSM Board Meeting will be held Tuesday, November 13 at Mt. Zion UMC at 7:00 pm. 
  • Details regarding the GSM Angel Tree (located at the Stokesdale Fire Department) will be provided as soon as they become available. 
In DECEMBER 2018:
  • Food Pantry and Clothes Closet will be open on December 22.   Please note that this is the FOURTH Saturday in December!
  • Stokesdale Christian Church will host the Food Pantry and Clothes Closet.
  • Angels were placed on the Angel Tree at the Stokesdale Fire Station on November 16.  The unwrapped presents should be returned to the Fire Station by December 15, 2018. 
  • The Town Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held Saturday, December 1, at 6:30 pm.  The event will be held at the Stokesdale Town Hall.
  • The Stokesdale Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 8, starting at 2:00 pm.
In January 2019:
  • Food Pantry and Clothes Closet will be open on January 26, the 4th Saturday of the month.
  • Bethel UMC will host the Food Pantry and Clothes Closet.
  • The GSM Board meeting will be hosted by Bethel UMC at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, January 8.
In February 2019:
  • Food Pantry and Clothes Closet will be open on February 23, the 4th Saturday of the month.
  • Flat Rock UMC will host the Food Pantry and Clothes Closet.
In March 2019:
  • Food Pantry and Clothes Closet will be open on March 30, the 5th Saturday of the month.
  • Oak Ridge UMC will host the March Food Pantry and Clothes Closet.
  • The GSM Board meeting will be hosted by Flat Rock UMC at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, March 12.
  • The GSM churches will hold a combined Ash Wednesday Worship Service on Wednesday, March 6, at Stokesdale UMC.  Details will be forthcoming.
In APRIL 2019:
  • Food Pantry and Clothes Closet will be open on April 27, the 4th Saturday of the month.
  • Stokesdale Christian Church will host the Food Pantry and Clothes Closet.
  • Easter Sunrise Worship Service - Sunday, April 21.  Oak Springs Baptist Church will host this joyous event.
  • Saturday, April 13 is the date for the Annual Clean-up at Camp Carefree.  Times:  9 am until 3 pm.  Details forthcoming!
  • Maundy Thursday Worship Service, April 18.  Hosted by Stokesdale Christian Church.  Details forthcoming!
  • Good Friday Tennebrae service will be at 7:00 pm at Flat Rock UMC, Friday, April 19.
  • Good Friday Cross Walk - Friday, April 19.  The Cross Walk will start at 11:30 am at Stokesdale UMC and will conclude at Stokesdale UMC.  Light refreshments will be provided after the walk.  Golf carts will be available to transport individuals who are unable to walk in the event.  Please see the "Announcements" web page for more information.
In MAY 2019:
  • Food Pantry and Clothes Closet will be open on May 25, the 4th Saturday of the month.
  • Stokesdale UMC will host the Food Pantry and Clothes Closet.
  • The GSM Board meeting will be hosted by Mt. Zion UMC at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, May 14.
  • The National Day of Prayer will be celebrated on Thursday, May 2, at 7:00 pm at the Stokesdale Fire Station.
  • Stokesdale Christian Church will host their 3rd Annual Custom Carz Show on Saturday, May 4, from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm, rain or shine!  See the church's web site for more information.  http://stokesdalechristianchurch.com/carshow.html
In JUNE 2019:
  • Food Pantry and Clothes Closet will be open on June 29, the 5th Saturday of the month.
  • Bethel UMC Youth will host the Food Pantry and Clothes Closet.
  • Vacation Bible School Schedules for June:  Details forthcoming!
In JULY 2019:
  • Food Pantry and Clothes Closet will be open on July 27, the 4th Saturday of the month.
  • Gideon Grove UMC will host the Food Pantry and Clothes Closet.
  • The GSM Board meeting will be hosted by Gideon Grove UMC at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, July 9.
  • Vacation Bible School Schedules for July:  Details forthcoming!
In August 2019:
  • Food Pantry and Clothes Closet will be open on August 31, the 5th Saturday of the month.
  • Mt. Zion UMC will host the Food Pantry and Clothes Closet.
  • Vacation Bible School Schedules for August:  Details forthcoming!
  • The dates for and other information regarding the August GSM School Supply Drive will be announced will be forthcoming. 
In SEPTEMBER 2019:
  • Food Pantry and Clothes Closet will be open on September 28, the 4th Saturday of the month.
  • Stokesdale UMC will host the Food Pantry and Clothes Closet.
  • The GSM Board meeting will be hosted by Stokesdale UMC at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, September 10.
  • Walk for Hunger - Sunday, September 8 at Bethel UMC from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Details forthcoming!
In OCTOBER 2019:
  • Food Pantry and Clothes Closet will be open on October 26, the 4th Saturday of the month.
  • Flat Rock UMC will host the Food Pantry and Clothes Closet.
  • The Annual GSM Fish Fry will be held at Stokesdale Christian Church in October.  More information will be forthcoming.
In NOVEMBER 2019:
  • Food Pantry and Clothes Closet will be open on November 23. Please note that this is the FOURTH Saturday in November!
  • Oak Ridge UMC will host the Food Pantry and Clothes Closet.
  • Information regarding the Thanksgiving Worship Service on Sunday, November 17 will be forthcoming. 
  • The GSM Board Meeting will be held Tuesday, November 12 at Stokesdale Christian Church at 7:00 pm. 
  • Details regarding the GSM Angel Tree (located at the Stokesdale Fire Department) will be provided as soon as they become available. 
In DECEMBER 2019:
  • Food Pantry and Clothes Closet will be open on December 21.   Please note that this is the THIRD Saturday in December!
  • Stokesdale UMC will host the Food Pantry and Clothes Closet.
  • The Town Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held Saturday, December 7, at 6:00 pm.  The event will be held at the Stokesdale Town Hall.
  • The Stokesdale Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 14, starting at 2:00 pm.